Mise en Scene

Mise en Scene

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  In this imageof Katy Perry, there is a baby blue ombre effect background, blue is a pure light colour which signifies wisdom, confidence and calmness, it is also considered beneficial to the mind and body, keeping in mind the young female demographic, colours with meaning are important. In contrast to the background Katy is wearing a holographic multicoloured zip up dress which is heavily covered in sequins. The use of multiple colours cleverly represents the pop industry and what it stands for. Her hair appears to have been blow dried into an almost messy style, her green wavy hair is simplistic yet stylish as she poses touching her hair at the back. Eye contact is being made with the audience in a way which suggests confidence and power. Her makeup is very light and not very visible, this lures the audience towards Katy’s dress and does not take attention away from the main focal point of this photograph. Lighting is high key in this medium close up of Katy Perry, again this indicates the pureness but also emphasises the multi coloured dress, hair and makeup, overall making Katy look flawless, opposing to low key lighting which conveys drama and mystery, the audience can acquire a sense of positivity from the bright light which highlights the vast range of colour and cheerful vibe which is associated with pop. One Direction are seen posing together conveying friendship and closeness, each of their outfits complement one another through the colour black. Two of the band members are seen smiling into the camera, whereas the others are enticed laughing. This relaxed setting of the boys can help the readers relate to them as they are not posing for a traditional photo, their laughs are genuine. This image captures each one of the boys individuality through their general fashion and hairstyle, Harry for example is rather messy, his hair is long and untidy and his shirt is seen hanging down, Liam on the other hand is quite the opposite, his hair is neaty combed, shirt is tucked in and he is even wearing a blazer, this makes him seem like the more reserved professional member of the band rather than Harry who is portraying a fun, outgoing guy. The background of this image is rather homely, the palm tree leaves wallpaper adds to the general aesthetics of this photo and at the same time makes it more relaxed. Happiness is heavily conveyed through the boys positioning with one another, you would expect to see
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  this pose whenfriends go out and pose for a photograph together, this illustrates that they are all comfortable being together and the audience can therefore hold meaning to the image which connotes a happy cheerful vibe. The lighting in this image is again highkey, there is no use of any props but positioning and facial expressions are used to signify the mood. In this image Justin Bieber stares boldly into the camera in a way that suggest attitude but at the same time vulnerability, Justin could be classed as vulnerable here do to his facial expression and exposed shoulders. The colouring is very edgy and modern almost similar to contemporary art, the image has been made up to look like a piece of art through the use of ambient lighting, this also accentuates his body art. The grey tank top that Justin is wearing helps to define his muscular shoulders and bring out his tattoos, young females adore images such as this one as they can see Justin for who he really is. Justin’s hair is covering one of his eyes, this furtherly draws attention to them as they look mysterious and he seems to know something that the audience does not. His hair has been styled to look messy, this again fits the modern stylish men's hairstyle of long and untidy, his hair could be classes as matted in this particular image, matted hair is associated with beach hair, Justin is Canadian and has be known to resignate in LA, the hairstyle is a reflection of the beach states he lives in. the background being purple represents power, creativity, wealth and pride. Each characteristic can be used to describe Justin as a person hence the use of ambient lighting to reflect the mood and Justin's personality to a further extent.