Wednesday, 2 February 2011



Mise-en-scene : The lady is wearing seductive lingerie, with greek esque props in the background to set the scene of the picture. The picture could be for a lover or just for herself. She has an old fashion haircut which suggests what year this was taken in. She is lying on a white table to improver her in this picture. The Greek props contrast against the way the lady is sitting and the clothing she is wearing.

Sound and light: Talking between the photographer and the lady, the flash and click of the camera. The woman dialogue is light hearted and she is laughing showing that she is not taking herself seriously.

Britishness: The British accent.

Colour: The props in the background are white and the table she is lying on is also white this contrasts wit the black lingerie she is wearing. The background is suggesting an angelic and peaceful picture but by her wearing lingerie this suggests something else.

Stereotypes: Lady who still wants to act like she is younger than she really is.


Mise-en-scene : A little boy sitting on a lavish chair, he is wearing formal clothing to match the red chair.
There is a lady in the background who is more than likely going to be his mother, she is positioning his body to make him look his best for the photo. The chair is set in the center of the shot however the boy is sitting to the left of the chair.

Sound and light: People are talking to the child to make him stay still, whilst the child throughout the shot does not have any dialogue.  The light is coming from the center and is all on the child, he has the full attention.

Britishness: Posh, wealthy looking child.

Colour: The background is dull and this makes the chair stand out. The child's jacket matches the red chair, whilst his shoes match his shorts. His 'mother' is wearing dull grey clothing so this suggests that she is not in this picture and has very little importance during this shot.

Stereotypes: A wealthy little boy.


Mise-en-scene : The two ladies at the back are more immature compared to the lady who is sitting on the table and seems more mature. The woman at the back are making seductive gestures towards the photographer, leading over the table and sticking their tongues out. All the women are grouped in the center meaning all are the center of attention and not one is more important than the other.

Sound and light: The ladies are laughing and speaking from the photographer. Click and flash from the camera.

Britishness: A group of good friends having a good time together.

Colour: The background is dark which blends into the two ladies clothing, contrasting with the lady in blue. This questions the audience in why she is the only on wearing blue, this may be because it could be her birthday celebration.

Stereotypes: A group of older ladies having fun but still with a young mind.


Mise-en-scene: The man is wearing a black and white suit with a red Fez. He is in the center of the shot and this is focused more due to his hat. He is wearing a fake moustauche this shows a side of his character which is humorous but is used ironicly during this shot due to his attitude towards the photographer. His hand movement shows slight frustration towards the photographer.

Sound and light: The click of the camera and flash. Characters is speaking to photographer in a serious manner.

Britishness: Formal gentlemanly clothing for a formal event, however the Fez is not part of this.

Colour: The man is wearing a red Fez which makes the man the center of attention in the shot. The background is dull brown color, which makes the man stand out due to the fact he is wearing a black and white suit. This also shows that he has made an effort for the occasion.

Stereotypes: Man in formal clothing but with a twist on sense of humor from his fake moustache and Fez.


Mise-en-scene: Man is placed in the chair, sitting up right looking formal. His posture and facial expressions show he is uncomfortable with the situation that is taking place. The dialogue explains to the audience why he is getting his picture taken.

Sound and light: Dialogue between man in the chair and photographer. Click from the camera and flash.

Britishness: Classic cockney accent.

Colour: The suit blends into the brown background. Shows how his character is boring and does not want to be there.

Stereotypes: Asian middle- class, old man looking for a wife via arranged marriage.


Mise-en-scene : The cat sitting on a chair with a bow on the front, showing it is quite special to its owner, the woman behind it, holding it still. The cat is the center if the shot, in front of the owner, the owner loves her pet, bringing it forward into the spotlight instead of herself

Sound and light: Flash from the camera and click.

Britishness: Sterotypical of an older white woman who adores her cat.

Colour: Chair and rug and grey and white to match the colours of the cat. Take the attention away from the owner, who is wearing a plain black and not much of the focus.

Stereotypes: Of a british old woman who adores her pet.


Mise-en-scene :identical blue dresses on each of the children. Stands out against the dark background. Lady that works there is wearing dull clothing and blends into the background. The mothers dress is slightly dull but still has the blue color to show she’s associated with the girls in the centre. Work ladys hair is scruffy and tied back to show shes busy and at work compared to the mothers hair which has had more time and care put into it the girls hair is all identical and neat and tidy, and is being cared for thorughout the extract. The triplets hands are all linked showing their bond and they all link towards the girl in the centre suggesting she’s the oldest of the three. The two women on the edge are symmetrical in the way they are positioned and sat , creating the focus of the scene, the girls in the centre. Mum looks proud and the worker looks tired and not very interested in the mothers story. Two of the triplets look jealous of the sister in the centre getting all the attention. Makes you wonder where the father is in all of this?

Sound and light: Two lights behind focus in on the triplets to add to the main focus of the scene which is them. Light coming in from above and filler lights on the side to soften the faces. The light casts a shadow over the worker to show she’s less important to the scene and the light is more focused on the mother who is telling a story. Sounds of the mother talking about how she conceived the children showing she is comfortable with the other lady in the scene. And there is sounds of fussing over the triplets, to show they are still setting up for the actual photo. Cannot hear the male voice of the photographer like you can in other scenes. adds to the fact they’re not ready for the picture yet.

Britishness: ballerinas. British girls take ballet classes when they were younger. Mothers british accent. Proud british mother.

Colour: dark background. Triplets stand out in the blue. Lady that works there is wearing dull clothing and blends into the background. The mothers dress is slightly dull but still has the blue color to show she’s associated with the girls in the centre. Triplets white shoes stand out against the dark flooring also.

Stereotypes: classic blonde ballerinas. Typical mother in background trying to push her children to greatness as well to the front of the picture. Possibly single mum trying to do good by her daughters to make up for no father, possibly spoiling them?