COMM 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Mise-En-Scène, Panavision, Cinemascope
27 Oct 2016
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The arrangement of all visual elements w/in 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. The spectator"s eyes as we scan the film frame for info. The director uses mise en scene to direct our eyes towards certain elements in the frame. In films and tv this can be subtle or overt, depending on the intention of the director. Elements for creating rich mise en scene. The standard for most is 1. 33:1 (academy standard) I. e. balance of components of the overall image. The basic principle is to divide the frame of the image into thirds horizontally and vertically. Try to have important objects, especially the center of interests, at one of the four intersections of the imaginary lines. Placements, size, significance, full frontal, quarter turn, profile, three quarter turn, rear. Movement, rule of thirds, top v. bottom, edges.
