Journal

DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL ANIMATION

DNM 115 – COLOR STUDIES

NAME : LEE XIN HUI

ID : 2014050038

COURSE : NMG1

PREPARED FOR MR SYAFIQ HARIZ

Contents

1. WHAT IS COLOR ?1.1 Introduction1.2 History1.3 Color Theory

2. COLOR PROPERTIES

2.1 Primary Color2.2 Secondary Color2.3 Tertiary Color2.4 Color Wheel

3. COLOR HARMONY3.1 Analogous3.2 Complementary3.3 Split Complementary3.4 Triad3.5 Tetrad

4. ACHROMATIC & MONOCHROMATIC4.1 Shade4.2 Tone4.3 Tint

5. COLOR TEMPERATURE5.1 Warm Color5.2 Cool Color

6. COLOR PSYCHOLOGY6.1 What is Color Psychology ?6.2 The Psychological Effects of Color6.3 Color Psychology as Therapy6.4 Color Meaning & Symbolism6.5 What is color good for ?

7. REFERENCES7.1 Websites7.2 Book

8. RATIONALE8.1 My Artwork

What Is Color ?Introduction

Due to the light,people can see objects and distinguish the colour.The light that human eye can recognize is called visible light.Visible light is an electromagnetic wave,but the electromagnetic wave is only a small section of the range.

Light is a wave that having a wavelength,frequency and speed properties.The different wavelengths of the electromagnetic performs the human eyes to be a

different colour，which is a human optic light for electromagnetic radiation stimuli.Everyone might feel different through light of colours,for example,some might be unable to differentiate red and green.At the same time,the differentiation of colour is related to the environment where people located.Example : People will see that there is different colour of an object in day and night.

So colour is a cognition of people.

History

Issac Newton passed a beam of sunlight through a prism.He found that when the light came out of the prism,it was not white but was seven different colours.The spreading into rays was called dispersion and the different coloured rays as the spectrum by Newton.

He learnt that when the light rays were passed again through a prism,the rays turned back into white light.But if only one ray was passed through the prism it would come out the same colour as it went in.Newton concluded that white light was made up of seven different coloured rays.

Color Theory

Color Theory is a principles that used to create harmonious color combinations.There are three basic categories of color theory that are logical and useful : The color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used.

Color Properties

Colour Wheel

Color wheel is a visual representation of the primary colors red, yellow and blue.It also shows how they are combined to produce other visible colors.

Color wheel can help people understand the relationship between art and design and planning for the color between the. Note that there is no black and white on the color wheel.

Primary Color

A primary color is a color that cannot be made from a combination

of any other colors.They are colours in their own right.

Primary Colour :

REDBLUEYELLOW

Secondary ColorThere are three secondary colors. These colors are made by mixing two primary colors. On the color wheel, the secondary color is located between the two colors that generate secondary colors.

Secondary Colour :

RED + BLUE = VIOLETRED + YELLOW = ORANGEBLUE + YELLOW = GREEN

Tertiary ColourThese are the colors formed by mixing a primary and a secondary color.

Tertiary Colour :Red + Violet = Red VioletRed + Orange = Red OrangeBlue + Violet = Blue VioletBlue + Green = Blue GreenYellow + Green = Yellow GreenYellow + Orange = Yellow Orange

Colour Harmony

Color Harmony is creating relationships between colors. In visual experiences, harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye.

AnalogousAnalogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.

BLUE + VIOLET + BLUE VIOLET

ComplementaryComplementary colors are those colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel.These opposing colors create maximum contrast and maximum stability.

YELLOW GREEN + RED VIOLET

Split ComplementaryThe split-complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. It uses the two colors adjacent to its complement.This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but has less tension.

RED + YELLOW GREEN + BLUE GREEN

TriadA triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Any three colors equidistant around the color wheel form a triad and can be used in this color scheme

BLUE + YELLOW + RED

TetradA tetradic color scheme is one using four or more colors on the color wheel.

