Mise en scene Pt 1

  For this blog, I will discuss Mise-en-scene, specifically our outfits or costumes. Costuming is key in film production; it can visually portray a character's personality and the film's setting. In our film, "JD" the protagonist's outfits consist of athletic wear, basketball jerseys, and casual streetwear. Coach Marcus will be wearing business casual/casual attire, such as a button-down shirt or a polo t-shirt.

  Since our opening begins with JD's training, he will wear a basketball jersey, Dri-Fit shorts, and old, worn-out basketball shoes. These clothes are perfect for this specific scene. They begin to hint at his love and passion for basketball and also help display the setting. Coach Marcus will be wearing a polo shirt, this allows the viewer to infer that he is a serious coach, who takes his job seriously.

Something along the lines of this.

 In the second scene where JD is speaking to his coach, we are stuck between two outfits for JD. The first one is the same outfit he wore in the first scene because we haven't decided whether the talk is right after training or another day. The second outfit is a shirt and shorts, a super casual, laid-back outfit for a young kid like JD. As for Coach Marcus, he will be wearing something very similar to what he was wearing in scene one.

 In the third scene where JD is speaking to his mother about his basketball struggles, he will be wearing a comfy outfit. Something most people would wear to walk around their house. His mother will be wearing sweatpants and an oversized shirt or hoodie, again something very comfy.

  For our final scene, JD will be wearing workout clothes such as compression clothes and Dri-Fit. He will have headphones in and gym shoes, we also have to find a way to make him look sweaty. Maybe a spray bottle with water will do the trick.