Mise-en-scene (LIGHTING)

 LIGHTING

Lighting is a key part of mise-en-scene. Lighting created mood, atmosphere and visual texture. It shapes the subject, defines the character and can help develop the overall meaning of the media. There are 3 lighting techniques, three point lighting, lowkey lighting and high key lighting. It also depicts character and overall emotion. 

For example, in the Noir genre, high contrast colors are used. Most of these are explored/considered in pre production. The colors and light inform the theme and place of the film and characters of the film. It can also suggest character's state of mind and convey setting