Film Color: A History of Cinema in 50 Palettes. Charles Bramesco

A lively visual journey through the art of cinema through the prism of color. The book "The Color of Films" introduces 50 iconic films from the first feature films to the present day and explains the fundamental role of color in their success.

The use of color is an integral part of cinema. It can evoke powerful emotions, reflect subtle psychological symbolism and be a narrative tool. Wes Anderson's carefully chosen pastel and muted colors are aesthetically appealing and help to better convey the feelings of the characters. In the film "Moonlight" (2016, directed by Barry Jenkins), cinematographer James Laxton and colorist Alex Bickel spent 100 hours adjusting the saturation of shades so that the color palette evolved along with the main character. And in Schindler’s List (1993, directed by Steven Spielberg), the bright flash of red against a black-and-white backdrop became a powerful symbol of life, survival, and death.

In The Color of Film, Charles Bramesco presents an element of cinema that has been used in incredibly subtle ways, yet often overlooked. With infographics of color palettes and film stills, it’s a lively and fresh approach to filmmaking for viewers and anyone who loves color.