Mise-En-Scene In Music Videos

In this post I explore and discuss mise-en-scene in existing music videos.
- Costume/Hair/Makeup
Displays characters in different ways, dependent on genre, iconic motifs for artists
E.G. Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" features gaudy and extravagant costume and makeup to support her controversial image.


- Propps
Often used to illustrate narrative, can be used as a source of comedy
E.G. Lady Gaga's "Telephone" music video uses propps as a source of irony due to the songs title


- Location
Helps solidify genre and narrative
E.G. Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" music video is located in a car, emphasisng the pop genre


- Lighting
Creating different atmospheres and moods, allowing audience to recognise genre and style
E.G. Shania Twain's "Forever and For Always" music video is lit in such a way that we can clearly see a happy and uplifting atmosphere, conventional with the country music genre of her music 


- Colour
Interpreted moods and feelings/atmosphere
E.G. Beyonce's "If I Were A Boy" music video is entirely in black and white to portray sad and melancholy feelings, suggesting a conflict narrative

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