You are about to explore the world of film and all the different methods filmmakers use to bring a story to life. All of these recognisable elements are summed up by the phrase mise-en-scene. This phrase comes from French theatre and it means to ‘put into a scene’.
Imagine you have pressed pause during a film and the screen goes still: this is a frame. Look at everything in that frame. What things do you notice?
Study the still from the movie, Thor. You should notice the setting, the lighting, the costume, actors, props and special effects. If you were to press play, you should hear dialogue and music, see action and choreography. All of these elements come under the heading, mise-en-scene.
Frame n. Definition: One of many still images that make up a moving picture (film)
Costumes in Film to assess the importance of costume, special effects and
make-up in film production What I will learn:
Costumes worn in films or plays have a very important role to fulfil. Actors use costume to help them get into character. It can enhance the actor’s performance and the audience’s interpretation of the character. For example, when you think of The Wizard of Oz, more than likely you see Dorothy in her blue dress and sparkly red shoes, or when you think of The Pirates of the Caribbean, you likely picture Jack Sparrow with his red bandana and pirate hat.
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Scene n. Definition: A short section of a play or movie
Fun FAct
The Lion’s costume from The Wizard of Oz weighed ninety pounds and was made from two real lion skins.
