Japanese Colour Theory / Hollywood Colour Theory

Japanese Colour Theory

Blue: Wood

- Everyday life

Red: Fire

- Life

- Anger

- Danger

Yellow: Earth

- Courage

- Beauty and refinement

- Aristocracy

- Cheerfulness

White: Metal

- Death

Black: Water

- Mystery and the night

- Feminine energy - evil and a threat or provocative and alluring

Hollywood Colour Theory

Blue: 

- Peace and calm

- Sadness

Red:

- Energy, excitement, danger

- Love, passion

- Anger

Yellow:

- Happiness, joy

- Hope

- Cowardice

White:

- Angels

- Purity and cleanliness

- Peace

Black:

- Power, control, intimidation

- Funerals, death

Lesson Notes

Did Japan completely recreate cinematography or use same meaning as Hollywood? - e.g. does high shot mean same thing? yes. - SIMILARITY