Mise-En-Scene, Cinematography, Editing and Sound

Within our film, we use mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound in our film effectively to create a clear storyline and genre classifcation.

Before filming our short film, lighting, acting, costumes, props and settings were organised to create a professional looking clip, and also making the storyline and genre appear clear. We used a gold sheet to soften the light when filming close-up shots. This was to make the lighting seem natural on the actors face, and also to avoid having a sharp shadow over the actors face. Also, we made sure that the acting within the film was very Princess-like, and lady like in the beginning to make it clear that we were Disney Princesses, as typically, Princesses are gentle and very lady-like. However, when chasing the Prince, all lady-like manners disappeared, and the personality becomes opposite; Aggressive and unlady-like. This is so display how angry and upset the characters were that their Prince had been unfaithful to them. To allow the characters seem as modern day Princesses, specific costumes also had to be worn. For Cinderella, my character, a blue modern dress was worn, along with the typical crown. All the other Princesses also wore a dress in their classical colour. Other occasions such as the wedding day, a white dress was worn by each Princesses to indicate they were getting married. This was also shown within the props and costumes, such as a Tiara to indicate their superiority in being a Princesses, and a chapel to show they were getting married.

The cinematography was also very crucial in delivering a clear message within the short film. When the Princesses were chasing the Prince, the camera follows them along. This demonstrates how intense and fast pased the action is happening, and creates an intensifying mood, full of thrills and excitement. Also, during the wedding scene, many different shots are taken to demonstrate how in love the two characters are, which emphasises the heartbreak of the poor princesses. Editing has not been completed with the film yet, however we plan to use any matchcuts within the wedding scene. This is when the Princesses are walking up the isle, and the Princesses are meant to be flicking from one to another. This is to identify that all girls were married to Prince "Charming".  Lastly, sound was also demonstrated in our film, or will be soon. We do not have much dialogue within the film, as the sound quality is not fantastic, and also is not needed to determine the basic storyline. However, a few sentences are spoken to clarify ideas and themes within the short film, such as when the Princesses question where Ariel is. There will be sound effects, such as crunching leaves to identify the fast pace of the Princesses at the beginning of the short film. Mysterious and intensifying music may also be played to increase the Audiences anxiousness and thrill.