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