Colour Theory

[llbbl]

Unlike painters, most photographs have little if any training in colour theory. This is a pity, since unless one understands the physiological as well as psychological basis of formal colour theory it's hard to understand why some photographs work and some don't, except on a "gut feel" basis.

I find it remarkable, but over the years I have never seen a comprehensive article in any photographic magazine about colour theory. A thorough search of the web has also come up short. Since most landscape, nature and wildlife photographers work in colour it is important we understand the underpinnings of our art.

This is not a simple topic. It intertwines the physics of light, the physiology of vision and our psychological perceptions. With this essay I hope to assist you in appreciating why we see colour the way we do and what can be done to improve our photography using this knowledge.

http://luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/colour_theory.shtml

Good article.

[openbsd-flipp]

Logan,
Better study up on this before my wedding. I want good pics buddy.

[llbbl]

lol this doesn't have much to do with wedding photography :)

[sarah56]

I would also enjoy anything you could share about your color research.good pics......::spit

So questions I would be interested in:

1) How do you decide which UI elements can/should fall outside the boundaries of the corporate brand palette?

2) When is it a good idea to engage in user preference testing and how do you ensure that the consensus on preference doesn’t adversely affect usability?

[ECA]

Sarah,
that is HARD..
really.
Ideas of color come with 2 MAIN positions..INSIDE or OUT..
Out side you has 2 focus's...the OBJECT or the background..
Where to get the colors and HOW to make them Better or invisible..
Inside, its HOW or what the company wishes to see. DETAIL or WHAT CAN BE..