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Is an Umbrella Term, Mise ‘en Scene is created by multiple things, it can not exist on it’s own, e.g. Mise ‘En scene is used to create a scary scene through a combination of the Environment, Contrast, and Colour,
Lighting:
| Feature | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Colour | Establishes atmosphere and tone through the symbolic associations of certain colours, For example a palette of yellows can create warmth, while red might suggest anger or passion. |
| Contrast | The juxtaposition of light and dark areas of the image; can be used to draw attention to certain points. |
| Key | High Key lighting is bright, leaving few shadows, low key is the opposite |
Setting
| Feature | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Environment | The aspects of the surroundings that indicate the time and place of an image and the location of the subjects |
| Props | Short for ‘properties’ - Objects within the image that contribute to the setting and characterisation of the subjects. |
Subject
| Feature | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Body Language | Includes the postures, facial expressions and actions of the subjects |
| Costume | Subjects are the people - or objects - that are the focus of the image. Costumes are essential elements in establishing people’s character. |