Film Noir research x8

1. The time period that I think that the photo was taken was around the 1930's/40's/ This is because of the black and white colours used and the clothing that the man is wearing shows how old the photo is. The message that the photograph could be trying to convey is a man walking down the street hiding something secret that no-one is allowed to know. It also gives the impression that the message is about some-one following some-one with the shadow effect used. The unique features that make the image different from current day photos is the fact that it is black and white. It highlights/symbolises that something dark is going on in this photo. The lighting shows the deep, dark, horror side of the photo. The only thing that is different form modern day is the fact that it isn't in colour showing a mystery to the scene. If I was to recreate the image I would set up the camera on the street with a male actor acting out the shadowed man with another actor in the distance/background blurred. The props that I would use is the two characters/people wearing black showing the dark side. I would use a tint effect to make the photo blurred and horror like- black and white.  The light is coming from the window near the distanced man showing that it could be a window/sun. (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45367000/jpg/_45367504_288811-1.jpg)

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 The time period that I think the photo was taken was around the 1950's maybe the 1960's. This is because of the way the man and woman are looking/staring at each other showing their different side. The clothing indicates how old the shot is aswell as the tinted black and white effect. The message that the photo is trying to convey is a man staring at something, being more interested in something other than the girl. It shows the woman/girl who is more interested in the man but the man isn't bothered because he is concerned. It shows that their might have been a spilt in the photo with the way the two characters are keeping out of each others way on purpose. The unique features and differences in this photo compared to modern day is the fact that it is black and white. It also shows the difference between how women and men were treated to each other compared to now. Now men and women are treated equally but they weren't back then.  If I was to recreate this image I would use a corridor in college for the scenario, also the lighting would be dark and dull showing the darkness. The props would be just a glass of water or bottle indicating the man. The costumes that I would use is a suit/tie for the man and a black and white suit for the woman with her hair big and bob like. (http://i42.tinypic.com/t7cpqp.jpg)

3. This time period is probably the 1920s/30s. It reminds me of laurel and hardy time because of the lighting. The characters looks similar to laurel and hardy which is why it is reminds me of them from this photo, especially the one on the left who looks exactly like Laurel. The message that the photograph is conveying/showing is the fact that the two characters are sort of friends. This photo indicates the similarity between the two characters including a tiny bit of a drug, like an old pipe. The costumes used show how old the characters were/are by the colours of their clothing. If I was to recreate this photo I would have two actors acting out these two characters. The props that will be used in the photo/shot would be a hat for the right hand man. Also the left hand man has a chain thing on his costume showing that he looks a bit like a detective. It is different to modern day because modern day would be coloured and less drugs, but old films would sue more drugs and black and white lighting aswell as using a small camera. The location that I would use in this photo would be a corridor/dark room to show the shadow effect, behind the characters mood without any dialogue/ speaking. The make-up that would be used would be dark/black make-up across the eyes with short hair, girls might have their hair in a bun.  (http://www.greanvillepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Double-Indemnity-4-560x400.jpg)

4. The time period for this photo would be around the 1940s. This is because of the different shots used to create the film. The message that this photo/film could be trying to convey is about a man who is trying to hide the fact that he smokes. Also the photo shows another character trying to hide an identity chasing the old, grumpy sort of man. This is the shot that I would like to recreate because the lighting in the shot is perfect to recreate. I would recreate this photo by having one actor as the man that you can see in the background. They would be wearing all black showing how mysterious the man is. I like this shot because of the lighting and the scenario. This shot shows the scenario of almost another man the same as the man in the distance following him/stalking him as if he is a reflection. For the actor who would be in this shot would be almost out of shot as though they are running around the corner, away from the camera. The shadow effect shows a mystery of the plot/story causing the horror/fear. The shot is quite good with the viewpoint because it indicates where the man is and where he is going. It is as though the man is directly in a street. The location that would be perfect for me to recreate would be a corridor or alleyway. Maybe the windy stairs would be great for this photo. This is because the lighting in those places is the best and more like a film noir. It would capture the shadows and lighting perfectly well. If I was to recreate this then I might use another actor as the shadow in black and very little lighting on the shot, mainly focusing on the man running away from a fear or scare. The editing process would be black and white to make the mystery seem real, I would also make the shadow possibly like a ghost effect showing that something is following the man. This is my favourite scene out of the few from this video because it looks like  a great film noir, abit like harry potter.                                                                                                                                                                    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsw4F14OU54

