the nature of light and color the essential reference guide for filmmakers
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THE NATURE OF LIGHT AND COLORThe Essential Reference Guide for Filmmakers
THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM
THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM
THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM
TRANSMISSION AND ABSORPTION
REFLECTION AND REFRACTION
COLOR VISION
COLOR VISION
FILM VS. HUMAN VISION
THE REPRODUCTION OF COLOR
Additive color Subtractive color
ADDITIVE COLORS
SUBTRACTIVE COLOR
THE COLOR WHEEL
LIGHT SOURCES AND COLOR
LIGHT SOURCES AND COLOR
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Daylight film exposed in Daylight
Daylight film exposed in Tungsten
COLOR TEMPERATURE
To match a daylight balanced film with a tungsten source, use an 80A filter.
To match a tungsten balanced film with a daylight source, use an 85 filter.
LIMITATIONS IN COLOR TEMPERATURE
Color Temperature = Visual Appearance
Color Temperature ≠ Photographic Effect
LIMITATIONS IN COLOR TEMPERATURE
Conclusion
QUESTIONS?