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Cinematography

Mise-en-scène

The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume.

In Depth

French for 'placing on stage', it refers to the overall look and feel of a movie. It's how a director communicates story through visual information alone.

Example

"Wes Anderson is famous for his meticulous mise-en-scène, with symmetrical framing and specific color palettes."