Team Deakins COLOUR - 100th Episode Special
Jul 31, 2024
In this special conversation, makeup artist Donald Mowat and cinematographer Greig Fraser explore the multifaceted world of color in film. Greig reminisces about the rich skin tones of 1970s cinema and the magic of tungsten lights. Donald recalls the notorious 'Magenta Scare' and its impact on makeup artistry. They dive into the challenges of maintaining color accuracy under changing technology, share hilarious anecdotes about terrible films, and reflect on the collaborative essence of filmmaking that bridges art and technical expertise.
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Tungsten Light Consistency
- Digital lighting and cameras have evolved separately, complicating achieving good skin tones.
- Tungsten light with tungsten balanced film provided consistent skin tone quality in the past.
The Magenta Scare Anecdote
- Donald recalls the "Magenta Scare" when red-adjacent makeup was avoided out of fear.
- The result was casts looking unnaturally yellow and jaundiced until the trend reversed.
View Dailies on Calibrated Monitors
- Avoid relying on poor quality devices to view dailies as they distort color perception.
- Always view dailies on calibrated monitors in controlled environments for accuracy.