Mise En Scene & Camera

By Jay & Jamie

Mise En Scene & Camera

• Mise en Scene is a French word which basically means ‘composing the scene.’

• It means how everything is positioned and designed in your set.

• Has been used in the English language for theatres and films since 1833.

• It can be remembered by using ‘CLAMPS’

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• COSTUMES:A costume can reflect a character’s status.For example, the colour black or red may

represent a villain, or tattered clothes may mean they are poor.

Mise En Scene & Camera

• LIGHTING: The lighting in a scene can effect the

atmosphere. A light blue filter, for example, can indicate innocence and calmness.

Mise En Scene & Camera

• ACTING: The main factors that come under acting are

facial expression, body language and speech. The image below shows dominance and a serious attitude.

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• MAKE UP & HAIR:The way characters present themselves can give

an indication of their role or importance. For example, a well-dressed, ‘beautiful’ character often serves a major role.

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• PROPS:‘Props’ or ‘property’ can change how we see a

character, they can also have various levels of symbolism. The gun in the image gives the character a feeling of authority.

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• SETTING:The environment the play is set in can have a

major impact on the meaning of the scenes. A dark setting can forebode a bad event.

Aspect Ratio• The aspect ratio defines the proportion of

height to width in an image. A tall still shows significance and strength, and a wider shot may enhance environmental awareness.

Thanks for reading and thanks for listening!