Mise-en-scene blog tasks

 

 TRAIN TO BUSAN.

Costume: The girl seems to be dressed quite innocently, she looks and dresses like a child making her seem more vulnerable. 

The man at the fronts' clothes are smart with a dress shirt and trousers, however, they look dishevelled, and contaminated with blood implying that he has been fighting.

Lighting: The lighting is overall dark, but there is only light revealing what is inside the train, hiding the outside, focusing the audience onto the action before them. It also lights up the protagonist, highlighting him whilst he does heroic deeds. 

Actor (placement): The placement of the actors is significant because the protagonist stands at the front, reinforcing his role as the main protector. The little girl standing behind him is sandwiched between the two of them, as she cannot protect herself, she depends on the others. 

Make-up and hair: The make-up is very mute, and neutral, with no colour. However, the blood on their face is indicative of their fighting, and the violence unravelling. Their hair looks uncombed, and unkempt, perhaps, they've been stuck there for long, it also suggests that they've been active. 

Props: The man at the front holds a bat, that he is using to protect himself and others. Moreover, his expression whilst holding the prop looks very serious and focused and almost looks like he's waiting for the right moment to attack.

Setting: The setting is inside a train, this claustrophobic and enclosed setting evokes concern in the audience, because they are essentially trapped inside.

Scary Movie - Wassup scene - FILM 1

The Blair Witch Project - Apology scene - FILM 2

Costumes: In Film 1 the costumes are more casual, and street-wear, which is more relatable to the audience and is representative of a more recent time. Whereas, in Film 2 the costumes are more outdated, and historical, so it's almost like a look into the past, and helps us understand that time.

Lighting: In Film 1 the lighting is quite low-key and natural because they’re in a house and trying to make it seem as neutral as possible, making the audience relaxed, even though there are scares to come, however,  in Film 2 it is pitch dark only lighting up the right side of her face, this creates an enigma code as we are not able to see her surroundings, but only her, so we focus on her fully. This makes an enigma code for the audience.

Actor expression: In Film 1 their expressions are mostly relaxed, and un-serious as they make jokes. In Film 2, her expressions seem very distressed sad, guilty, she looks completely overwhelmed by her actions.

Make-up and hair: In Film 1, the make-up is very natural and barely noticeable because showcases a comfortable, home setting. In Film 2, her make-up is raw and real, it is used to draw a more sad image out of her. 

 

Props: In Film 1, they utilise a phone as a prop, which is the centre of the humour in that scene. In Film

 2, there are no props, it’s very raw and gives the audience nothing else to look at but her.