Candidate Number: 3038
Candidate Name: Chloe Bowen
Centre Number: 29330
Centre Name:Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College

Saturday 3 January 2015

Mise-En-Scene Homework

Harry Potter Clip

Lighting: 

In this clip, the lighting has a very low light to it, which includes flashing lights every few seconds that could represent lightning from outside. By doing this, it gives this scene a gloomy effect and gives off the impression that its quite a dangerous scene. For example, when you picture bad weather, nobody thinks of happy peaceful times, whereas bad weather sort of represents a more darker side to things and helps it get across in this way. This helps the audience create a picture of the bad weather and links well with the bad situation Hermione is in here.

Setting: 

This scene is located in a large bathroom which has fire torches on the walls. This could mean that its set in an old fashioned era, or in general an old building. This setting fits very well with the situation happening because toilets are known for privacy and peaceful moments. The audience will know this too and comes across that something will go wrong here. Another point for it being set here is there is the opportunity for water pipes to explode from the violence of the troll (which does happen). This creates tension for the audience and goes onto a whole new level.

Colour: 

The colours in this scene are very bland and dull. They are very gloomy which sets the mood for the event to happen. This indicates to the audience that this is a tense part and helps recognize what could happen in this scene with the troll.

Character:
The costume is very important in this scene as it shows its being set in a school of some sort. The uniform is very unique but all 3 students are wearing it. The ogre is also part of the costume and makeup as he looks as real as he can get. This helps the audience believe and get a good feeling for the scene and the characters in it. The props used can start from the sinks, to the magic wands they use, and these help bring everything together. Without props, the audience wouldn't be as drawn to the film, and it would be quite hard to watch and understand.