Mise on scene consists of the following main sub-topics: Settings, lighting, actors, costume, makeup, props and body language. These are all contributing, and vital factors in the creation of a successful and authentic scene. In this clip from TV drama Monarch of the Glen, the main focus is on age, so therefore the mise en scene is very important in making that focus clear. Here is a bullet pointed list of examples of the mise en scene used:
Lighting
- Natural outdoors lighting
- Dim/ Low key lighting inside the office
Actors
- Adults
- Predominantly men
- Workers, labourers
Costume
- Traditional farming gear: tweed and Barbour jackets
- Casual clothing on the younger characters
- Academic type clothing on the head master
Settings
- Scotland
- Farm
- Rural area
Make-up
- Subtle facial makeup on female characters
Props
- Work tools
- Glass of brandy (establishing class/social status)
- Ladder
- Car
Body Language
- Nervous/apprehensive/confused
- Angry
- Betrayed
- Finger wagging
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