Test Shots

These are our test shots for modifying the scene with the cigarette. We decided that it would look more effective if our femme fatal walked from behind the camera after the cigarette has been dropped, and still use the smoke from it as a lighting effect. We wanted to shoot the femme fatal dropping the cigarette as she walked past but we found that too difficult as it didn't drop properly. As these are just test shots, they will look better in our OTS as it will be shot at night and so the smoke will look more prominent.

Test Shots

This is the first footage we have got for our OTS. Due to a lack of supplies, the footage is somewhat shaky and not to the standards we are looking for. Therefore, I used the footage as a test for an editing technique needed for our OTS, which is the sepia effect described in the OTS description post. After much time experimenting with the sepia effect and levels on iMovie HD, I came to the conclusion that the effect seen in this footage is the effect I would like to be prominent in our OTS.

OTS production: Initial OTS pitch presentation

First Draft Storyboard for OTS

basic first plan for OTS

the effect of silence in OTS

In my OTS I will use silence to create effect and tension for the audience.
I've taken this idea from a modern film called The Artist. The Artist focuses mainly on expression and music which would usually only be in the background if dialogue was used, I like this because it creates more tension and also the effect of mystery it will have on the audience links well with the effect of mystery which the plot and the characters have already started.

iconography associated with film noir

Women:
For the femme fatal the iconography is usually the colour red: red nails, red lipstick and red dress. her clothing is usually formal but sexy. Black and white colouring is often used for the femme fatal to represent mystery and danger.
For the girl next door the iconography is usually pure, the colour white is used a lot and the girls usually have blonde hair. This is to fit the image of an angel to emulate innocence and care.

Smoking is also an iconic mark in film noir. It can be used to show risk and danger, and also helps the lighting look better.

For our OTS
We will be using the iconography associated with the femme fatal character by showing her smoking, dressing her in dark clothes and using a fur coat. As you can see from the image above, the femme fatal is holding fur which would represent class and the setting of an older film. Further more, there will be a heavy accentuation on the red lipstick the femme fatal will wear.