Additional Work - Mise en scène: Costume, actors, make-up, setting

Settings & Props

The Big Bang Theory

The scene is set in a kitchen, this is due to the fact that the kitchen is a social place as normally the whole family; friends in this picture visit it. Most conversations also happen in this setting. It also causes a very casual atmosphere. The scene is most likely set in the afternoon just before a party, as it is quite light in the room, and the characters are drinking. I know this because there are alcohol bottles in the scene. The women is making the cocktail which shows off the social norms.The alcohol links to the 5 young adults as it represents them as immature and that they just want to have fun. This can fit into the genre of comedy as people normally do silly things after alcohol. Also we can see that the female character is wearing a flower patterned dress. This emphasis her feminine side and it shows her as a stereotypical girl. This is because skirts and dresses are associated with females. Also the dress looks quite dressy and revealing. This adds to the stereotype that women need to show more skin to get attention from men. Also the men are al l wearing casual clothing. This connotes that they don’t really care and don’t have to dress up for attention. This links to the comedy genre as it basis itself on heavy stereotypes.  

The Missouri Breaks

The scene is set in a desert which implies that it is most likely the western genre. Also the characters that are present in the shot are all cowboys which is a convention of the estern genre. The men are all wearing cowboy hats and have a gun belt around their waist. This suggest that the characters are quite aggressive. This fits into the genre as there are a lot of gunshot outs . Also this is the stereotypical clothing a cowboy would wear. Furthermore, the narrative will most likely be quite adventures.

 Costume, Hair & Make Up

The 2 main males in the shot are young adults. The character on the right is dressed very casually in a plain green t-shirt and maroon hoodie. This connotes that he isn’t too bothered about what he wears and wants to be comfortable. The male on the left looks a little older. He has quite long brown hair which is a bit scruffy. He is wearing a check red shirt and on top a jean jacket. This makes him seem more rebellious.

 

Facial Expressions & Body Language

The male on the left looks very determined and forward. This is due to his body being leant forward. This can also connote him being confident in what he believes. His facial expression is quite serious. This may imply that the message he is trying to put across is important. The young male on the right looks quite nervous. I know this due to him looking down and not making eye contact with the other character. This can also imply that he is quite timid. The fact that he is fiddling with a pen suggests that he is nervous. He is trying to take his attention onto something else. 

Costume, Hair & Make Up

The main focus of the picture is the male standing up. He is dressed very smartly. He is wearing a uniform which connotes that he has an important role in society. The man at the back protesting is also wearing a uniform however its different. This connotes that he is on the opposition.

Facial Expressions & Body Language

The posture of the male standing up is very upright. This shows that he is serious. His hands are together which may show that he is quite nervous. However, it may also connotes that he is very passionate about the topic he is speaking about. The male behind him is protesting. We can tell this by his hand being up pointing to the man in front in a stern way. We can also tell he is a bit irritated due to his screwed facial expression.

Costume, Hair & Make Up

 The young boy that is facing the camera is wearing what looks like an old white t shirt. This may connote that his family is not that rich to be able to buy him new clothing.

Facial Expressions & Body Language

The young boys character looks quite confused due to his eyes being narrow and how is looking at the older male character in a weird way. This may connote that the older character has just told him something that he might not understand. We can see the older character kind off smiling at the boy. This can represent that they are relatives or that they know each other quite well.