MidTerm Flashcards
What is color?
result from light waves which area particular kind of electromagnetic energy
Subtractive color mixing deals with
pigment color wheel
Additive color mixing deals with
light color wheel
Hue
specifically defines the unmodified colors in the spectrum
Color Intensity or Chroma
pure hues uncontaminated by combination with other hues black or white
Color Value
the scale that indicates the light-to-dark relativity of the tones between white & black
Contrast of Hue
most intense contrast of hue employs the 3 primaries- red, yellow, blue-a combination that produces a vigorous effect. The intensity of the contrast of hues diminishes as the hues are removed from the three primaries
Contrast of Value/ Light-dark contest
variations displayed in value scale
example: black & white
Cold-Warm Contrast
2 poles- blue-green & red-orange.
Warmth & activity: red-orange
Spectrum Coolness, Quietness: blue-green
Complementary Contrast
Indicates maximum vivid dress neutralizes each other to gray-black
Simultaneous Contrast
Occurs in the eye for when a color is perceived the eye requires the complement any color & will generate it simultaneously if it is not present
Contrast of Intensity or Saturation
add white to produce tint:
add gray to move the color to a more neutral tone
add black to darken/deaden color
add the complement: neutralize the color usually in a more interesting fashion that when gray is added
Contrast of Extension
relative areas of 2 color patches or contrast between a larger area and a smaller one
Red emotional response
warmth activity power passion strength
Variations- satanic bloody warlike deep tones to cherubic pinks
Orange emotional response
Festivity active energy earthy vibrancy
Variations-warm restful beige’s to dull withered brown
Yellow emotional response
Brightness knowledge youth radiance
Pure Yellows- truth understanding
Neutralized Yellows- distrust & decay
Green emotional response
Fruitfulness lush nature contentment reflect the growth in the world but when grayed can become sinister or when mixed with blue take on a colder more aggressive tone
Blue emotional response
coldness passivity spiritualism faith introversion
Light Blue: transparent quality
Blue: vibrant -> black -> grayed tones
Violet emotional response
Piety mastery menace chaos solitude royalty terror
Variations: lilac lovely spring flowers -> terrifying that might inhibit a nightmare
What is the aim of the costume rendering or final sketch
to present a clear design that helps convey and support the character
The costume design presentation (rendering) should include several elements, what are they?
swatches of the actual materials and trims to be used or perhaps textures indications so the designer can present as much information as is needed to clarify his or ideas
Completed rendering must include hair, headdress accessories & footware
Water Color
transparent glasses made from finely ground pigments combined with gum arabic
Gouache
designers colors
opaque watercolors
colors have white incorporated into them
Tempera
Medium that contains oils in emulsion and can be used with water
Acrylics
Acrylic Polymers- synthetic resins in which pigment is dispersed in an acrylic emulsion
Casein
refers to pigments bound with milk curd & is available in commercially prepared tubes
Oils
fascinating medium but not easily used for costume renderings as they are most common only applied to canvas and can be very slow drying
Pastels
can produce strong true colors because not much medium is mixed with the pigment to create the crayons variety of color is limited
Pencils & Markers
colored pencils
felt & fiber tipped markers
excellent for exploring quick color ideas or bringing out details and highlights in a painted rendering
True or False: Designing for film is completely different from designing for stage
False
Why is it important that a designer have his concept well established before filming begins
the scenes are not necessarily taped or filmed in the order of the script the end may be shot before the beginnings and there is never a final product until months after the wardrobe work is finished
What is involved in the “Scenery/Costume Breakdown”?
a costume list & detailed costume list
prices, day, item, actor, scenes certain shots wanted things happen to costume (spill, take off)
scene: day, # what happens in it and what costume -> character -> details (spill, take off, etc)
What is a “Costume List”
Breaks out the Wardrobe needs for each of the actors
General type of outfit should be indicated script day & the scenes in which it will be worn
What is the “Detailed Costume List”
an expansion of the one before now including all the elements of the costume designer will need to itemize everything that needs to be provided for the actor and will let the wardrobe crew know all the pieces that must be there when the scene is shot
What information is necessary on the “Continuity Sheet?”
- actors & characters
- costume number & a detailed list of all the pieces which should include color, size, marker, and particulars that could help reconstruct the exact look should re-shoots be necessary
- scene number shooting day script day location
- diagrams & notes on dressing (sleeves rolled, buttons etc)
- Polaroid shots of actor including hands & feet a number of shots may be necessary for good documentation
Braccae
loose trousers ending below the knees or at ankles & tied in there
Roman Early European
Mitre
headdress known in Assyria, Persia, & Greece
Kolobus
Greek Tunic
Stephane
Greek diadem worn by women
Chiton
Greek Tunic
Clavi
strips of purple fabric later embroidery in various colors worn on Roman & Byzantine tunics
Dalmatic
late Roman & Byzantine gown later a church vestment