Production: Mise-en-scene

  Week 4:

A character's emotional state of mind may be reflected in the mise-en-scene, which establishes a feeling of place and mood. I will work to convey that Isabel is in a state of grief.

Set Design

As discussed in a previous blog, Isabel embraces grunge fashion, which is distinguished by its grittier and darker aesthetic. Grunge frequently uses grimy imagery to convey a feeling of hopelessness. This is frequently expressed through the use of muted hues and earth tones, which add to the sense of sadness that grunge fashion conveys.

These elements will be further shown through her …

Bedroom 

Makeup

The objective of the makeup design is to convey the physical consequences of drug addiction and create a tired appearance for the character. This will be achieved by applying purple shadows under the eyes, emphasizing the tiredness of the character by creating a dark circle effect. 

Additionally, red and purple hues will be used on the arms to simulate bruises that reflect track marks from past meth injections. This aspect of the makeup will add to the realism of the character's appearance and remind the audience of the negative effects of drug addiction. 

The overall purpose of the makeup design is to accurately depict the physical effects of addiction and communicate the character's condition to the viewers.

Lighting

Low-key lighting is a technique that creates large shadows by reducing the amount of fill light, resulting in stark contrasts between dim and light areas. The shadows obscure much of the subject of the shot, emphasizing the use of contrast. It is commonly used to create a dark and eerie atmosphere. When someone wishes to isolate a character or establish a dramatic mood, they frequently utilize this technique as well. 

Joker (2019)

It will be difficult to use this when I do not own the proper equipment, but I will try my best.

Sources:

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "grunge". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Nov. 2018, 

https://www.britannica.com/art/grunge-music.

Neill, Jay. “Low Key Lighting: How You Can Create a Dramatic Atmosphere Immediately.” IFilmThings, 13 Dec. 2022, https://ifilmthings.com/low-key-lighting/.