TCF340/BordwellThompson/Mise-en-scene (Discussion)

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Mise-en-scene

1. How do you pronounce "mise-en-scene"?
2. What is its literal definition, from the French, and what is its general sense? That is, what elements of film make up mise-en-scene, according to Bordwell and Thompson (B/T)?
3. Define these terms and provides examples of when these techniques might be used:
   • Three-point lighting (explain the function of each "point")
   • High-key lighting
   • Low-key lighting
4. In the frame grabs below, which is high key and which is low key?
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5. In the Shakespeare in Love scene we viewed,[1] what narrative functions does the mise-en-scene serve? Be sure to consider setting, lighting, costume and figure movement.

Bibliography

1. David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, Film Art: An Introduction, 8th ed. (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007).

External links

1. Mise-en-scene Illustrations
2. Monster's Ball frame grabs