Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene - "Having put into scene"

It is used to describe visual effects. This includes:

-Props             

-Costume        

-Makeup         

-Lighting

-Actors

-Setting

-Background

-Camera work

-Visual effects

-Shadows

Why is Mise-en-scene important?

It helps to define the genre.

It sets the atmosphere.

It engages the audience.

You can understand more about the characters.

It allows directors to make their own style - Auteur