Film noir (literally 'black film') is interesting me a lot since I started thinking about the lighting102 assignments. Its difficult to define exactly what makes a film film noir, but people seem to agree that since the classic golden age in the 1930s and 1940s the tradition continues. In terms of cinematography some hallmark characteristics are strong back lighting, with hard shadows. I like this light. I dug out my DVD copy of Robert Rodriguez's Sin City the other night and watched it again with an eye to the lighting. Ignore the CGI post-prodcution backgrounds and additions but just look at the placement of the lights in this image sample. Lots of shadows on the front (from the camera's perspective) but light coming in hard from left and right or behind. I really like this light. We'll be seeing more of this in later assignments, and in my personal work too.
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