The science of color in film is a fundamental pillar of the visual experience. No matter if it’s the black and white of a noir or the kaleidoscopic bokeh in a romantic drama, all the types of color in film evoke a unique reaction in the audience.
Filmmakers rely on color theory when devising the mood and tone of a film. When starting a project, a cinematographer will create a lookbook and choose a color palette based on the story they want to tell.
