Preliminary Exercise 3A: Introduction to Mise en scene Codes Organizer

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During media studies class we have been learning about mise en scene. We watched a video called “What is Mise en Scene - How directors Like Kubrick Master the Elements of Visual Storytelling”. This video provided me with a great understanding of the importance of Mise en Scene. Mise en Scene is the placement of actors and scenery on a set. This is very important for storytelling. The elements of Mise en Scene are props, set design, costumes, makeup, color, lighting, blocking, framing, lenses, sound, frame rate, and music. This is very important because it helps to build the mood and atmosphere. This video helped me understand that every prop has a meaning behind. It also tells me how important Mise en Scene is to include in my opening scene. My favorite thing about learning this concept is that it’s an easy concept to grasp. It gives me more confident into making my opening scene, which I am very glad for.

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