1. Research into film noir

2. Character Conventions
• Corrupt police officers
• Femme fatal
• Alienated protagonist
• Misogynistic man

3. Visual Conventions
• Low key lighting
• Shadows
• Low angle shots
• Close up shots
• Wide angle lenses
• Location shooting
• Reflections

4. Noir Icons
• Cigarettes
• Guns
• Neon signs
• Alcohol
• Jewellery
• Rough city area

5. Noir Settings
• Urban settings
• Lounges
• Theatre
• Casino/Gambling places
• Nightclubs
• Industrial