scèneset

scèneset is a term used in theatre, film, and related media to denote a complete configuration of scenery, props, and supporting elements prepared to establish a particular locale, time, and mood for a single scene. The concept covers the arrangement of backdrops, set pieces, furniture, lighting, and sound cues designed by the production designer and executed by stage crews or location teams.

Origin and usage vary by region and discipline. In practice, scénset is used as a concise way to refer to a ready-to-use scene configuration, whether built physically on a stage or assembled from modular components. The spelling with the accent reflects ties to French theatrical terminology, though the term is encountered mainly in English-language design literature and vendor catalogs.

A scénset can be physical or digital. Physical scénsets comprise modular flats, platforms, props, textiles, and lighting rigs that can be assembled, disassembled, or reconfigured between scenes. Digital scénsets appear in previsualization and virtual production as templates or assets that establish camera positions, lighting, and environmental look.

In production practice, the scénset is planned during the design phase, drafted into production drawings, and handed to carpenters, set dressers, electricians, and props teams. Standardized scénsets enable rapid scene changes, reduce setup time, and help maintain continuity.

See also: Set design, Production design, Scenery, Stagecraft.