Key notes.

Mise-en-scene. French for 'what's in the scene' Tells audience essential details.

5 Elements of Mise-en-scene: 1. Settings/Props 2. Costume/ Hair/ Make-up 3. Facial expression/ Body language 4. Lighting/ Colour 5. Position of characters/ objects in the frame

1. Settings are able create an expectation within the audience.

2. Costumes are able to tell the audience what time the film is set. Can also build an initial judgement of an individual.

3. The facial expression of a character can tell us the emotion of the character. Can also show a state of relationship between two characters.

4. Positioning is used to show relationship between people.

5. Lighting could be used to either highlight or to hide certain objects or people in the scene. It can also be used to show a characters mental state.      

Types of Lighting 

Low-key lighting: Uses only key and back lights. Can show contrast between light and dark. Creates deep shadows and silhouettes.

High-key lighting: Filter lights used. Looks more realistic. Creates bight sets or a sunny day.



Facial Expression task. 

Image 1: The emotion created here is love and passion. This is because people kissing connote love. The meaning of kissing is showing physical affection towards someone you love.

Image 2: The facial expression of this character connotes pain and anger. His eyes highlight the anger and pain he is probably feeling.



Positioning 

Image 1: This image shows that the state of this couples relationship isn't good at the moment. I can tell because the man and women are sat on opposite ends of the sofa. This shows that they aren't at good terms.

Image 2: This image shows that the two characters are in a team. I can tell because both characters are stood together which shows they are on the same side.


LAST TASK 

Image 1: The costumes used by the character show that it is set in the pirate era. The lighting in this shot is low. This creates a mystery within the reader, enigma code. By the lighting seeming to be from candles, it shows that its from the olden times. The facial expression of the characters show worry and fear. By them physically being on their knees, show that their desperate. By the flooring being cobble, it shows that the setting is far from a desirable place.


Image 2: The costumes used by the characters are what pirates would wear. This shows that the film is based around pirates. The lighting also seems to be low which is showing mystery. Also by the setting being a bit misty, it creates an atmosphere of uneasiness. The facial of the characters seem to be of aggression which shows that action is about to happen, action code. The props of treasure show that there will be a fight between two parties for the treasure which also works as an action code.

Image 3: The costumes used by the characters are what pirates would wear. The facial expression of the pirates show that they are listening with intent, almost like planning an attack or planning a route to the treasure, action code. The setting of it being on sea, shows that the pirates are close to their destination as they are talking probably about a plan of attack. The high-key lightning shows that it is day. By the Pirates being close together it shows that they are in a team as they all seem to be on the same terms.