French term meaning what is put into a scene.
Aspects of mise en scene
Settings and Props
Costume, Hair and Make up
Facial Expressions and Body Language
Lighting and Colour
Positioning of characters and objects
This is the image we studied in class, as you can see the picture is taken in London we known this from the instantly recognisable Big Ben. This technique is called Iconography using such an iconic building that will be known worldwide
Mise en Scene for this image:
Aspects of mise en scene
Settings and Props:
The setting as discussed above is London however the only props in this scene are the fluttering flags.
Costume, Hair and Make up:
Daniel Craig is dressed very smartly which highlights his class and respectability to the audience.
Facial Expressions and Body Language
His Body Language is that of someone with confidence he is standing very tall and confident. his broad shoulders represent his authority.
Lighting and Colour
Quite High lighting is used in this scene it appears to be very early in the morning as not another person ca be scene this again highlights to the audience the feeling that he is always there observing.Wearing the black against the quite pale setting means he can stand out to the audience.
Positioning of characters and objects
Bond is placed quite centrally in this scene demonstrating to the audience that their attention should be on him and again asserts his authority.