The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume – is called mise-en-scène, a French term that means “placing on stage” or “putting in the scene". The frame and camerawork are also considered part of the mise-en-scène of a movie. In cinema, placing on the stage really means placing on the screen, and the director is in charge of deciding what goes where, when, and how.
There are twos kind of element for mise-en-scène, Non specific and specific.
- Non specific to the cinema = also used in another arts (theater, danse…)
- Specific to the cinema = only used for the mise en scene of a movie.
Why is Mise-en-scène so important for students of film?
Through mise-en-scène, character and narrative development, themes, ideologies and aesthetics are conveyed to audiences through careful composition of the visual elements recorded by the camera.
Mise-en-scène is central to analysis work and pulls in understanding of narrative, values and themes. It aligns spectators’ interpretations and responses. Good understanding and analysis of mise-en-scène will result in effective creative practical outcomes.
The term ‘mise-en-scene’ is used to “signify the director’s control over what appears in the film frame” and covers such elements as setting, lighting, costume and the movement and actions of figures appearing within the film.
How does Mise-en-scène translate narrative story into visual look?
The interpretations of mise-en-scene base on elements as I will be mention bellow:
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