Chapter 4: The Shot: Mise-en-Scene
This chapter delves in to the notion of 'mise-en-scene' in films. Translated from French, it means 'putting into the scene,' and derives from the early days of play direction for the stage. It encompasses aspects of staging like setting, lighting, costume and character behavior. It is usually the impression left with the viewer when they recall watching a film. Mise-en-scene can be used to create an impression of realism, for comic exaggeration, to add terror or suspense, as well as for a whole other host of functions. the director sets the mise-en-scene for the entire production, as I would be required to do for my own personal animated piece.
Setting is both the container for on-screen events, but also can play into the narrative itself. I want my setting to be in modern times and to give an impression of realism. I want to depict an everyday, instantly relateable and recognizable scene to the viewer. props are included in the setting, and I need to decide what props my character will interact with. I am thinking that I want it to open a set of curtains, and to look in a mirror. All the props I place in the scene need to match the scene location in style and form.
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