Mise En Scene – The arrangement of the scenery, props, etc on the stage of a theatrical production or a film.

An example of a film series that uses mise en scene effectively is the Star Wars film’s. This is because they utilize prop, set and costume design to fully immerse the viewer into the universe that has been created and has become the staple in film and pop culture it is today. The Star Wars series uses incredible Mise en Scene to create a completely original universe and style that most people can recognize just from a glance. The Mise en Scene used in the Star Wars series is used to create a futuristic environment mainly with the costumes and the architecture design. It also utilizes CGI which although was still a relatively primitive technology at the time the early star wars series was made it still adds depth to the films and is part of what makes the series recognizable throughout the world.