Mise en Scene Planning

One of the pre production tasks was to look at the Mise en scene of our program.

Casting:

As shown in our presentation we have already looked at a number of different cast members who fit the role of our characters well. We are also hoping to work closely with the schools drama department in order to cast the correct members for our production in order to make it as professional as possible.

Locations: 

We have also briefly discussed locations in our presentation. When discussing on locations for characters such as the immigrant we thought of Southall Broadway but later came to the conclusion it would be inappropriate because of the riots in 1984 it could offend a number of people and also break ofcom's rules. Other highly Asian populated areas such as Hounslow will be used instead. We will also be having scenes shot in estates, gyms and boxing arena's alone.

Lighting:

When considering lighting we decided it would be best for the type of program it is to leave it looking as natural as possible and so we have decided to use no particular lighting and just natural lighting. 

Props:

Each character will possess different props. For example the failed boxer will carry boxing gloves, the failed WAG would carry a handbag with an animal inside of it.

Costumes:

The costumes worn by the actors is a very important aspect in this program as it will be what allows the audience to differentiate the characters with for example the failed boxer is likely to be wearing boxing clothes such as shorts and so the audience are able to recognize and identify with him.