In order to develop our understanding of the genre Film Noir, we experimented with the elements of mise-en-scene during this photo shoot.

1. Aladdin Noir Photoshoot
As part of our research and planning, we were asked to convert a
children's story into the noir genre.

2. Planning -
First we took the story of Aladdin and began twisting each character in the story
to conform with the genre.
We sketched out some ideas for character costume and created a Redemptive
Woman and Femme Fatale character.
We then did a photoshoot and edited the photos.

3. Original
Edited
Black and White filter
added
Monochrome colors add to the
contrast of the shadowed lighting
from the lighter

4. Original
Edited
Black and white filter
added and contrast
lowered to detract glare
from flame
Photo slightly blurred and
grainy to create a
disorientating effect

5. Original
Edited
Background appearing to be a
cocktail bar, also a popular
setting in film noir’s
Black and white
filter added,
heightened contrast
levels

6. Original
Edited
Edited
Background layer that
appears to be a
detective's office, a
common setting seen
in the noir genre
Red colors on
dress and
lipstick is
edited to
become dark
coloured, in
contrast to its
light color in
the second
edited picture
Smoke from cigarette
holder is added in both
pictures, this is a
physical theme
common in the noir
genre
Red color of scarf has been isolated
and is the only color seen in the
photo, this highlights the lust and
danger seen in Femme Fatale
characters
Effect seen
in neo noir
show ‘Sin
City’