Color

Palettes, contrast, and grade choices that carry emotion and period.

6 techniques

Complementary ColorOpposite hues on the color wheel creating vibrant contrast (e.g., teal-orange).

MonochromeSingle-hue or black-and-white worlds that emphasize form and tone.

Color GradePost-image stylization of hue, contrast, and saturation for mood and continuity.

Warm PaletteAmbers, reds, and golds that suggest intimacy, heat, or nostalgia.

Cool PaletteBlues and cyans that evoke distance, night, or clinical calm.

Saturated LookHeightened chroma for pulp, fantasy, or heightened emotion.