Mise-en-scence Blog Task

Activity 1


  Costume

The mise-en-scene shows a young man in his twenty's running towards danger, probably because he is wearing military uniform. The people in the background are blurred and he is in the centre of the frame suggesting he is a significant figure highlighting his authority alongside his uniform. His uniform consists of a simple beige coloured jacket and trousers with a navy ascot hat. This suggests that he is probably a local military based near a town. Judging from the clothing the people behind are wearing this movie is set probably in the 1970's. This character is probably a protagonist allowing the audience to have a good idea of what sort of character he will be throughout the movie.

Lighting

The scene is in daylight however it is not a bright sunny day but it has a dull, dim light to it. This is because of the current events happening, the picture suggests that a recent attack has just occurred and things are seconds from turning hectic. 

Actor 

The actor is running away from the scene behind him not fearfully but in a determined stance. His posture suggests that he is use to being the hero; it's almost natural for him to do what it takes to put a stop to things. 

Make- Up

The actor’s uniform is well kept with no stain marks or mud anywhere. He is definitely a protagonist caring about the way he comes across to other people. All men in uniform are expected to be too well kept, however the fact not a single stain on him suggests that he has never been on a mission and this is his only chance to prove himself, judging from his urgency.

Facial Expression 

The characters facial expression suggests that he is very determined and not a slacker. He has a mission and he must complete. His running stance suggests that. 

Props

The iconography suggests that the genre of the movie is a War Film. The character has a gun in his hand alongside his uniform which suggests he is a war hero, protecting the innocent from danger.

Setting

This image is set in the middle of a road with a group of people gathering behind the main character some looking dazed, some distraught . The character has probably ran through the road passing all of people when this picture was captured.  The eyes of the audience are on the main character making him an enigma  

Activity 2

Insidious 2012



The scene shows a figure watching over a young women sleeping at the side of her bed. Conventions such as a masked figure standing at at the foot of someones bed as they sleep is used in majority of horror films to create suspense . The figure standing in the shadows refrain us from getting a clear image of our masked figure, this is because lack of identity causes fear amongst the audience. The mysterious figure is wearing rags which is normally involved with disturbing things. The figure has purposefully stood at the end of the bed to scare the audience however instead of facing the women in the bed, the figure is faced towards the camera making the viewers terrified that it's for them.


Blade Runner 1982



The character wears a long coat in a mist of futuristic bright coloured cars suggesting he wants to conceal himself from something, the fact he has his back to the camera could be mysterious.  The dark colours surrounding him seem out of place around the bright colours surrounding him. It could mean he does not belong here and is wondering ways to escape. This images makes the audience wonder why he is all alone in what seems to be a city, (japan) which should have people all over the place. The cars flying represent the future, and him being the only lone figure in the street, could suggest it's just him and the robots.


Grown Ups 2010

This image screams comedy. The  characters are all lined up and are walking in a comical way in all identical uniform, this could suggest they are getting ready for a competition. The lighting is very bright and you can see everything in the image, probably because it's suppose to represent everyday life. Their facial expression are stern and hold power however their tops suggest the opposite with children cartoons. The men seem to be nearly in their 50's which makes it more hilarious.