Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene means everything in the shot, it covers iconography, composition, sets  actors, costumes and lighting. These all contribute to the overall effect of the film and help set a sense of time and space as well as setting the mood and even suggesting the characters state of mind. Some key aspects of mise-en-scene are;

Lighting-The lighting can influence the way the audience perceive the characters, actions, mood and theme. The light emphasises time of day, mood and distance. The way light is presented for example in shadows can create more depth to the film by creating a sense of mystery or fear. However because light has this effect on the audience it has to be well planned by the cinematographers.

Composition-This is the way the props and actors have been placed in the shot. This should generally be kept in a balance of symmetry unless it is purposely unbalanced to emphasise certain aspects of the shot which the director wants to give particular attention to.

Costume-The costumes are what the actors are required to wear by the director. Costumes create the effects of time periods when combined with the hair and make up and they also reveal things about the character and distinguish the character.