As discussed in the previous term, MISE-EN-SCENE, as a professional term in the film and television industry, refers to the arrangement and design of film and television scenes. In this stage, the art and set design personnel need to coordinate and arrange the following numerous aspects:
1.Costumes and props
- Hairstyle and makeup
- Facial expressions and body language
- Lighting
- Role Scheduling
In 3D animation, the entire world is virtual. Compared with the set setting work in the real world, animation directors can arrange scene props, lighting, etc. more freely.
1.Determine the shot size
For the same scene, employing different shot sizes will yield entirely distinct expressive effects. For instance, close-ups are typically utilized to highlight a person’s face, amplify their inner emotions, or emphasize specific details. Meanwhile, medium shots and long shots are generally employed to depict spatial relationships between characters as well as between characters and the environment. Each shot size carries unique significance, and mastering the skill of arranging and applying transitions between different shot sizes in a reasonable manner is crucial.
2. Golden Ratio in Film Composition
The golden ratio is a fundamental concept in mathematics and is intricately linked to the Fibonacci sequence. The compositional principles derived from the golden ratio also play a significant role in the domains of painting and photography. Similar to filmmaking, when creating 3D animations, it is essential to consider the composition of each shot to ensure that the characters and objects within the frame are positioned in aesthetically pleasing ways.
Previsualization
After acquiring a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of picture composition, you can proceed to create storyboards and develop previsualizations based on them. Previsualization, or previs, is essentially a dynamic representation of the narrative structure, emphasizing the organization and linkage of shots while effectively showcasing the practical application of shot language in final productions. The next article will introduce in detail what Previs is.