Mise-en-scene Terminology Flashcards
Lighting
The way that a scene is lit.
High Key Lighting
A bright and well lit scene with very few shadows
Low Key Lighting
A dimly lit scene with lots of shadows.
Chiaroscuro Lighting
A scene lit with extreme lighting, lots of shadows, some very bright parts.
Body Shape and Language
The way a character’s body looks and the way they hold themselves.
Facial Features and Expression
The way a character’s face looks and shows emotion. For example a shocked expression, sadness or a look of love.
Props
Items used in a scene
Costumes
Clothes a character is wearing.
Hair & Make Up
The appearance of the hair of a character and the cosmetics a character might be wearing such as lipstick, a skin head etc.
Voice/Tone
The way a character speaks.
Colour
Colours in a scene often represent things.
Location
A place where the scene is set. A location can tell us lots about the people in it.
What is a name for a scene with extreme lighting, lots of shadows and some very parts?
Chiaroscuro lighting
