In the video below, I delve into the fundamentals of colour theory, highlighting the practicality of tools like Paletton.com and exploring how photographers and cinematographers choose complementary colour combinations.
Once you start recognising its application in cinematic photography, it’s impossible to unsee. Stanley Kubrick frequently employed it in films like The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, and Eyes Wide Shut, among others. Particularly green in scenes of horror.
I provide a few examples of its use in Alien Romulus and Ad Astra, though I plan to explore this topic in greater detail in the future.
Understanding the basics of colour theory offers an insight into how colour choices shape the mood in Adobe Lightroom presets and similar tools.
In the video, I also demonstrate how I transform a generic shot of Piccadilly Circus in London into an image capable of evoking a sense of dread.
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