Lighting

The lighting in this still image is an example of low-key lighting.These lighting methods used in this result in chiaroscuro which creates a strong contrasts and dramatic shadows. In this image the most striking prop is the phone as appears to be swinging which suggests some sort of disturbance has occurred and it is an old-fashioned type of phone which establishes the time era it is set in. This along with what gives the impression of being a body on the floor has connotations of someone being harmed which is quite conventional of film noir as a genre. 

This is a still image from the video extract 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941). The use of low key lighting in this clip creates chiaroscuro which creates suspense and sets a bleak tone. The use of filler lights softens some of the shadows. This creates the impression that he is of ill conscience as he is surrounded by shadows because of the connotations they hold.

Again, this another still image from the same extract. The use of top lighting  accentuates the characters' facial features. This also allows us to establish that it is a romantic scene. The lighting also focuses specifically on the woman as she is likely to be the 'femme fatale'.