I've just been introduced via a Light workshop lecture to the aspect of Film Noir, using light to successfully produce an aspect of tone and drama. In such films, there was always the aspect of crime and thrill, so in partnership, the aspect of drama and suspense was added via light. As a starter to the workshop, we have been told to research further into the aspects of Film Noir, I found such aspects such as the silhouette contrast of light and shadow very interesting. We were shown examples of the following pieces:- Nosferatu 1922- Directed by F.W. Murnau - heavy shadows and the invention of fictional shadowed films.
- Cabinet of Dr. Caligori 1920 - Dr. Robert Wiene (shadows painted onto set to emphasise further contrast)
- The Grifters 1990
- The Man Who Wasn't There- 2001
- This Gun for Hire 1942
- Blade Runner 1982
- The Lady from Shanghai 1988
- The Matrix 1999
- Out of the Past 1947
Before the shoot commenced, we selected some printed images out of the group that we thought were the most effective, we had previously researched our own photos and gathered the ones that we thought we had the relevant props for. I personally brought some hats, a blazer and some ties in to contribute to the compositions, overall we had the following props-
- Blazers, a variety that different people brought in
- Ties
- An e-cig for smoke effects (water vapour only)
- Hats
- Jewellery
- Dresses
- Fur coats
- Guns
- Whiskey glass
These props provided important tools in order to compose all of the film noir pieces. They were split amongst the two groups constructing the pieces. I think that the overall effect of the film Noir pieces is particularly inspiring to me, how can lighting be used in other ways? Perhaps in future animations or compositions, more consideration of lighting will be considered due to this workshop helping us with the planning.
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