Doctor Who detailed analysis

Mise -en -scene

Doctor Who - costumes old, fashioned and formal. Shows authority he has and gives off the feeling he is the main character.  

Setting

Secret underground lab - blue icy, cold colour

Analyse how mis en scene is used to create meaning in a media product you have studied?

In the doctor who episode, the power of three, mis en scene plays an important role in establishing a sense of character and mood. For example, in terms of costume, the doctor is represented as a character who holds a position of authority. This is demonstrated through his old fashioned, formal appearance. He wears a bow tie, blue - grey shirt and tweed jacket. The doctor's appearance creates a sense of timelessness, which reflects the fact that the show has been running since 1963. Successive Doctors have worn similar attire since the show's inception. Rick Altman states that audiences consume media for different reasons, one of these is emotional pleasure. The Doctor's antiquated dress codes trigger feelings of nostalgia in the audience, making us feel a sense of fondness and identification with his character.