Researching into Mise- en- scene

'Mise-en-scene' is French for 'everything in the scene'.

Setting: They are not just 'backgrounds', settings play an essential part of film-making in order to provide a feel of the characters environment.

Sets can be built from scratch, (this could be a very expensive method) or they find the set that already exists (but this could take a long time).

  

Props: Items which serve a purpose for the character or significance in the story.

Costume: Costume, hair and make up demonstrate the characters personality, class and job instantly to the viewer.

Body language and facial expression: Facial expressions show how the character feels to the audience.

For example, if someone was crying, we'd presume something bad has happened, but if happy music was played, then the meaning will be different. Body language also shows an indication to the characters feelings, or it could show the state of the situation.

Blocking: Blocking is the layout of a group of people. This is a good indication of each characters position in the story; whether it's the hero (positioned at the front)or the suspicious villain (often positioned at the back or opposite side of the hero).

Casting: The actors who're best suited to play the role of their character.

Lighting: Lighting supports the atmosphere in which the character's in or shows how the characters feeling. For example, if there is bright light, then the atmosphere is positive and hopeful. But if the bright light came from a hospital environment, then this could mean the character's feeling shocked or bewildered.

Colour: There's often a reason for certain colours being used; whether its within the characters costume or the setting. Colour can provide an idea of the mood or a meaning. For example, red could proved a loving mood, but could also signal a warning, depending on the situation.