This online evening session is designed for those working within, or aspiring to work within, Film, Television and Spatial Design who would like to develop a more confident and practical understanding of colour and how it behaves on camera. The course will take place as a single 1.5 hour online session and is limited to a small group so we can learn together in an open and conversational environment.
Particularly suited to Post-Graduates, Junior Art Department crew, emerging Designers and creatives moving into screen-based work, the session will explore how colour is used as a storytelling and visual tool within production design and set decoration.
Together, we’ll cover the following areas:
Understanding Colour Beyond the Colour Wheel
Building Cohesive Colour Palettes for Screen
Using Colour to Support Character, Mood and Narrative
How to Avoid Common Colour Mistakes on Set
Working Alongside Costume, Lighting and Camera Departments
Practical Approaches to Colour Sourcing and Dressing
Real Production Examples and Case Studies
Colour is one of the most powerful tools within visual storytelling, yet it is often approached instinctively rather than strategically. Throughout the session, we’ll discuss practical working methods used across Film and Television productions. You will leave the session with a clearer understanding of how to use colour with confidence across Set Decoration and Design projects..
Once you have booked, all information regarding the session will be sent via email, including the online Zoom link required to join. Early booking is advised as these courses are often oversubscribed!
This online evening session is designed for creatives working across Film, Television, Interiors and Spatial Design who would like to develop a more confident and practical understanding of colour and how it behaves on camera.
Taking place as a live 2.5-hour online session (including a short break), we'll explore how colour is used as a storytelling and visual tool within Production Design and Set Decoration.
Together, we'll cover:
• Understanding Colour Beyond the Colour Wheel
• Where colour comes from including a brief historical roundup!
• Using Colour to Support Character, Mood and Narrative
• Avoiding Common Colour Mistakes on Set
• Working Alongside Costume, Lighting and Camera Departments
• Practical Approaches to Colour Sourcing and Dressing
• Real Production Examples taking us from theory to practice!
Colour is one of the most powerful tools available to visual storytellers, yet it is often approached instinctively rather than strategically. Through practical discussion, case studies and working examples from Film and Television, we'll explore how colour influences atmosphere, audience perception and narrative.
Whether you're developing a palette for an entire production or making colour decisions on a single set, the session is designed to provide practical tools and approaches that can be applied immediately to your own work.
Above all, it's an opportunity to spend an evening discussing one of the most fascinating and influential aspects of visual design with fellow creatives.
*Once booked, all joining information and online access details will be sent via email before the session date.
