section 3- unit 1- Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene

If a writer uses the word 'rose,' the reader is free to imagine any of the millions of roses their are in the world but if a film shows us a rose, all viewers will see the same rose.

This refers to all the things that are 'put in the scene', as well as the way that we are shown them.

or, put more technically, it means the arrangement of visual weights and movement within a given space.

Framing- refers to the relationship of the objects in the shot to the frame

Tight Framing- usually for close shots. The composition is so carefully balanced and harmonised that the people photographed have little or no freedom of movement.

Loose Framing- usually in long shots. The composition is looser and freer within the confines of the frame so that the people photographed have considerable freedom of movement.

The Rule of Thirds- The point where the vertical and horizontal lines cross are aesthetically pleasing spots to place subjects or to have perspective lines coverage.

Cinematic Mise-en-scene encompasses both the staging of the action and the way its photographed: set design, costume, props, composition, lighting, camera placement and movement, placement of the actors and what they say and do.

• This is a close up used to show how threatening and powerful James Bond is with the gun in his hand.
• The lighting around Daniel Craig is dark and is used to show that he is the focus of the scene and to draw attention towards the actor.
• The light is coming from the left to highlight his presence .
• He is in focus but the gun isn't. This shows the distance between the actor and the object.
• The gun is out of focus because we are supposed to be focusing on the composure in his face rather than the actions he's taking.
• The shot shows him as an empowering figure that's in control. We can see this through the calmness on his face.

Lighting

• Three-point lighting- The Three Point Lighting Technique is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery.
• Back light- Illumination from behind.
• Key light- The main source of light in a photograph or film.
• Fill Light- Supplementary light used in photography or filming that does not change the character of the main light and is used chiefly to lighten shadows.