Mise-en-scene

• setting/ location

• colours

• props/ objects

• hairstyle

• costume (clothes)

• make-up

• posture/ gesture

• position in frame

• choice of actor

• performance

• lighting

Skins

1.setting/location

The setting appears to be in a forest/woods. We can infer this  because of the tree's in the background and leaves/twigs on the floor. It appears that the people in the scene are camping. 

2. Colours

The colours in the background are natural colours such as brown and green. Green symbolizes nature and harmony which suggests that everything is calm at this point.

3. Props/Objects

There are tents and sparklers used as probs in this scene. This tells the audience that the characters are camping as tents/sparklers connote camping. 

4. Hairstyles 

The two girls at the front of the frame have their hair down and it appears to be a bit messy which suggests they're not bothered about how it looks. The girl in the background has her hair dyed red and a hair band in it which suggests she cares more about how she looks. There are 3 men in the frame, 1 is wearing a hat which suggest its cold and the other two have brown hair which is styled and messy which also suggests they don't care about how they look. 

5. Costumes 

The characters are all wearing coats/long sleeves which suggests its a cold day and maybe it's in the autumn/winter. The girl at the front with brown hair is wearing grungy black clothing with holes in which suggests she's a more angry/sad character because black connotes sadness. In contrast the girl opposite her is in bright colours such as pink with suggests she's happy. The girl with red hair is wearing a fur jacket which suggests she's into fashion. The boy walking towards the girls outfit looks scruffy which suggests he doesn't care about fashion. 

6. Makeup 

Although it is hard to see what makeup the girls are wearing in this frame, we can see that one of the girls is wearing dark eye makeup which again suggests she's more gothic and grungy. This may suggest this girl is less friendly as her appearance is harsh. We can see the girl with the red hair is heavily made up which again highlights how she might be a shallow character. 

7. Posture/Gesture 

The two girls at the front are both slouched over and looking at something on the floor. They are sat opposite each other and appear to be talking. The way the girl behind them is stood suggests she's annoyed at them as she's slouching and staring at what they're doing. The fact thats she's slouching may also suggest she's feeling insecure so whats to make her self smaller and less obvious. The boy behind them appears to be walking over to see what the 2 girls are doing. The 2 boys at the very back appear to be talking happily as they are stood up straight which suggests they're in good moods and feeling confident.

8. Position in frame 

The two girls at the front are the centre of attention and it is clear that the boy and the girl behind them have their attention on them too. The girl with the red hair also appears to be important because she's higher up looking down on the while also being in the centre of the frame. 

9. Choice of actor

All the actors in this program are amateur and this is often their first big acting job  This may be done to make sure that people know them for their role in skins and they can be seen as effy, for example, rather than a previous role they've played. 

10. Performance 

It is difficult to analyze the performance from a still image but you can infer that there is some drama/conflict taking place. 

11. Lighting 

The trees cover the sky and shade the area however you can still tell its daylight because the sun is streaming through gaps in the trees. 

Mad men

1. setting/location

The setting appears to be a place of work. We can tell this from the desks and phones. The building also is decorated in a business style and looks like an office. 

2. colours 

The background colours in the clip are  mainly neutral with occasional pops of colour. This suggests that it is a place of work because neutral colours are used in offices as they help people concentrate and feel calm which is needed when working.  

3. Props/objects 

The probs used in this scene include a telephone and typewriter. These highlight that it is a place of work and the typewriter also suggests that his show is set in the 60s/70s. People are also smoking inside which highlights the time period it is set in. 

4. Hairstyles  

The hairstyles in this clip look quite outdated and suggest that the programme, is not set in the last 10 years. 

5.Costumes 

As well as highlighting the time the programme is set, the costumes also present how the women are in a place of work. The woman in the blue dress is wearing a long, blue dress. It has long sleeves and she is also wearing earrings. This outfit accentuates the curves of the woman which may make her appear like a strong female character. Also her outfit is long and work appropriate which highlights where they are. All the women have their arms, chest and thighs covered which highlights how they are at work. 

6. Makeup 

The women are all heavily made up which suggests they all care about their appearance and what people think about them. 

7. Posture/gesture

The woman in the blue dress has a good posture and is standing very straight, this suggests she's confident and in power. 

8. position in frame

The woman in the blue dress is clearly the most powerful in the clip. At the beginning she stands up talking to the lady at her desk and is looking down at her which makes her seem more powerful and the other women more vulnerable. 

9. Choice of actor

The actors and all women which is unusual because it was set it the 60s and it is in a place of work. This may be to highlight how women were working towards the equal pay act/more rights during this time. 

10. Performance 

The characters performance is very convincing and they all stay in role. 

11. Lighting

The lighting appears to be artificial light which highlights that they are in an office/building indoors.