mise-en-scène

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French term meaning "putting into the scene," originally used to describe the arrangement of visual components on a stage.The term was later used in film criticism to include discussion of camera position, the relationships between objects, people, and masses and how they collectively affect the work. Results of this technique are often montage sequences, careful editing, and careful composition within and individual film frame. The has been, but is rarely used outside of a film context.
mise-en-scène
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024