mise en-scène in 400 blows

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Mise-en-scène

“Staging or putting on an action or scene.”Overall look and feel of a movie.

Mise-en-scène

Mise-en-scène

setting

hairstyle makeupcostumes

props

decor

lighting

acting

Mise-en-scène1. Setting2. The human figure3. Lighting4. Composition

Mise-en-scèneHow does mise-en-scene function in the film? How does it advance the narrative or create a pattern of motifs?

SettingHow does setting relate to the action? How does setting relate to other settings in the film? How does setting relate to similar settings in other films?

School of Rock 1: The manSchool of Rock 2: Telling off Schneebly

SettingWhat settings are prominent? What are they like?

Same film, different setting

Same film, different setting

The human figure

• Casting• Acting Style• Performance• Figure Placement

(Blocking)• Costumes• Props• Makeup

The human figureActing style? Costumes?

LightingHow does lighting illuminate action, establish mood, and develop themes?• Quality• Placement• Contrast

Lighting

CompositionThe visual arrangement of the objects, actors, and space within the frame.How does composition present the action, develop themes, and create visual effects?

Composition

Composition

The Royal Tenenbaums

Composition

Composition

The House of Mirth