Cinematography technique · used in 1 film

Saturated Night Combat

Filming a big night fight in strong, glowing colors so the picture stays rich even in the dark. The color makes the fight easy to read and gives it a graphic look.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. Pacific Rim (2013) poster

    Pacific Rim

    Guillermo del Toro · 2013

    Del Toro asked for a very saturated palette in the Hong Kong battle, with greens, purples, pinks and oranges. He also asked the effects team not to match the lighting from shot to shot. The fight looks like neon signs, not a murky night battle.

    Where to see it: The Hong Kong battle: Gipsy Danger fights the Kaiju Leatherback and Otachi through the night.

Questions

Quick answers

What is saturated night combat in film?
Filming a big night fight in strong, glowing colors so the picture stays rich even in the dark. The color makes the fight easy to read and gives it a graphic look.
Which films use saturated night combat?
Pacific Rim (2013).
What kind of technique is saturated night combat?
It is a cinematography technique. Related cinematography techniques include Practical Miniature Construction, Real Locations as Character, Handheld Cinema Vérité.

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