FILM 1143 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Frame Story, Proxemics, Continuity Editing

• School: Mount Royal University
• Department: Film Studies
• Course: FILM 1143
• Professor: Mario Trono

Document Summary

Define mise-en-sc ne and explain what 4 terms mean. Mise en scene refers to composition of a shot and how things are arranged within a shot (aka staging). It is the design; look and feel of what is seen. Explain how shots and lighting affect the mood and meaning of a scene. (use 6 terms total. ) The use of camera angles affects the mood and meaning of a scene as it can create a tone. The usage of actor proxemics and camera proxemics (intimate, social, personal or public) can depict a certain mood the character has towards a situation or other characters. The use of lighting in a film can generate emotions such as fear. Backlighting as shown in psycho right before the shower scene can generate fear and anxiety. The angle of light in a scene can also be used to describe a characters personality.