5.          5. The time period of this photo would be around the 1940s-1960s because of the creepiness used. I also think that it is that old because of the way that the man is standing in front of the fence/bar thing. It is like he is trapped in a nightmare or daydream.  The message that I think is being conveyed throughout this photo is the fact that there is a man who is covering something important like who he really is. It is like he is a detective. The unique features that make the image different from modern day is the completely black character, not showing any of his body. It is different to now because it isn't in colour and there is very little dialogue. This photo gives you the feel that you are in the film, the character, actor is kind of doing abut of direct address with the way he is standing and facing. If I was recreating the photo I would use a very dark lighting because this photo is as though there is nothing to show but a lot to hide.  The mans facial expression isn't much because you cant really see his face. The costumes that I would use is complete black and a black hat. The actor would be standing still, looking down and a little bit at the bar. The lighting would be a little bit coming from the window, not much at all. This would show a hidden character in this photo which is what I am looking for. The location that would be perfect for this would be anywhere that is completely dark like a corridor or stairs. This is because these locations are the best for lighting. There will not be any props because the man isn't holding very many. The problems that I might face with recreating this photograph is some of the lighting because it is dark, and the bars and fence part would be hard because I am not sure how I can recreate this part of the image. The character would be looking very dull, no smiling.( http://static.wixstatic.com/media/280d0a_955d94210d5645078466b2afb6ed1a5d.jpg)

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T        6.   The time period that I think that the photo was taken was in the early 1930's- late 1940's. This is because of the way that the woman is looking and her clothes that she is wearing. It shows that the woman is hiding something that she doesn't want anyone to know about. This is the message that I think is trying to get across to the audience. It is different to modern days because of the dull, dusty colours used. There is no colours which shows the horror behind the scene without dialogue. Also this photo kind of uses a drug whereas now a days there isn't as much drugs used but only for horror films. The problems that I might have with this photo is the fact that the lighting is quite hard on this photo as there is a shadow going right through the woman's face. The make-up that I would use in this photo is black across the eyes and black mascara to show the dark side. Also to recreate this photo I would have the woman / actress wearing a black top to show the deep end of the character, also the actress would be wearing black nail varnish to keep the photo dark and dust like, her hair would be down long but barely noticeable. The location that I would use for this would be on the streets because it is the perfect atmosphere and lighting. The lighting is black and dark on the streets so this photo would be easily recreate able. The actress would not be smiling, she would be pouting/wearing a straight face. (http://41.media.tumblr.com/9442987697cd7d8366e04d7c26121694/tumblr_nb308zbr6f1qjcgypo5_r1_400.jpg)

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The    The time period that I think the photo is trying to get across is about 2 men who keep missing each other  as if they are in some sort of dream, mirror image. I think that the main message that is trying to be conveyed throughout this photo is about these two men who are reflections of each others, and that they are in some sort of dream or nightmare.  The unique features of this compared to modern day would be the fact that it is completely situated like it is a dream or nightmare with the black character and the dark black garden. The problems that I would face with recreating this photo would be trying to get the lighting right as the lighting in this photo is hard, aswell as getting the reflection lighting of the two characters. I would recreate this image by having two actors playing each character, one of them would be a black figure, completely shadowed and the other man would be in more of a light on an outside scene like the street or inside college. The location that would be perfect for this photo would be an archway or the street aswell as using a mirror for the reflection.

.         8. The time period of this photo I would say is probably the 1970s-80s towards the war time. This is because it shows a lady (villain) about to fight a man in the background following the lady. The message that I think is being conveyed in this photo is a lady fighting with a man following her. The differences between modern day and back then is the colours and weapons used. Back then there was more drugs, weapons used with shadows and now  there is special effects and more horror. The problems that I would have with creating this photo is the smoke, fog lighting. I could do this by missing/skipping this out and to just use simple lighting. The costumes that would be used is a woman wearing a black jacket, black leggings, black shoes and a very dull black face with just black make-up. Her hair would be up or a wig used. The man would be in the background , again black and grey clothing, completely dark, a hat used to indicate the man. The location that I would use for recreating this scene would be a corridor or an archway or alleyway because it gives the dark, creepy feeling and effect. (http://www.2expertsdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ASFNP-07.jpg)