Portfolio Project: Color

Chapter 10

  The decision of the color palette that will be used in the film was made based on the knowledge I’ve acquired throughout the year, during class (notes), exposure to different media content, and research. Many of my choices were influenced by content found in this article. 

 Color theory in film is the study of how colors can evoke emotions and set the tone for a film. It involves understanding three main components: hue, saturation, and brightness. Hue refers to the actual color itself, while saturation determines the intensity of a color. Brightness, also known as value, indicates how light or dark a color appears. By manipulating these elements, filmmakers can create visually captivating scenes that enhance storytelling and evoke specific moods or feelings in the audience.

 The color wheel is a diagram that organizes primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in a circular arrangement to show their relationships and aid in setting a tone/mood. Monochromatic palettes stick to one hue for harmony, while analogous ones use adjacent colors for consistency. Complementary colors create contrast, triadic and tetradic ones balance colors, while discordant colors draw attention. Associative colors connect themes, and transitional shifts mark changes. These choices help filmmakers creazte a visual narrative that enhances the storytelling, guiding the audience through the emotional journey of the film.

 Considering my research, I find that the following colors are most suitable for Catalina, as well as the props and setting; therefore, they will appear frequently throughout the film.

COLOR SCHEME:

Black: Symbolic of wealth, elegance, power, and prestige, fitting within the "Monochromatic Color Palette" scheme.

White: Elicits stability and balance, suitable for backgrounds, aligning with the "Monochromatic Color Palette" scheme.

Pink: Sets a calm tone and displays femininity, falling under the "Analogous Color Palette" scheme. 

Red: Represents empowerment and boldness, corresponding to the "Complementary Color Palette" scheme. 

Green (plants): With visual appeal and representing livelihood, it fits within the "Associative Color" scheme.

Update on casting:

 Below is a picture of Vanessa and I, she is a friend of mine from school. She will be playing Catalina in the opening of Inescapable. Hopefully we will be able to film next weekend since she was unable to this weekend due to her moving situation.

She is to the left and I am on the right.