Othello

Giuseppe Verdi's Othello, performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus displayed aspect various aspects of Mise-en-scene. Its color scheme of blue, black, brown, and grey, along with the low lighting provided a dark and mysterious feeling for the viewer. The dramatic music played into this as well. There are mostly medium and full shots throughout this Opera. When specific individual have dialogue or song, their expressions are prominent, so it's important to have the correct camera proxemics to capture them. In this Opera, the focus of the camera doesn't change, but the lighting and the position of the frame does to show who the dominant character is in a specific scene.