MiseenScene Definition of miseenscene French term n Means

Definition of mise-en-scene French term n Means “putting into the scene” n From theatre

Elements of mise-en-scene Setting n props n lighting n costumes n cast n space

Function of mise-en-scene n Analyze function of mise-en-scene in the total film. ¨ How

Lighting Manipulation of how light can be seen. n Assist with composition n Direct

Three Point Lighting n In typical lighting setups, lighting instruments have four functions: ¨

Establish Mood n High-Key Lighting ¨ Abundance of light ¨ Slow falloff ¨ Light

Establish Mood n Low-Key Lighting ¨ Less light ¨ Fast falloff, highly selective ¨

Photographic Aspects n Perspective Relationships: ¨ Focal Length: n Short-focal-length (wide angle) lens n

The Mobile Frame n Camera Movement ¨ Pan ¨ Tilt ¨ Tracking shot Truck

How is mobile framing used? 1. To change the spatial relationship. n n 2.

How is mobile framing used? 3. To create a pattern Forward, penetrating movement (Psycho;

Special Effects Glass Shot n Superimposition n Composite Shot n ¨ Projection Rear Projection

Before…. From the film Antitrust. Effect created by Matte World. Location photography took place

… and after. The entrance to the elaborate home is established in a panning

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Mise-en-Scene

Definition of mise-en-scene French term n Means “putting into the scene” n From theatre direction n Includes aspects that overlap with theatre n

Elements of mise-en-scene Setting n props n lighting n costumes n cast n space n

Function of mise-en-scene n Analyze function of mise-en-scene in the total film. ¨ How is it motivated? ¨ How does it vary or develop? ¨ How does it relate to other techniques?

Lighting Manipulation of how light can be seen. n Assist with composition n Direct the viewer’s eye n Establish a tactile sense that is missing in 2 -dimensional form. n

Three Point Lighting n In typical lighting setups, lighting instruments have four functions: ¨ KEY LIGHT ¨ FILL LIGHT ¨ BACKGROUND LIGHT

Establish Mood n High-Key Lighting ¨ Abundance of light ¨ Slow falloff ¨ Light background n Examples ¨ news rooms ¨ situation comedies ¨ “Upbeat”

Establish Mood n Low-Key Lighting ¨ Less light ¨ Fast falloff, highly selective ¨ Background predominantly dark. ¨ “downbeat”

Background Light

Cinematography

Photographic Aspects n Perspective Relationships: ¨ Focal Length: n Short-focal-length (wide angle) lens n Long-focal-length: telephoto n Middle-focal-length: normal ¨ Zoom lens – variable focal length lens.

The Mobile Frame n Camera Movement ¨ Pan ¨ Tilt ¨ Tracking shot Truck n Dolly n ¨ Motion Control techniques ¨ Hand-held camera

How is mobile framing used? 1. To change the spatial relationship. n n 2. Reveal fresh onscreen areas. Put current areas offscreen Reframe Following shot To reveal a time relationship n n n Rate of tracking following Velocity of frame mobility Rhythm of the framing.

How is mobile framing used? 3. To create a pattern Forward, penetrating movement (Psycho; Citizen Kane) n Circular movement n Nervous, shaky movement (Breathless) n

Special Effects Glass Shot n Superimposition n Composite Shot n ¨ Projection Rear Projection n Front Projection n ¨ Matte Shots

Before…. From the film Antitrust. Effect created by Matte World. Location photography took place on a scenic island in British Columbia. A green screen was placed where the actors will cross in front of the house.

… and after. The entrance to the elaborate home is established in a panning shot