It looks better in my head



          I've had a while now to come up with an image for this movie in my head but I still have this feeling that it will look way worse when I actually shoot. Even though that's probably true, focusing on mise-en-scene will probably really help the accuracy of the shots and the overall sequence fitting in line with the image I have for it.


Image result for blade runner set          Even though I've said some of this before, putting all of my mise-en-scene plans into one post will help me plan better for when I actually set it up and putting it into words might help me better display my specific idea for this. First of all, I want this film to look very dark, but with contrasting colors. In my mind, the lighting is slightly dark, but with deep shadows and contrasting bright lights. The setting is urban, but not a futuristic utopia, more like a city with a futuristic tone but a modern feel. The costuming is modern, with dark colors that fit with the theme. The props are classic to the sci-fi genre with some differences. Weapons and other accessories fit into the same theme as well. All of these aspects fit into one general feel and look of mise-en-scene: a modern setting with futuristic tones that set the intended tone of being very complex but with a deep meaning and dark tone.


          As for the sound, I want it to sound very smooth, with the effects in particular rising clearly above the rest.  I feel that if I highlight the effects, it will best capture what is going on in the plot and display that best to the audience. Overall, these mise-en-scene qualities will greatly help my film fit the image that I have for what it will hopefully be.

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