YEAR 2 Mise en Scene: Setting the Stage, Elevating the View
There's no denying the importance of mise en scéne in filmmaking. Truly, it elevates film from just a record of movements and dialogue set to a sweeping score to an art form with depth, greater meaning, and purpose. In a translation from French to English, Mise en scéne means (quite literally): In short, it means to set the stage! This was originally coined in reference to theater. When speaking of film, the scéne or stage refers to everything in front of the camera, including set design, lighting, and actors. It may also be used in reference to the overall effect of how it all comes together for the viewer. As you are designing your mise en scéne for your own collaborative films, and as you are viewing your film of study this month, please complete the following for this blog discussion and exploration: 1. Read the Studio Binder article on mise en scéne. Click HERE to access the link. 2. Choose one of the following elements: Setting, Decor(Production Design), Lighting, Depth