One of my favorite elements of cinematography is color, which contributes an aspect of subjective versatility to the image. Lighting and color allow one to further enhance the mood onscreen, with hue, intensity, and shape that contours the image.
This still, taken from Trois Couleurs: Bleu, illustrates that color can be a strong motif throughout a film. Bleu
It is also not only present in the saturation of the image itself, but incorporated through props, contributing to a sense of emotion that the color blue represents in the story. Bleu
As seen here in Amelie, color can simply be a visual choice, saturated in various ways in different frames throughout the film. Amelie
It can also alter the mood - these vibrant colors of orange and green add a sinister feel to this scene, shown in an abnormal aspect. Amelie
The elements of light and color can also be used to create shapes and textures.
Here, a distinct line of color, even out of focus, separates the subject within the frame. Chungking Express
Light often sets the mood of the scene, and can create drama through color while still being softly lit.
Yet, it can also add to the contrast of the scene, shaped specifically to evoke an emotion. Ashes of Time
At its best, lighting draws the audience into the subject of each frame. In the Mood for Love
Natural lighting can be just as dramatic, contouring and bringing depth to the picture.
It can also be a character of the image itself.
Natural lighting, used here in Happy Together, also can be manipulated to be dreamlike and unrealistic. Happy Together
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