21CINEMATIC COLOR
Color used in cinematography to ensure that the intended atmosphere, style, or emotion is conveyed to the viewer
A color script developed for a film ensures that the colors of objects, clothes, and scenery are carefully selected to convey the appropriate feel of each scene.
In the 1999 movie The Matrix there is a dark green color wash throughout that denotes a futuristic and scientific feel. This example contrasts with the soft pink feel of the 2014 movie The Grand Budapest Hotel. Color grading is very important but cannot compensate for poor set composition or filming. Considerable energy is expanded before a single scene ...
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