Opening scenes from films:
How does the chiaroscuro lighting add to the connotations, meanings and themes in these clips?
The chiaroscuro lighting is seen in the films in the strong contrast between the light and dark colours. The strong dark colours connote violence and the difference in the scenes, as in casino royale the colours change from subtle into chiaroscuro lighting when there is an action scene which gives it a dramatic effect.
The chiaroscuro lighting is also used to highlight certain features in the film so that they are contrasting the set and stand out such as the people in Casino Royale, when the chiaroscuro lighting is used, the characters are a lot darker than the background which puts the emphasis on them. Also in LA confidential it is used to highlight the props such as the pile of cash or the cameras.
This is a key feature in noir films and is suitable for thriller films because it gives them a intense and lively atmosphere.
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