Mise en scene for our final film
For our thriller opening, mise en scene plays a key part in the main aspects of the film, as it includes the setting and props of the film, costumes used, the body lanuguage and how the main character acts and also the lighting.
The setting of our opening film is in a fairly regular house, a little disorganised with paperwork and other items lying around, and also drugs which the main character will take with him. The props used in the opening include scales which are on the side which is seen when the main character walks into the kitchen, and salt which was used to represent drugs. The character has his passport in one of the cupboards, and these are all the main props for the scene in the kitchen. In the scene upstairs, where the main character is rushing around to pack up his things and leave, he gets his bag and packs clothes, the passport and a mysterious package in a draw under the bed. The audience isnt aware of what is inside the package adding to the uncertainty in the scene.
The main and only character is dressed in a black suit and tie, making him appear as formal, despite the fact that he is in a panic and the fact he collects frugs from his house suggests that he isnt formal, and is a shifty and potentially dangerous character as he is clearly running from something. The body language/how the character acts also shows the panic of the character as he is looking to get his things and leave, which is represented by his sense of urgency in the film. Lastly, the lighting used in the film is not specified in any way, its just daylight, which could perhaps show contrast between the location and the character, as the location and light is very normal, yet the character is not by no means, and the contrast can be seen.
The mise en scene is crucial for our film in order to display the mood and feeling within the film, so the audience can get a clear idea of the genre
-Tommy
