Setting/location - The setting seen in the clip is the castle of Winterfell - which is in the North - and the surrounding landscapes, these are seen covered with snow which suggests that the setting normally isn't travelled to and that it would have been hard to get to in the snow.
Costumes - Different costumes are used to show the contrast between the characters. The Stark family live in Winterfell so they are used to the cold and the snow. This is connoted by the use of their costumes as they are all wearing big, thick coats and furs. The colours worn are also quite dark colours which can suggest that these characters aren't the ones who are supposed to stand out in the scene and this becomes apparent when the King's party arrives. The King and his family's costumes are very different to the Stark's as they look unprepared for the weather and the cold as they are in royal gowns of quite thin materials. The colour of their clothes compared to the Stark's is also significant as they wear a bold range of colours that are associated with wealth and royalty to show who they are without any introduction.
Body language - Body language is a main feature in the scene as it shows how the two groups of characters react to the arrival of the King and his party. The Stark's - who are waiting for them to arrive - are seen tense and nervous and this infers that they don't feel comfortable being in that situation. This is different with the children though as they are seen to be excited and we later find that the reason for the arrival is for the oldest daughter Sansa to be married to the Prince and this connotes why they are feeling this way compared to their parents. The King's family on the other hand also look quite tense but hold a sense of confidence and power when they enter the scene and this reflects their family's pride and honour. This is especially shown in the Queen and Prince Joffrey as we later find out their family is held in higher honour than the King's.
Props - There aren't many props used in the scene but the main one we see is a helmet used by the youngest daughter of the Stark family. The use of this prop not only refers back to Arya's character as she enjoys things like fighting with swords and spending time with her brothers but it also knocks the gender stereotype of girls - especially in the time period of the programme. Armour is a masculine item used by knights and this fact connotes that Arya is rebellious and that she dislikes being assigned roles for her gender. Banners are also used as props to show the difference in the two groups and this connotes that throughout the kingdom there are different families of high power and this can further infer that they are all in competition. It also shows that the King's family have most likely travelled far to come to Winterfell. This is also shown through the use of horses and carriages which have been used to escort the family.
Decor - The only decor really shown is the exterior of the castle and it's surrounding lands, these are seen in a grey/pale shade of lighting which connotes the time of day - which is early morning - and reflects the overall feel of the situation. The castle however reflects the Stark's life as it shows that they are of some wealth and significance in the kingdom - Lord and Lady Stark own Winterfell - and it also infers that they are the rulers of the North. The castle however has a welcoming feel to it which suggests that the Stark's are of a good nature and they are welcoming their guests with open arms (even if they don't like to).
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