![]() ![]() The idea is that the world is “sick,” and the filmmakers communicated that in a visual way. In this case, the colors may represent the corruption and sickness of a prison, almost like a mental hospital. These colors can have many meanings based on the intention of the filmmakers. ![]() This look is achieved through a combination of set and costume design as well as post color grading. The majority of the film takes place within a computer simulation called the matrix, which is depicted with desaturated green hues in the shadows and highlights, and yellowish hues in the midtones (figure 1). Here we will take a look at how color is used in The Matrix and what the filmmakers might be trying to communicate. Released in 1999, the movie depicted some cutting-edge special effects as well as unique production design and color grading to represent different moods, environments, and meanings throughout the story. The movie follows him and his companions as they fight for freedom and survival against the machines. The Matrix is a film about a computer hacker who discovers that the world he knows is actually a computer simulation designed by artificial intelligence to imprison humanity. While nearly all movies rely on color to convey certain story elements, we happen to love The Matrix and think it’s a great example of how to use color as part of a film’s visual language. ![]() In this article, we will analyze a specific case study of how color is used in film so you can get an idea of how to apply these color concepts in a practical way that serves your story. If you haven’t seen the first part ( Color Basics) or the second part ( Color Psychology), check those out first. This is the third part of our Color in Film series. ![]()
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