Mise-en-scene for our first scene

 For our first scene, we had to effectively plan our filming location and think of a perfect spot to obtain a proper vibe for our film. We decided on the neighborhood, Monterra, as stated before, since I knew it had the lighting necessary for a kidnapping-type film and long roads to create suspense. I also decided to dress in a casual outfit with a white shirt, navy blue shorts, and Crocs to ensure it looks realistic. We used the hoodie to pretend to kidnap me since we did not have a bag at the time, so we had to improvise and use what we had. Tyler was not shown in the scene, but he is wearing a black shirt and black leggings, which is also what we plan for him to wear while filming our next scene. We made sure to film under a street light to add emphasis on the silence and eeriness of the surroundings to create further suspense. 



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