Codes and conventions of film noir

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CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF

FILM NOIR

Film noir;

A motion picture genre marked by grim urban settings, cynical, bleakly

pessimistic characters, and starkly shadowed photography.

Shot types

Extreme close ups

Depth of field

Mirror and obscured reflection shots.

Mise- En - Scene

Dutch tilts & irregular framing

Use of urban settings and street lamps. Everyday settings to back alley and spookier areas make viewing more uncomfortable

Use of rain and weather

Use of strong lighting

Sound

Downbeat jazz Heavy breathing Sudden noises Use of silence Sounds of urban areas Voice overs

Editing Transitions between scenes, unlike

modern jump shots. Flashbacks – told non linearly

Characters- Anti - Hero

Characters – femme fetael