Mise-en-scene idea - pros and cons

In this post, I am going to be explaining the advantages and disadvantages that I must take into account when having to film my scene/idea within the music video

1.0: Clothes/make-upThe pros of filming and using the clothes and makeup ideas for my scenes within the music video is that it helps relate the theme and topic of the song with the lyrics.

For example, the lyrics "I need a doctor, to bring me back to life" shows that the scene and topic of the song is quite gloomy and ghostly. So taking into account the mise-en scene topic of clothes and makeup, i am able to make the meaning and relation of the visual content more appropriate to the song.

The cons of filming this idea for my scenes within the music video is that it is quite dull and may not catch the audience's interest as quick/strongly.

Also on the filming aspect, the disadvantage that may occur is that it may not come up clear and the effect we desird if the correct techniques and lighting is not used.

2.0: Locations

 

the pros of the choice of location for my scene in the music video is that there wont be many interferences, (e.g. weather, public, sound, etc.). this is a advantage as it means I wont be disrupted when acting/filming, which will save time and effort for permission.

 

The disadvantage of filming in a dark box/room is that it may be crowded and there may be a high risk of someone getting injured or tasks failing without a large space.

 

Another con that i would need to take into account of is the aspect of lighting and fitting in all of the equipment needed. I would also need permission from the person in charge is I am allowed to use the situated room and perhaps its facilities/equipment.

 

3.0: Props

 

The advantages of using the props within the music video is that it relates and ties in the topic of the song. the clocks will help represent and enhance the emotions and messages that will be protrayed within the scene.

 

The disadvantages that will occur when gathering the props for the filming/shooting of the scene is that it will be very expensive to get a large volume of clocks to fill up the room, and if we borrow the prop equipment it will need permission.

 

Also another disadvantage is that there are health and safety issues which need to be thought of when wishing to tuse these props within the music video because it requires sharp materials and technicians to place the props.

 

4.0: Lighting

 

The advantages on the lighting aspect when filming this idea for the music video is that we can easily expand/minimise the amount and type of light we wish to use as we will be in a enclosed area, where not natural light will be exposed to the camera. So we will be using our own type of back, key and filler lighting equipment to help achieve the finish we desire.

 

The disadvantages on the lighting aspect when filming the idea for my scene within the music video is that there is a risk of overheating and over-crowdedness because of so many different types of equipment within a small area.

 

5.0: Actors movements/expressions

 

The advantages of using these movements and expressions for my scene within the music video is that it will help portray the correct message and help enhance the overall emotions that are proposed to portray within the video.

 

The cons of using these expressions or movements within the music scene is that it may portray the wrong message or offend some people, based on the topic of death and "losing my mind".