Mise-en-Scene

Importance of Mise-en-Scene

    An important part of developing a film would be mise-en-scene. The way of taking something simple and then creating it into something meaningful. For example, this can be done with costume design, psychology of color, or tones in a scene. 

Costume Design

    Since this character is going through a process of moving on, she should be wearing black which represents a loss. This character is also a teenage girl, so I want her costume to be a representation of youthful adoloscence. 

Tones

    For the tones of the scene, I know that using colder tones can show more sorrow and sadness that a person may have. With warmer tones, this can show a happier and cozier mood for the film opening. I want to have a transition in the start from a colder tone in the first segment, then this would move onto warmer tones when the character is in the house and compiling all the items together.

    A great example of color tones being used is in 13 Reasons Why. When scenes were shown without Hannah, the girl who killed herself in the show, the scenes would be very cool-toned and almost blue. However, when there is a flashback that involves her, the colors of the scene would become very warm and bright. This symbolism shows a sense of loneliness without Hannah and comfort when she is with Clay, the main character.

I want to use these techniques of mise-en-scene to enhance my film opening. For example, changing the tone of the scene is a simple way to develop the quality of the production. This week is passing by super quick, which means filming is coming soon too!

Citations

Knudsen, S. S. (2021, November 2). What Is Mise en Scène in Filmmaking? An Ultimate Guide | Wedio. Become Better Creators — Together. https://academy.wedio.com/mise-en-scene/#:%7E:text=When%20properly%20used%2C%20mise%20en,d%C3%A9cor%2C%20makeup%20and%20so%20on.

Gallagher, C. (2017, April 18). Is 13 Reasons Why a Different Color After Hannah's Death? POPSUGAR Entertainment. https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/13-Reasons-Why-Different-Color-After-Hannah-Death-43423154