MiseEnScene To revise and develop our understanding of

What information is given about the type of film this image comes from?

Mise-En-Scene Placing on Stage The arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage

Low-Key Lighting Horror films tend to be filmed using low-key lighting to build a

High-Key Lighting Romantic films tend to be filmed using high-key lighting to build a

Lighting Which of these shots is filmed in high-key lighting and which is filmed

Props: • Pieces of art decorating the room, including statues, busts, paintings, and carpets.

Setting & Lighting: • The scene is taking place in a dark, windowless room,

Body language: • Elegant fighting style • Facial expression hidden behind a smiling mask

Analysing Mise-En-Scene Re-watch the scene with the men in the boat. In groups, take

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Mise-En-Scene To revise and develop our understanding of miseen-scene.

What information is given about the type of film this image comes from?

Mise-En-Scene Placing on Stage The arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film. The following factors help an audience understand what genre is: 1. Setting/Location 2. Characters • Hair/Make-up • Facial Expression/Body Language • Props 3. Colour • Lighting Together, these factors form part of mise-en-scene.

Low-Key Lighting Horror films tend to be filmed using low-key lighting to build a macabre, scary and mysterious atmosphere

High-Key Lighting Romantic films tend to be filmed using high-key lighting to build a happy, safe and calm atmosphere

Lighting Which of these shots is filmed in high-key lighting and which is filmed in low-key lighting? Shot A Shot B

Lighting Which of these shots is filmed in high-key lighting and which is filmed in low-key lighting? Shot A High-key lighting Shot B Low-key lighting Lighting does not always depend on the time of day the scene occurs but is about the mood and atmosphere the director wants to create. Shot A and B are filmed during daylight but create opposite moods.

Props Setting & Lighting Body Language

Props: • Pieces of art decorating the room, including statues, busts, paintings, and carpets. • The main character is holding a fencing sword, pointed at a figure in a knight armour. • The armoured figure is standing straight, ready to be attacked.

Setting & Lighting: • The scene is taking place in a dark, windowless room, possibly underground. • Low-key lighting, with limited sources of light.

Body language: • Elegant fighting style • Facial expression hidden behind a smiling mask

Analysing Mise-En-Scene Re-watch the scene with the men in the boat. In groups, take notes on the following using the questions to help you: 1. Story 2. Setting/Location 3. Characters • Hair/Make-up • Facial Expression/Body Language • Props 4. Colour • Lighting In the new groups, share your findings and fill in the table.