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The Art of Cinema: Mise-en-scene Elements Every Filmmaker Should Know About

If you are a cinema enthusiast, you probably might have heard the term “mise-en-scene,” but chances are an average viewer might not be conscious of it. The French term literally means “placed on the scene,” that is to say, everything that contributes to a scene looking the way it does and is instrumental in shaping your understanding of the scene falls into the purview of mise-en-scene. Mise-en-scene refers to everything in front of the camera, including the set design, lighting, and actors. So essentially, it is everything that you see, hear and feel as a viewer. Consider Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari . In the silent horror film, the way the director utilizes elements such as light and shadow, costumes, and typography to evoke a sense of alienation and madness becomes a part of the mise-en-scene. To understand this concept further, let us look at all the elements that form a mise-en-scene. Sets A set is an artificially constructed scenery where the scenes of the film are

Simple Yet Effective Tips For Getting Right Props For Your Production

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When you watch a video be it a commercial or a film, there are multiple elements present in it. For example, there are obviously actors, the dialogues they deliver, some text, effects, and whatnot. However, there is one element that plays a key role in videos but isn’t talked about as much as it should be. We’re talking about props. It is the props that actually provide context to a video and allows creative vision to shine. There are creative companies online that provide prop building services and sets for commercial use in Toronto . You can get in touch with one such company if you have requirements for prop for your production. In this blog, we will share with you some tips that will help you get the right props. What are those tips? Let’s find out. Focus On The Script Before you start thinking about props, it is best to first properly read the script. This is essential because when you read the script and go through each scene, it will become easier for you to think about the obje