Mes En Sene

Question 1

What are the main components in mes en scene?

Answer 1

Lighting
Props
Makeup
Costume
Colour palette
Decor
Settings
Body language and movement

Question 2

How is setting important in mes en scene?

Answer 2

It establishes where it is set/ time period, offer info about the themes and evoke different kinds of responses/ emotions

Question 3

How does decor effect mes en scene?

Answer 3

Decor can add meaning to an event shown, it can mirror a character’s psychological state

Question 4

How do props effect mis en scene?

Answer 4

They are essential in generating meaning, giving info about genre, historical period or character (eg using an old telephone).

Question 5

How does lighting effect mes en scene?

Answer 5

Conveys the mood of the atmosphere of a scene, audience will naturally look for characters and objects that are brightly lit/ can be made nervous with shadows

Question 6

What are the three main types of light used?

Answer 6

Key light- the brightest light
Back light- used behind characters to make them rounded and less one dimensional
Fill light- softens harsh shadow w created by key or back light

Question 7

How does costume effect mes en scene?

Answer 7

Establishes time period, characters state of mind and status

Question 8

How does makeup effect mes en scene?

Answer 8

It is needed to show different ailments/ illnesses, it can also establish time period

Question 9

How does colour palettes effect mes en scene?

Answer 9

Can indicate a positive or negative atmosphere, it can also convey characters emotions

Question 10

How does body language and movement effect mes en scene?

Answer 10

The way a character moves or sits can tell us how they’re feeling

Question 11

What is blocking?

Answer 11

How characters move through a scene