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Color and Light: Elements of Atmosphere

Superficially, color and light add to a film’s aesthetic qualities, but Professor Williams will show you color and light can be used to tell a deeper story—emotionally and intellectually. Looking at a variety of films that make creative use of color and light, including Do The Right Thing, The Life of Pi, The Martian, and Schindler’s List, you’ll become familiar with a foundation of 12 hues, six color schemes, four characteristics of light, and three ways to use light—as well as what each means and how various combinations can alter how the audience sees the movie (literally and figuratively).

English
  • Originally Aired August 15, 2018
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 16, 2021 by
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  • Modified April 25, 2022 by
    RicaRaducanu