Film Opening Mise-En-Scene Elements

Mise-en-scene is one of the most important elements when filming. The mise-en-scene tells the viewer about the characters, the personality, the setting and so much more.

Costumes

For the costumes, Sophia and Vicky's clothes will be very similar since the 2 characters are also very similar. They will both wear bathing suits with sandals, jean shorts, and tube/tank tops on top. This is a very typical teenage outfit for going to the beach, letting the viewer infer that that is where they're headed. Both characters will wear clothes with color unlike Sammy showing how she's different from them. Colorful clothing is also common among "popular girls", so it shows how Sophia and Vicky fit the stereotype. As for Sammy, she will be wearing a similar outfit in an attempt to fit in, but she will wear all black to show a contrast between the characters and their personalities.

This picture somewhat resembles the outfits and colors Sophia and Vicky will wear

Props

For our film opening the characters are going to the beach. In one of the first scenes, the main character is shown getting ready and packing her bag for the beach. In her bag, she will pack a water bottle, sunscreen, a towel, sunglasses, a brush, and snacks. Showing these props when the character is getting ready leads the viewers to infer where she is heading. Once the characters get to the beach Sophia and Vicky pull out a bottle of alcohol which will just be a bottle wrapped in a brown bag. This prop is essential for conveying the message of peer pressure.