In this blog post I will be talking about the mise-en-scene of our opening sequence RED - i.e. the props, costume, setting and atmosphere of our opening sequence.
Mise-en-scene:
Most of Our opening sequence is set in a bedroom. The bedroom will consist of:
- Mirror: when Red looks at herself and writes 'RED' on the mirror to show that she has been there
- Chair: Red is seen sitting on a chair when the opening starts
- Bed: where the deceased couple is seen
- Radio: Red is listening to James Brown - Its a Man's World on the radio
- Table: a vanity table with a mirror
- Candle: Red lights a candle at the beginning of the opening sequence
We will also use enigma codes to make the audience ask questions such as Why is she there? Why did she kill those people? Did she actually kill them? Why is she writing on the mirror with red lipstick? Who is she?
- Mirror: when Red looks at herself and writes 'RED' on the mirror to show that she has been there
- Chair: Red is seen sitting on a chair when the opening starts
- Bed: where the deceased couple is seen
- Radio: Red is listening to James Brown - Its a Man's World on the radio
- Table: a vanity table with a mirror
- Candle: Red lights a candle at the beginning of the opening sequence
We will also use enigma codes to make the audience ask questions such as Why is she there? Why did she kill those people? Did she actually kill them? Why is she writing on the mirror with red lipstick? Who is she?
Red's Costume
As for Red's costume, we wanted her clothing to mirror her wealth as she is a rich woman. We want red to look fashionable and neat which is a contrast to her personality as she is a serial killer and suffers from a mental disorder. Serial killers' appearance would normally mirror their personality however, we wanted to avoid this to show that Red is not your usual serial killer.
Her favourite colour is Red hence why she is called 'Red'. She has an obsession with blood and danger and we wanted to show this by incorporating this colour in her everyday outfits/costumes (e.g. Red Lipstick). This highlights the fact that she loves being a danger to society and the fact she loves seeing the blood of her victims. Red's clothing gives her the chance to commit her crimes and get away with them as she does not look like a typical serial killer (e.g. Rough looking, old clothes, messy hair etc). Her clothing also allows her to manipulate men into falling for her as she very fashionable, young and good looking. |
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