Color Theory: How to Apply It to Your Images
Create stories with color and contrasts
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About the video: Create stories with color and contrasts
Overview
“In this lesson, I will continue to appeal to your feelings and emotions. I will show you how an image can take on different meanings and even how it can change your perception depending on the context in which it is presented to you. Once you have understood that, and with it the fundamental idea of CONTRAST, I will explain the term of color script , which is used in cinema to establish a general narrative with color.”
In this video lesson Jean Fraisse addresses the topic: Create stories with color and contrasts, which is part of the Domestika online course: Color Theory: How to Apply It to Your Images. Learn how to master color and raise the visual quality of your illustrations.
Partial transcription of the video
“CREATE STORIES WITH COLOR AND CONTRAST In this lesson, I'll talk about contrast, a fundamental term that we will develop throughout the course. We will also discover that our perception depends on the context. We always see things based on what is around. I will explain all this to you. Here we are basically in darkness. We are in the black, but here in this darkness a word is hiding. Contrast is the difference between something and something else, in this case values. Then we have a light enough tone that stands out on a dark background. That's our definition of contrast and it's the most ...”
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Course summary for: Color Theory: How to Apply It to Your Images
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Color Theory, Concept Art, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting

Jean Fraisse
A course by Jean Fraisse
Jean Fraisse is an accomplished professional artist and entrepreneur who has navigated a fascinating journey from a passionate yet talentless child to a self-taught expert. His dedication to mastering the art of drawing and painting has led him to a successful career in the creative industry. Over the past decade, Jean has progressively embraced the entrepreneurial side of his profession, learning from trial and error to integrate business acumen into his artistic endeavors. His experience is enriched by extensive self-education through books, tutorials, and mentors, both virtual and in-person.
Influenced by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Tim Ferris, Jean has developed a robust understanding of the value system essential for thriving in the digital age. His expertise extends beyond art creation to encompass strategic business thinking, leadership, and market analysis. Jean's insights are drawn from foundational texts and YouTube channels, providing clarity and a methodical approach to both art and entrepreneurship. He is committed to helping fellow artists understand their role in the evolving art market and equipping them with the skills to adapt and succeed in today's rapidly changing environment.
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