Staging the writing
Welcome to Creaden Calligraphy's page dedicated to technical consulting services for the audiovisual industry. Specializing in the art of calligraphy and the creation of written materials, Noëlle Jaouani offers unique expertise to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the graphic elements in your film and television productions.
Whether for series, films, advertisements or documentaries, Noëlle will ensure that each handwritten letter, newspaper and written material is historically accurate and visually consistent while respecting the atmosphere of your production.
Typography, writing style, medium, layout, size and type of media; each occasion, each environment, each period, each region has its specificities.
A technical expert in calligraphy and typography ensures that every written element used in a production is historically and visually accurate. My expertise covers all periods from the Roman Empire to the present day, and all places where the Latin alphabet was used (Europe, the Americas, colonies, expeditions, etc.).
Whether you're working on a historical reenactment, a contemporary film, or even a work of science fiction, I can provide suggestions for typography, layout, calligraphy, or cursive. My goal is to ensure that every letter, every word, and every document accurately reflects the time and context of your story.
Concretely, what I can do for you...
What if we wrote accurately, rather than pretending? Writing for images deserves more than approximations. I suggest you add something extra so that the text, the very one that writes the stories, becomes a character in its own in your production.
Accompaniment on set
Hand Double
I am available on set to offer real-time technical advice. I assist with positioning and manipulating written materials to ensure accurate and aesthetic representation on screen.
I advise actors and stunt doubles for writing scenes if necessary.
I lend my hand to the image to embody a character writing or calligraphy. The gesture is fluid and credible and can be filmed in close-up or very tight. An ideal solution for scenes where the writing must appear natural or controlled and visually legible on screen.
Presentations & Briefs
Manufacturing of the elements in the image
We provide presentations and technical briefs to production teams, providing essential information on the correct use of written materials. These sessions help clarify expectations and ensure a common understanding of historical requirements.
I prepare and craft the written materials that will be filmed, such as letters, diaries, and other documents. Each piece of material is designed to be visually believable and historically accurate.
Preparation of technical files
Proofreading & Validation
I create comprehensive technical files, detailing appropriate writing styles, materials, and formats for different eras and contexts. These files serve as a reference for your production team, ensuring the authenticity of all written material.
I proofread scripts to identify and correct anachronisms and errors in written material.
I also validate the supports and accessories used in the scenes to ensure their credibility.