COMM 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: The Set (Film), Mise-En-Scène, Eye Movement
13 Oct 2016
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The look of film and television: mise en scene. The arrangement of all visual elements within the frame as well as their movements and how these are captured photographically. Further, creation of mise en scene implies an additional definition of motion in films: that of the spectator"s eyes as we scan the film frame for information. The director uses mise en scene elements within the frame to direct our eyes towards certain. In films and tv this can be subtle or overt, depending on the intention of the director. Keep the rule of thirds in mind! Very tight = very intimidating face, good for horror movies. Loose framing = a little bit less intimidating, more interview-esque. Vastly different in film than in theatre, painting or photography. Movement, rule of thirds, top vs. bottom, edges. Movement of camera, characters, and viewer"s eye. All movies and tv shows have mise en scene.
