Mise En Scene
'That which is placed within the scene'
Location and Setting - This is where the scene will be set and could be internally based or externally based. They should be considered carefully to create the right place to add to the meaning of the characters or story which is required in the scene.
Set Dressing & Props - This is how the setting is presented to the audience and how it relates to the scene.
Costume - The clothes chosen will reflect the characters personality and status. They may also reflect a time period such as Victorian Britain.
Makeup - The right makeup can convince the viewer of wounds, illness or glamour in appearance. Makeup enhances a character and how they come across on film. It helps enhance the lighting and creates an impression for the final convincing effects of the film.
Casting - The actor will have to have the right look for the film to bring the directors vision to life.
Body Language and Expression - The actors style and their responses add to the meaning of the film.
Frame Positioning - This can explain roles of characters within the scene such as dominance in a conversation or importance in a household.
Verisimilitude - How true to life the film is.
Special Effects
Special Effects are added after filming and are used to enhance the images and sounds for a scene, they may also emphasise certain moments to increase suspense or emotion. Most effects are computer generated or created using blue/green screen to superimpose images.
verisimilitude
