Mise en scene

Explaining the 4 key focus areas: Mise en scene

The Mise en scene is a French word meaning what is put into the shot or frame. Mise en scene is made up of visual information in front of the camera which communicates essential information to the audience about setting (time and place) and characters. It refers to everything in the frame including setting, props, lighting/colour, costume/makeup, facial expressions/ body language, positioning/space and visual effects.

This looks like its set in the 1970/80's because of the old fashioned interior and technology e.g. camera equipment and TV. The lighting is warm and bright and there is brown, beiges and orange in the frame. I think there is a vintage effect on the shot to make it look like the 70s/80s. The person in the frame is wearing a brown suit which links with the warm coloured interior and lighting. There is lots of cluttered props in the frame which could present that this is a persons office. The person is slouched back in his chair which correlates with the relaxed atmosphere. 

This looks like its set in a dystopian futuristic world. The city looks isolated and desolate and there is rubbish all over the floor. There is a very modern helicopter hovering over the ground which correlates with the tense atmosphere. The lighting is very dark and dingy and there is blue and grey toned colours in the frame. There is visual effects to make the city look futuristic and advanced. There is bright and bold signs which connotes that it is set in a city.