Mis en Scene

Now that we have decided which idea we will use: Interrogation, we needed to think of the costumes, props and settings.

Setting:

• We will use The Pod by the Hub, as this is a small, dark room which will therefore set the scene of an interrogation. This is because the dark, low key lighting will signify an intense, suspense filled atmosphere which therefore gives the connotations that the conversation they are having is a serious one. 
• We will also need to use the corridor outside so that we can get a series of shots to introduce the interrogator walking into the room, which will also create suspense as if the cutting is fast, then it will therefore create a fast pace which also signifies a tense conversation coming up.

Props:

• A tape recorder - this is so that the interrogator can indicate the time of interview, we had the idea for this prop from a Youtube clip which we have included in one of our blog posts.  
• We decided to look at a stereotypical image of a detective, and the first few images that came up were of policeman with doghnuts and and coffee, therfore we thought we would include this to create a comedic element, and we also thought that we might be able to use the doghnuts to create a threatening action. To the right and above you see the most common images, and we felt these were sterotypical images of policeman.
• We also said we would need a table and two chairs, as we thought, based on what we see in films and television, that this was standard for an interrogation scene.  

Costume

• In terms of costume, we wanted each character to portray their status. This is why we wanted the detecitve in a suit, as it holds smart connotations and therefore signifies a high status, which is what the detective holds as he has power over the supposed criminal. However, we wanted this supposed criminal in casual clothing, to therefore convey his nonchalant feelings about being in the interrogation room. I searched through images to try to find an interrogation scene that portrayed both of these costumes effectively, in order to use it when finding the right costumes. You can see this image above, right, underneath teh images of the policeman.

- Laura