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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