To achieve an authentic Film Noir feeling in our film it is important for us to match the camera shots, lighting and location with realistic Film Noir costumes and props. To do this, I compared the other Film Noir's that we had watched before planning our own coursework. As a result of this I came out with the following list.
Character Costumes:
All our characters have some element of black in their clothes. This is to represent the destruction that is to occur in their lives, as well as to highlight the darker side to each, seemingly normal character.
Barnaby Frisco:
Grey Blazer- Smart look, typical of a detective of the time.
Black Shirt- Smart, blends in with the blazer but is also used as a metaphor to reflect Frisco's dark side and his hidden secrets.
Black Tie- Cant be seen against the black shirt. Is another metaphor, showing that Frisco's dark side is hidden from the viewer at first.
Grey Trousers- Smart look, typical of a detective of the time.
Smart Black Shoes- Blend in with the rest of the outfit.
Bones Goodwin:
Grey Blazer- Smart look, typical of a detective of the time.
White Shirt- Smart, ironic look. Suggests that Bones Goodwin is an innocent character, killed by Frisco in a jealous rage.
Black Tie- Smart, highlights his dark intentions in the plot.
Walking Stick- Highlights his injury and that fact that he is still quite vulnerable.
Adrianna Frisco:
Black Dress- Classy, fits in with her previous role of a sophisticated lady. Highlights her role as a femme fatale.
Locket - The most vital part of costume in the entire film. This is the catalysist that starts Barnaby Frisco's downfall.
Black Shoes- Simple, smart and sophisticated. Dark colours which represent the hidden dark side to her.
Props: (scene by scene)
The Frisco household scene:
Razor for Barnaby Frisco.
Fake blood for the razor cut.
Comb.
Dressing table with mirror for Arianna Frisco.
Suitable car for Barnaby Frisco.
Frisco's office scene:
Office utensils, e.g. stapler, files, papers, hole punch, pens, pencils etc.
Old style black telephone.
Clock, easy to read screen.
Murder victim scene:
Yellow and black police tape.
Flashlight/torch.
Gun for Frisco.
Locket and Note.
Fake Blood.
Church scene.
Guns for Frisco and Goodwin.
Locket and Note.
Flashlight/torch.
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