Mise-en-scene in Thrillers

Mise en scene in Thrillers

 

Mise en scene is a French word, it means ‘having put into scene’

 

A term used to describe all the visual elements in a single frame/ shot

 

Visual elements:

Costume

Lighting

Actors

Make up

Setting

CGI (fantasy/ sci-fi genres or hybrids)

SFX  (special effects)

Movement/performance

Colours

Shadow

 

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• Why is Mise en scene important?
   
  Sets the atmosphere
  Distinguish the genre
  Create a sense of realism
  Read between the lines in terms of characters
   
  AUTEUR = ARTISTIC DIRECTOR E.G TIM BURTON
  TYPOGRAPHY = TEXT
   
  How does the director use Mise en scene in the opening titles and why?
   
  Snatch
   

The opening title denotes two characters who are in smart clothing, suites to be exact which represents their social class. This signifies the professionalism and provides some knowledge of the situation. The prop of the diamond represents a link with all the key characters in the film.         

 

         

 

Star persona for example Adam Sandler                               

 

 

  Original styles:

Sci-fi

Action

Drama

Mystery

Fantasy

Gangster

Horror

Espionage (spy)

Physiological

Crime

 

 

 

  

Denotation and Connotation

Denotation and Connotation

 

• They are media words and used when analysis certain media forms.(still or moving)

•  They are used to target specific audiences

Denote = denote, signified, denotation, shows, displays, illustrates, portrays etc.

 Connote = connotes, implies, connotation, represents, symbolises, indicates, insinuates etc.

 PDC

Media Analysis

The ultimate media paragraph

 

P … Point

 

D… Denotation

 

C…Connotation

 Point

 

State what textual analysis section I am analysising
• Sound?
• Mise en scene?
• Cinematography?
• Editing?

Example of a point: within the Mise en scene the women are represented to be inferior to men

 Denote

 

• What you see?
• Specific example from the extract
• You must use sound, Mise en scene, editing and cinematography terms
• Your example should be specifically from the extract
• Describe as though the examiner has never seen the extract

 

Examples

The cinematography denotes a close up of a woman eye.

 

Denoted in this extract is the use of red within the Mise en scene

 

Illustrated in the next clip is…

 The juxtaposition of the man and woman is portrayed within the editing.

 

Connotation

• What it means
• What’s the representation?
• What do you think the deeper meaning is/ what does the director want the audience to interpret?

Examples

 

• The connotation of this close up is…
• The colour red within the Mise en scene signifies…
• The cross - cutting represents…

 

PDC Example

The cover of this album is of a well-known indie pop artist.

Ed Sheeran is illustrated on the cover with one hand over his eye and the other one closed featured on an abstract chequered background. His facial expression appears to be relaxed. Located on the top left hand corner is his name in the typography of handwriting.

The connotation of this cover symbolises the peace and carefree emotions that should be compelled when in uncomfortable situations. The background uses a variety of colours to show the possible chaos surrounding the artist.

 

Represent

 

Representation is when you want to re-create an image

Every representation is different

People are different

Personal lives

Experiences

• Each representation is as unique as the person who creates it.

Mise en scene Anaylsis - Insidious