BLUE + GREEN + RED + YELLOW

Achromatic & Monochromatic

Achromatic ColorAchromatic means without color.All neutral tones are from pure white, the shades of pure grey to pure black are achromatic, but they are not properlycalled colors.

Monochromatic ColorMonochromatic color schemes are come from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints.

TintsAdd more white on the pure color to get lighter color

TonesAdd grey color to get either darker or lighter color than the original hue

ShadesAdd more black on the pure color to get darker color.

Color Temperature

Color temperature can describe the overall color range in a composition,can compare the relationship between two colors, or describe the difference between two similar hues. Color temperature can be used for emotional effect, or set up the lighting of environment of a scene.

Warm ColorWarm colors include red, orange, and yellow, and variations of those three colors. These are the colors of fire, of fall leaves, and of sunsets and sunrises, and are generally energizing, passionate, and positive.

Cool ColorCool colors include green, blue, and purple, are often more subdued than warm colors. They are the colors of night, of water, of nature, and are usually calming, relaxing, and somewhat reserved.It gives a sense of coolness, cold, or stillness.

Color Psychology

What is Color Psychology ?The psychology of color is based on the mental and emotional effects colors have on sighted people in all facets of life. There are some very subjective pieces to color psychology as well as some more accepted and proven elements.There will also be variations in interpretation, meaning, and perception between different cultures.

The Psychological Effects of ColorWhile perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color

effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area are known as

warm colors,example red,orange,yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions

ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility.

Colors on the blue side are known as cool colors and include blue, purple and

green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind

feelings of sadness or indifference.

Color Psychology as Therap y Colour therapy ,has been around since ancient times.In a therapeutic aspect ,it is used to balanced an individual where energy is lacking,whether it is an emotional,spiritual,physical,or mental problem.

In this treatment:

Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.

Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.

Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.

Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.

Color Meaning & Symbolism

Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power,luck,hate, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

Orange is the color of social communication,optimism and balance. From a negative color meaning it is also a sign of pessimism and superficiality.

Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, hope, intellect, and energy.

Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money.

Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty,peace,confidence, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic.

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. White means safety, purity,snow,peace and cleanliness. White usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity.

Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery.Black is a mysterious color associated with fear and the unknown. It usually has a negative connotation .Black denotes strength and authority; it is considered to be a very formal, elegant, and prestigious color

What is color good for ?

Color provide many benefit to us.It makes our live colourful.We can communicate our mood using colors.We can also use colors to symbolism.Color also can improve object recognition.

It also can attracts the attention and it works for creating aesthetic and emotional appeal.

References

http://www.colourtherapyhealing.com/colour/colour_history.php

http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-theory-basics.html

http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory

http://www.worqx.com/color/color_wheel.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochromatic_color

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/05/hues-tints-tones-and-shades/

http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm

http://11eleven-life.blogspot.com/2011/01/psychological-effects-of-colors.html

http://archive.csustan.edu/OIT/webServices/SupportResources/PsychofColor.html

http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/color2.htm

http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html

My FinalProject

My artwork shows two girls floating in universe. A girl is crying, feels very sad, painful, helpless and There's another girl who is smiling, feels shine, happy. Both of them are representing the of true feeling of my personality .

For the background, I color it like universe as it means imagination is infinity. I used black, indigo, violet, and dark green color as my background . Black means mysterious ,fear. Every people have their own secret, a secret makes a people looks more mysterious. Indigo color represent the depressed emotion of myself and this color will also deepen this mood. For the violet color,it is imagination and inspiration that are important for an art student or a designer.I use little bit of dark green color as it represent jealousy .

I use red and yellow to color the smiling girl.It shows my personality of happiness, energy, shine and friendliness.The sad girl is color with black and indigo color.It shows my negative emotional of feeling alone, fear. There is a red color rope tie on their legs. It means love yourself.

At last, I use white to make some effect of stars.It means safety and simple.These seven colors reflect seven different of my real personality.