Blog Post 9: What is Mise-en-scene?

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What is Mise-en-scene? Why is it important? I am here to answer those questions. 

Today I would like to talk about what separates good films or shows from great ones. One tactic that elevates these films or shows is the use of mise-en-scene. This tactic helps get the viewers' attention by making the viewer feel as if they are actually part of the movie. One show that I watch regularly that is great at using mise-en-scene is Shameless. 

The importance of detail in this show makes the audience feel as if they are in the set..if that makes sense. For example, Shameless is set in the Southside of Chicago and is about lower-class family doing everything they can to survive. 

This video shows the behind the scenes of the making of one of the most used film sets, The Gallagher home. The details from the home decorations in the living room and kitchen to the bedroom decorations makes me feel like I have complete understanding of their lifestyle. 

I believe that this is one of my favorite shows because of the use of mise-en-scene. I have re-watched this show over eight times, and each time I notice a different detail that I had missed previously. This show makes me feel as if I am living in Southside Chicago watching this family grow up and struggle to live life. Being able to feel a part of the show is a perfect representation of what mise-en-scene is supposed to do.