Friday September 21st mise-en-scene choices develop the narrative

        Objectives: Evaluate how choices in mise-en-scene affect narrative elements of film. Revise my analysis to maximize specificity and clarity.
       
          Mr. Rivers began class by explaining how film is a combination of craft (mise-en-scene) and narrative.
Then, Mr. Rivers showed us two images:
-the first image included: Brad Dupree as the dominant feature since he is centered and focused in the image along with wearing brighter colors, Dupee's nametag is the subsidiary feature it is focused and centered along with the dominant feature, The color value in the photo shows bland colors, shallow depth of field, high screen density
-The second image included: upper shot angle, low screen density, deep depth of field.

choices:

shot angle: From the way each image is shot we are able to tell that Brad Dupee is the dominant character since the camera is shooting from a lower angle (he is above the viewer) while Kevin Spacey is shot from an upper angle (he is being looked down upon)

Screen density: Shows difference between the 2 offices (setting) one being crowded and one being empty.
Through mise-en-scene we can gain an understanding of differences between 2 character's work spaces. This means that through only an objective analysis we can understand the narative of the film.

mise-en-scene choice develops narrative choice.
examples:
Screen density effects setting.
Shot angle effects character development as it shows that Brad Dupee is dominant over Kevin Spacey.
Non- related examples:
non-diegetic audio effects mood.
color values effect mood.



Being able to understand mise-en-scene helps us when watching films in and out of school. Paying attention to the choices that are in film allow us to make infrences about characters and the plot. Outside of school this can help us predict what happens next in our favorite TV shows and movies.