Film Opening Project (blog 4)

So, after talking with my group members beforehand on Thursday, this weekend we are each planning on doing a bit more research. We also began using Google Drive and Calendar to help save any ideas/things and to help us keep track and stay on schedule.

A snapshot of our Google Drive folder

The doc labeled "bible" is basically where any crucial ideas, notes, and tasks are listed down. I think later on in the project we will probably organize this doc once it begins rolling. The second doc consists of our to-do list. As you can see, there's not a lot that is on there (yet) since we never got the opportunity to sit down and fully list any goals/tasks we want to complete. However, we are planning on meeting up sometime during the next week outside of school to discuss all of the research we gathered and conclude the planning process.

Speaking of research, my responsibility this weekend was to gather information on color theory and color psychology. Also, my job is to create an overall 'visual aesthetic' for our film. From what I have learned there are different definitions of color combinations, and those combinations can create various moods. The four different pairings are:

• Analogous: based on three colors located next to each other on the wheel; creates a sense of cohesion, order
• Complementary: two or more colors combined that contrast with one another; creates high contrast
• Split-Complementary: a combination of analogous and complementary colors; creates a sense of interest/uniqueness
• Triadic: using three colors at equal distances at color wheel, creates a sense of harmony
• Tetradic: using two sets of complementary pairs; using a tetradic palette can make it 'easy on the eyes'

A model of the three kinds of color wheels, RYB is the most common one

Color temperature is also another thing to consider when creating a palette as different temperatures can invoke different feelings. Warm colors (red, orange, yellow) suggest exciting and intense emotions. Cool colors such as blue, green and purple suggest calming and relaxing emotions. Then you have neutral colors (sometimes referred to as earth tones) which are said to invoke no emotions.

With this information, hopefully tomorrow I can start coming up with some form of palette for our film and begin on creating some ideas for visuals. I am planning on making a few mood boards and maybe even draw out certain scenes. I'll let you guys know how it goes. :)

https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/color-theory
https://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory