During Monday’s lesson we researched deeper into the different aspects of genre to help us have a greater understanding of different types of film. Doing this will help us make decisions on how to challenge conventions to create something unique whilst keeping elements the same as the stylistic conventions of my chosen media choice (music videos) – in order for the audience to understand the final product whilst being successful.
Film noir has distinctive characteristics and conventions which began in the early 40’s. The contrast of the black and white shots with sinister shadows and orchestral non – diegetic music creates a sophisticated yet thrilling piece of footage.
The typical conventions of film noir are black and white, cigarettes, shadows, guns, alcohol, lipstick.
The video below is a classic piece of film noir.
The Killers - (1946)
Director - Robert Siodmak
I love how the shots appear dramatised by the low key black and white shots. Using black and white editing is something I am debating to use in my own work as I am wanting to create a vintage looking video, similar to The Kooks – Ooh La. (see post 15th July 2009)
However, seeing as the song choice that I have chosen a light hearted melodic song, I feel black and white may look too dramatic, where as the lighting used in the video for Florence + the machine is over exposed, and almost dream like whilst keeping the retro vintage feel, keeping with the bands style and ideologies.
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