Color Psychology in Cinema: A Video Montage by Lilly Mtz-Seara
A video by visual media student Lilly Mtz-Seara compiles over sixty film clips to demonstrate how colors evoke emotions and concepts. The montage spans decades, from Grease (1978) to The Revenant (2015), including The Shining (1980) and American Beauty (1999). Overlaid text identifies associations like innocence, passion, violence, and calm. The four-minute piece is set to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, aiming to encourage viewers to consciously consider directors' color choices.
Key facts
- Video created by visual media student Lilly Mtz-Seara
- Over sixty film clips are included
- Films range from Grease (1978) to The Revenant (2015)
- Includes The Shining (1980) and American Beauty (1999)
- Overlaid text indicates emotions and concepts linked to colors
- Music is Vivaldi's Four Seasons
- Duration is four minutes
- Published on Artribune by Valentina Tanni
Entities
Artists
- Lilly Mtz-Seara
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Artribune