Thursday 27 November 2008

Film Noir Focusing On The Genre`s Distinctive Lighting Style

Facts About "Film Noir"
Films that were made in the early 1940`s (Double Indemnity) through late 1950`s (Touch Of Evil)..
Films are generally shot in Black and White which are on Low Budgets..
Film noir is a cinematic term to describe stylish Hollywood Crime Dramas..


The term Film Noir is (French for "Black Film") which was first applied to Hollywood movies by Nino Frank in 1947.
The main uses of Film Noir are Crime, brutal violence, bizarre plot twists and motivations.
Noir was moved to television in the 1950`s..
It contrast of both Low Key lighting and High Key lighting, giving it an effect from both lightings.
The films were shown in darkness and these included films such as Double Indemnity, Laura, and Murder My Sweet.
It is said that some have argued that Film Noir is more of a genre and others say its its more of a mood or tone.
Characteristics that go with Film Noir.
Neon Signs
Corruption
Shadows
Urban Environment
Rain Soaked Streets
Flickering Light Lamps
Films done it Black and White
Criminal Underworld

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