12-P2 31 Mise-En-Scene Blog

Costumes -
main character
we have decided to dress our main character in plain/dull clothing, we feel that this will symbolize the characters mental state, and will portray the characters mood which would be angry or upset it also helps to make the scene more mundane, as the characters clothing will make the viewer more reflective towards the character.

Flashback Characters
normal/casual clothing in order to keep the main narrative the central focus. Also, not much would be seen as they are snippets of events still to come in the film. Each location of the flashbacks relate back to one main element of the thriller film, however it is to be a mystery, as it would give the plot. Objects that relate to specified setting in the flashback would be shown in the background to represent aspects that relate to the narrative. For example, in one of the flashbacks, the setting is the curb of a busy road.

Props -
maps, photograph's, used coffee mugs, dirty dishes, post-it notes and a table. These are used to create the hectic style to the scene. They are also to create a slight crime/police office as if investigating lots/one murder. The map on the wall will have pins stuck in various locations as if to suggest that this character has been chasing someone around the world. The dirty dishes and dirty coffee mugs suggest the hectic and busy lifestyle this character lives and obviously has no time for tasks which do not relate to whatever, or whoever, it is they are searching for.

Location -
we will be filming the scene in a square room with plain colours, to keep the bland aesthetic to the scene. It cannot be too distracting for the audience, as the main focus is meant to be on the character. For example, if the scene were to be set in a palace, the main focus would be on the walls, ornaments, decorations and not the character. Filming in a small, plain, square room will help prevent loss of concentration on the narrative.

Lighting -
we will be using dull/natural lighting in the scene to reflect the characters mood and state of mind. Using natural/dull light in a clever manner will help set the atmosphere create itself thus aiding the audience to be in tune wih what is happening straight away rather than taking time to adjust to the scene.

by Joe, Esther, Tom, Lilly and Laura