Contextual studies Mise en scene

Contextual Studies - Mise en Scène

Everything being shown on the scene or screen, actors, lightning, props, costume and so on is called "Mise en Scène"

The key elements of mice en scene is:
Staging - Placement of characters and props, and their body language
Costume/makeup - Visual look of characters
Setting - Environment in which the story takes place
Lightning - How it affects the setting and characters

We looked at different clips from Game of Thrones to compare the Mise en Scène from scene to scene.


Tyrion and Cersei in King's Landing

Staging The body language of Cersai conveys female dominance. She is the one in control over Tyrion in this scene.

Costumes and make up Wearing nice clothes and gold being everywhere shows wealth and importance. Cersai's red dress and Tyrion's black clothes.

Setting Warm, grand (maybe a castle), rich and exotic

Lighting Soft and warm natural lighting. Could be morning or mid afternoon.


Jon Snow prepares to head towards Craster's Keep

Staging - Those with higher priority was placed higher up Status and rank.

Costume/makeup - Everyone wearing similar clothes. Also gives them a bond to eachother.

Setting - Colder and darker. More masculine.

Lighting - The warm light is replaced with a colder, blue light. The lightning is harsh and makes lots of shadows.