Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Blog #22 – Mise-en-Scène

 This is one of my favorite parts because mise-en-scène is literally everything the audience sees and just the smallest details can say a lot about characters without them speaking.


Props:

• journals, bags, snacks, etc. all items that feel realistic for teens.

• Phones and notebooks laid out in a way that shows who is organized vs. who’s chaotic.


Costumes:

We’re wearing normal school outfits, but each character’s style matches their personality.

• Amara: simple, calm colors.

• Jenna: louder, more confident pieces.

• Kayla (me): matches Jenna but slightly toned down → follower energy.

• Maya: more neutral and observant-looking.


Composition & blocking:

• Characters placed in positions that show their role or dynamic  (leader in front, followers behind, hesitant characters at the edge).

• Small changes in distance to show when tension is rising.


Settings/locations:

We picked spaces that look like real planning/hang out spots; classrooms, hallways, open areas, nothing forced.


Together, these choices make the scenes feel believable and help guide the viewer’s emotions without obvious dialogue.

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