From looking at Mise en Scene and Camera Framing, it has made me realize how many different components to a photo you need to consider in order to portray a narrative to an audience.
Mise en Scene forms what the picture is actually of and what is included in it. You need to take into consideration the:
- Costume
- Lighting
- Acting
- Make up and hair
- Props
- Setting
Each of these must link perfectly back to the narrative so that they are not just part of it for the sake of it, adding unnecessary confusion.
In addition to Mise en Scene, the photography techniques are also just as important. We have looked at camera angles, distance, and composition; each creating meaning in a picture.
Every decision made will be important and contribute to the narrative. You may decide on some bright lighting (this being a denotation) and not think of it being that important; however the connotations on this decision may add to the message. For example you may associate bright lighting with joy and excitement. Just a simple decision can play a major role in representing the story to the audience.
This has taught me that when making my media, I will need to plan out each style of photo perfectly otherwise my audience may misinterpret the meaning. Below is an example of how I would plan out a picture. It will be important to do this before even getting the camera out.
