Mise En Scene

Production Design: 
The overall look of a film that illustrates the setting and visual style of the story. Includes the design of the sets, location choices, choice and supervision of props. Close collaboration with the DP and the Director concerning color and mood are an important part of this job.


Location: Any place a film is being shot that is NOT a studio set.




At 11:12 we can see an example of a scene being shot outside a studio. This is used to give the audience a different place to view so that they don't lose interest and it also shows a change in scene.

Studio: A constructed set built in a studio (sound stage)




At 3:50 we can see a studio as this is a set that was constructed just for this scene. This is effective because it is built to look like a hotel and has that feel, also it is easier then to have equipment move around in.

Set Design: In film making, the space that will be recorded containing all the elements in the mise-en-scene usually designed by a set designer in collaboration with the Production Designer. The term is used for both built studio sets and dressed locations.


Costume: A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.




At 0:05 we can see a very clear example of costume design. This is used effectively here because the audience can visually see from their outfits that they live in the early 1900's and are middle class people.

 Make-up: When cosmetics are applied to an actor in preparation for a role. Touch-up is when the make-up is reviewed or corrected before a shot.




At 0:09 there is a very good example of make-up. Here we can see a person turned into a sister of a humanoid cat by make-up which would get the actor really into their character, therefore they'd be able to play it more convincingly. 

Properties: Commonly referred to as a prop, is an object used on stage by actors to further the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Smaller props are referred to as "hand props". Larger props may also be set decoration, such as a chair or table. The difference between a set decoration and a prop is use. If the item is not touched by a performer for any reason it is simply a set decoration. If it is touched by the actor in accordance to script requirements or as deemed by the director, it is a prop.


Lighting: The use of various light sources, both artificial and natural, to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect while illuminating a scene.




At 0:20 there is a scene in which there are two characters walking down a character. The character on the left is said to be a trouble maker and they producers used dim, dark lighting to reflect this. This is very effective because as the audience we get this feel from not only the actor's performance, but also the lighting.

Colour Design: The characteristics of different illuminations that change the appearance and temperature in a photograph or video.