Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene refers to the arrangement of props, costume, lighting, actors and decoration in the scene. It derives from the french term meaning placement on stage and can refer to plays as well as film. In short, mise-en-scene is the way the frame is set up in terms of how items and lighting are arranged. Mise-en-scene can have dramatic effects on the genre, style and general looks of the scene.

In the image above, the mise en scene is all used to focus in on the female on the sofa. She is in the centre of the screen surrounded by people. The props are all golden covered and the lighting is high key which again signifies wealth.

In our film, there will be low key lighting to highlight the dark intentions of the protagonist. He will also be wearing a long black greatcoat as the color black denotes mystery and the possibility of evil. The majority of camera shots will only show parts or none of the protagonists face to portray mystery and to some extent, put across a level of suspense and an enigma as the audience will have to wonder who the man is.