Filmmakers have been using color as a powerful tool to convey emotions and set the tone for their stories for years. From Bernardo Bertolucci and Vittorio Storaro’s use of a specific color palette in The Last Emperor to Rodrigo Prieto’s innovative use of color infrared film stock in Alexander, color has been a key element in creating unforgettable cinematic moments.
But what if you could achieve these effects without relying on expensive film stock or elaborate makeup and production design? That’s where a color meter comes in. By measuring the precise color values of your scene and manipulating the lighting on your subject, you can create an otherworldly feel that was previously only possible with film.
Using RGB lights with settings for hue, saturation, and intensity, you can calculate the color your subject should be based on the color value of the background. It may take some experimentation and adjustments to get it just right, but the possibilities are endless.
With this technique, you can manipulate your color palette in ways that were previously impossible. And with the ability to export your look as a LUT and load it into your monitor, you can have more control on set than ever before.
So why not try using a color meter to open up a new world of color manipulation on your next project? The only limit is your imagination.
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