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Film Theory 5 - Codes Mise en scene enigma

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Language, Technical Codes & Mise en Scene

HNC MEdia

Analysing film 'language' and narrative codes

film theory

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Editing

codes

mise en scene

shot types

Spectre Task

Angles

index

movement

sound

Lighting

cultural codes

Technical codes

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anchorage

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film theory

codes

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starter task

picture a soldier in your mind

  • What are they wearing?
  • Where are they?
  • What are they holding or carrying?
  • What is their facial expression like?
  • What is their haircut like?

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technical codes

CameraShots

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technical codes

Camera angles & movement

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Sound

Lighting

editing

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Mise en scène

The term refers to the way each shot in a film is constructed and organised. This can include:

  • Lighting
  • Set design
  • Props and their position in shot
  • Camera position
  • Positioning and movement of actors

French: ‘setting in scene’ or ‘placed in scene'

MiseEn Scène

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elements of mise en scène

mise en scène

examples

Task

technical codes, cultural codes & mise en scène

Analyse the opening sequence of the film Spectre. How are technical and cultural codes and mise en scene used in this sequence to convey meaning?