As a group George Harri Becky and I mind mapped our first ideas for our film noir production

Idea for Poster

L.A Confidential analysis

Conventions of Film Noir

Cynical Hero- Usually a male character who is a detective, policeman etc. Has good morals but most likely with a bit of a twist.

Femme Fatale- a female character who is usually involved heavily within the plot of the story and linked to the cynical hero.

Low key lighting- It is usually relatively dark in most scenes to reflect the effect of keeping the audience in the dark about the story. It also shows that the characters have dark sides to them, especially with faces hidden in shade.

Intricate Plots- in a lot of film noir there is story lines which are complicated, often leaving mysteries which the audience try to work out, but not revealed until the end.

Sexual motivation- often characters are seduced into going along with plans and is often their downfall.

Common things used in film noir: venetian blinds, typewriters, old style dial telephones, police radios, offices, bars, dark streets, drugs, money, cigars/cigarettes.