Analysis of the Mise-en-Scène from Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

[Name of the Course]Analysis of the Mise-en-Scène from Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

Introduction of the Crew

Transformers: Dark of the moon, got released in 2011, is an American Science Fiction movie got directed by Michael Bay. Michael Bay, born on February 17th 1965, is a world renowned director; his previous direction includes Bad Boys, Friday the 13th, Armageddon and Texas Chainsaw Massacre etc. The film has four producers, Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo de Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. The Production was designed by Nigel Phelps. Don Murphy is the main producer of the entire transformers series. The art direction department also has four art directors includes Benjamin Edelberg, Kevin Ishioka, Richard L. Johnson and Ben Procter. The cinematography was headed by Amir Mokri and rest of the cast includes Shia La Beouf, Josh Duhamel, John Turturra, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Whitley, Patrick Dempsey and Kevin Dunn. The film got produced by “Di Bonaventura Pictures Hasbro” and distributed by “Paramount Pictures” (IMDb, 2011).

The Roles of Major Crew Members

The director's expertise is very important in executing a defined scene effectively. The role of the director is to guide the D.O.P with the aesthetic and dramatic aspects of the distinct scene. The mise-en scene of Transformers: Dark of the Moon is captured admirably in context to the director's understanding of the scene. The shot selection and the sequencing; all got done faultlessly.

Production designer is a person who is primarily responsible for the overall feel of the scene. His or her task is to set and stylize the visuals that tell the story. In context to the Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Nigel Phelps has brilliantly performed his proficiency, along with Michael Bay and Amir Mokri. The lighting, the expressions of the actors and every other art directional aspect is executed so flawlessly that one cannot argue about his job's description, more critically. The art direction of the entire movie is exceptional. The way transformers got constructed and every aspect of detailing is appreciating.

Importance and Impact of Lighting

Lighting is the most crucial part in capturing any scene. It is very important to have a expert cinematographer to produce an amusing scene. Good lighting makes a scene self explanatory. The wow factor of every scene is dependent upon the cinematographer. He can either make a scene or break a scene. In context to Transformer 3, lighting in ...