Główne pojęcia
The author explores the prevalence of desaturation in modern film and TV, delving into the reasons behind this shift towards muted colors and its impact on visual storytelling.
Streszczenie
In recent years, a noticeable trend towards desaturation has emerged in film and television, leading to a homogenized color palette across various projects. This shift away from vibrant colors is attributed to advancements in digital color grading technology, making it easier to achieve specific looks. The author highlights how this desaturated aesthetic has become pervasive, resulting in a lack of visual diversity and individuality among different productions. Various factors such as the rise of digital color grading tools, attempts to mimic successful films like "The Matrix," counter-reactions to overly saturated colors, and the influence of post-apocalyptic narratives contribute to the widespread adoption of desaturation techniques. Despite some exceptions like "Station Eleven," which embraces rich colors in its post-apocalyptic setting, the overall industry tendency leans towards muted tones for serious or dramatic storytelling.
Statystyki
"Every frame’s color scheme ends up feeling the same as every other frame."
"Colors have been pulled way back, giving everything a slightly washed-out appearance."
"Digital techniques are ubiquitous in modern Hollywood."
"Many projects go to set with something called a “look-up table” (henceforth a LUT)."
"If you lit a scene with a neutral white light, you can grab that blue and swing it to be a slightly more purple blue."
Cytaty
"Digital color timing 'really is like painting.'" - Steve Cosens
"Our responsiveness to color can be very strong." - Dr. Jennifer O’Meara