What is a Mise en scene do? The mise en scène is interpreted and intensified by the cinematographer, and one key element—the lighting—is designed by the cinematographer. (4.3 How does Mis en scene Relate to Cinematographer? . (2011. Film: From Watching to Seeing)
The lighting in this particular scene in Fight Club where Jack (Edward Norton) meets Tyler (Brad Pitt) on an air plane is bright but not too bright just like a real airplane. The lighting is dark around their faces close up. The movie almost gives the characters a secretive and mysterious look. The mood the light evokes is relatively calm, the people in the back ground are quite to make the viewers aware of their conversation.
The film maker in this case, I believe, tells the viewers that the men are curious about what each other do. Leaving a mysterious impression about Tyler and what he does for a living. The two men meet and discuss their interesting views of life and what they do.
The setting is in an airplane, around night time because it is the windows in the airplane are dark making the impression that it is night time. The movie takes place in the modern word in the United States. Both of the characters are on a business trip.
As far as their costuming, Tyler (brad Pitt) is in a