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In this blog, I will be explaining the term Mise- en- scene and why it’s important for my magazine.
As defined on google, mise-en-scene is “the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play”. In a film setting, however, it’s defined as “everything in front of the camera, including the set design, lighting, and actors”. This also be referred to as, Feng shui, “an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance”. Overall, Mise-en-scene sets the intended mood through the placement of the subject or subjects.
The main subject in this photo is the dog and the hand, the prop used was the blanket. I wanted this photo to have some nativity in it, I wanted it to have a sense of Christmas. The wall in the background suggests a cabin, and the lighting gives a warm sense. This helps create a calm and cozy atmosphere. The clothing on the arm attached to the hand are considered Christmas colors. All of these elements put together lead to a warm and cozy feeling. It also promotes nostalgia because it contains Christmas elements. The way the picture captures the dog at close range with the background a little blurred shows perspective. All of these little details together form a cohesive picture which conveys a specific message. If the lighting, for example, was a lot brighter, the picture probably wouldn’t emite such a warm tone. That is the influence of mise-en-scene. It brings meaning to a photo.
*graphic made on Canva
* original photo
That’s all for now!
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