mise en scene Flashcards
who is cindy sherman?
cindy sherman is an anermican artist who, early in her career, created 70 black and white photographs, starring herself, in which she recreated the style of classic Hollywood films. she posed wearing a range of costumes and hairstyles. this series and images are known as her ‘untitled film stills’.
what is a film still?
a photograph taken on or off the set of a movie when it is in production, it usually captures the actors and mise en scene.
who is gregory crewdson?
gregory crewdson is an american photographer best known for staging cinematic scenes of suburbia to create a dramatic effect. his dreamlike images often suggest a narrative and blur the boundaries between fiction and reality. he has a large production team to shoot his images as there is a lot of elaborate sets, lighting, and casting.
gregory crewdson often combines everyday imagery of the family dinner table, the kitchen, lounge room or bedroom with something mysterious or strange. he understands the tension and drama that can exist in familiar settings so he carefully poses the figures so that they are ‘in the moment’ but do not give away anything in the story
who is jill greenburg?
jill greenberg is a renowned photographer known for her versatile portfolio encompassing commercial and fine art photography. rising to populatiry in the early 2000s, her striking portraits and provocative series like “end times” blend emotive subjects with surrealism, addressing pressing societal issues like climate change.
what are the 4 main aspects of mise en scene?
- setting and props
- costume, makeup, hair, characters
- lighting and atmosphere
- point of view, perspective
how do setting and props create mise en scene?
setting and props can be used to manipulate the audience and control their expectations. props can provide clues to a character’s personality and values. they can also reveal the story’s historical and cultural setting
how do costume, makeup, hair and characters create mise en scene?
costume, makeup, hair and characters can be used to tell the audience about the character’s background, status, time they live in, job and their characteristics. the placement and movement also says a lot about a character’s personality
how do lighting and atmosphere create mise en scene?
low key lighting creates contrast between well-lit and shadowed areas. it is often used in thrillers and suspense films. high key lighting creates a bright, even ‘look’. it’s often used in comedies and light hearted scenes
how do point of view and perspective create mise en scene?
the choices of camerawork shape our understanding of who ‘sees’ the scene. a 1st pov encourages us to see the shot as subjective as though we’re seeing through the eyes of a character. a 2nd pov is when the character talks directly through the screen, as though addressing the audience. a 3rd pov is the most common. the camera is positioned neutrally, as though we’re seeing through the eyes of a detached observer
what are 3 methods and techniques that cindy sherman uses?
- creation of a character
- creation of a narrative/story
- convey’s an emotion, such as suspense, excitement or uncertainty
