Noir Character representations

1. CHARACTER
REPRESENTATIONS

2. JASON BOOTH
• Classic detective representation
• Coat
• Alcoholism
• Addictions
• Down and out
• Scruffy
• Morally ambiguous
• Shirt – low and no tie
Persona:
• Cool
• Calm
• Collected
• Can be goaded
• Not well off
• Broken-hearted
• Acts as though he is always
one step ahead
• Suave
Representations through
media language:
• Low angle to make him
appear powerful
• Smooth pans and
movements to
represent coolness
• High angles can show
his low status when
indulging his addictions

3. THE SERPENT
• Psychotic
• Manipulative
• Aggressive
• Violent
Representations through media
language:
• Low shots to show power
• Canted angles to show unhinged-
ness
• Dark, twinging music
• Sudden stings
• Quick cuts

4. SCARLETT
• Sultry
• Sexualised
• Manipulative
• Powerful
• Promiscuous
• Shady
• Adored
Representation:
• Red dress
• Busty
• Minimal covering
Representations through
media language
• Low shots – shows
power
• Pedding – male gaze
and reflects female
form
• CU
• Slow, sultry music
• Strong Sax tones
• Low lights – ambers etc