Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Using colour gels helps serve practical purposes that increase the creativity of artists visually to make ordinary images extraordinary. Colour gels also help set the mood for the different visuals through saturation, hues and temperature. Extraordinary (uncommon) colour gels are effective in adding more realism in the visual images and videos through changing the main light, creating multiple key lights and backgrounds to help viewers and target audiences comprehend the intended message.
Discuss Why You Believe the Extraordinary (Uncommon) Color Gels in Their Images Were Used
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The purpose of colour gels is to alter the temperature of the picture. Therefore, evidence of the use of colour gels is the warm colours embedded in a picture. Examples of colour gels mainly used by photographers include yellow, orange light and blue (light/dark). In the first image, the photographer utilized more orange to achieve the colour temperature desired. The purpose of photography and visuals is to tell a captivating story through elevating the production. Lighting gels help achieve this dynamism with the artist. In the second screenshot, there is evidence of the use of lighting gels since the light intensity is down. This is achieved through the use of dark colours that project warmth and individuality. Through the use of the dark theme, the gels alter the overall colour palette and this aid in conveying the message of the artist.
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Evidence of using colour gels is visible when viewers fail to recognize the lighting choices utilized by the visual artist. For instance, the third screenshot presents several immersion layers of different colours. Colour gels as such help create immersed layers that represent a different story about the artist. On this note, colour gels are used to emphasize the emotional aspect of the photographer. In this case, using the gels is a strategy by the visual artist to help the target audience connect with their message. Immersion like the one used in the third image is achieved by incorporating various types of lighting gels like colour temperature orange (CTO) and colour temperature blue (CTB). CTO leads to the daylight reduction and this allows the image to match indoor lighting. CTB serves a different purpose from CTO since it provides a daylight appearance and preferred for outdoor scenes. All in all, these visual elements are professionally created through the use of colour gels.
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Discuss How The Use Of Extraordinary (Uncommon) Color Gels In Their Images Connects With:
Colour Theory
Colour theory refers to the science of art and colour. According to (), there are different ways that humans perceive colour and depending on how they mix, contrast or match with each other, there is a certain message conveyed by the visual artist. The images connect with the colour theory through the visual artist mixing the colours to achieve unique warm paintings great for both indoor and outdoor. As noted earlier, humans perceive colour differently hence combining warm and dark colours immerses the audience to the story of the artist. Therefore, comprehending the science of colour allows the audience to connect the visual artwork.
Color Harmony
Colour harmony refers to the aesthetic look achieved through mixing, contrast and colour triads. In this case, there is a combination of complementary colours that lead to contrast or similarity in the visual artwork. The images connect with colour harmony by splitting the colours throughout an image to create a certain mood among the target audience. The mood created depends on the intent of the artist and the message that is being conveyed.
Colour as a Compositional Influencer
As an artist, one is expected to comprehend the four basic characteristics: saturation, temperature, hue and value. As explained by (), saturation refers to the intensity of the colour, value is the darkness or lightness of colour, the hue is the identity created by different colours and temperature aids in the creation of hue. Therefore, the images connect with the colour composition by understanding the above four characteristics. In this case, colours should either be warm or cool, bright or dull and light or dark to help the target audience understand the intent and message of the visual artist.
Conclusion
As evidenced above, colour gels serve numerous purposes with the main aim being to immerse the audience in the artist’s story. More importantly, coloured gels aid in highlighting significant character emotional moments. All in all, colour gels are recommended for visual artists who seek stylish and natural looks to make the ordinary extraordinary.
Works Cited
DSLR Video Shooter. “Using Colored Gels for Videos and Photos”. YouTube. Uploaded September 5, 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-gGbVWXS-8
Griffins, Leigh. Coloured Gel Photography and Its Trends. Uploaded October 12, 2018, www.blog.123rf.com/colored-gel-photography-trend/ Accessed 22 May, 2020
Torres Elaine. “5 Ways to use Color Gels in Studio Photo Shoots”. YouTube. Uploaded August 16, 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkM3BgRn7c