Exploring Mise-en-scène in Psycho: Setting, Props, and Costumes
Dive into the world of "Psycho" and discover the significance of mise-en-scène, focusing on the setting, props, costumes, and how these elements convey deeper meanings about the characters and plot. Explore the isolated and sinister Bates Motel, the symbolism behind key props like the stuffed birds, and the use of costumes to reveal character traits. Learn how the careful positioning of items and people in each shot enhances the storytelling in this iconic film.
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Psycho Mise-en-sc ne
Mise-en-scne The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing actors, lighting, d cor, props, costume is called mise-en-sc ne, a French term which means placing on stage. The frame and camerawork also constitute the mise-en- sc ne of a movie. It basically means everything what you see in each scene of a film.
What do we look for? Setting and props. Costume and make up. Lighting and colour. The way items and people are positioned. ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS CAN TELL US MORE ABOUT THE CHARACTERS, SETTING AND PLOT
Setting and Props In the movie, the Bates Motel is presided over by the large, imposing home of Norman and his mother. The SETTING here is isolated, as well as decidedly dark and sinister. This emphasises the vulnerability of the characters and the threat the killer poses (NB the low angle shot also suggests the threat that this home represents)
Setting and Props The use of PROPS is incredibly important, particularly in the parlour scene. The stuffed birds surrounding Norman not only seem threatening one even appears to be poised to attack Marion but SYMBOLISE the lack of freedom that Norman experiences so keenly.
Costumes and Make Up What COSTUMES are used in the movie to tell us more about the characters?
The Way Items and People are Positioned The most important thing in a shot is usually placed IN THE CENTRE Our eye naturally falls to the centre of a frame Film makers use this to their advantage and place what they want us to focus on most in the middle of the shot
The Way Items and People are Positioned
Mise-en-scne Look at this frame Why do you think the mise-en- sc ne has been arranged like this? What does it tell us?
Mise-en-scne Look at this frame Why do you think the mise-en-sc ne has been arranged like this?
