Mise En Scene- Everything in the frame.


C- costume
L- lighting
A- acting / body language
M- make-up
P- props
S- setting / location


These are stereotypical settings and props for a variety of genres;
Settings & Props

*Sci- fi*Space 
*Rockets
*Moon
*Aliens


Rom Com *Bedroom
*rose petals
 *coffee shop


Horror  *psychiatric ward
*cemetery
*hospital
*Dark castle
*abandoned houses/ buildings
*country side
*Middle of no-where
Costume hair and make-up act as and instant indicator of a character's personality, status & job.

Facial expressions provide a clear indicator of how someone is feeling. A close up camera shot would make the facial expression the most important aspect of the scene, it highlights the mood for the moment.

Lighting & colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects.

Low Key Lighting


*Created by using only the key & back lights. 

High Key Lighting


*Movie filler lights are used. 
*Lighting is natural and realistic to our eyes.