mise on scene Flashcards
an icon
a sign that denotes its object by virtue of a quality which is shared by them
an index
denotes its object by virtue of an actual connection
symbol
sign that denotes its objects solely by virtue of the fact it will be interpreted to do so
mise en scene
what is put into a scene or frame
communicates essential information to the audience
encompasses both the staging of the action and the way its photographed
diegesis
film world
purpose of mise on scene
- tell story
- evoke an atmosphere
-give the audience information
-provoke an audience responce
-highlight key themes
theme
what the film is actually about (not the story)
setting
where the location is
important part of film making
sense of when it was set
aspects of settings
can manipulate an audience bu building certain expectations and then taking a different term
costume
certain costumes can signify individuals, creates an assumption for the character