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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Lost Collaboration in Modern Filmmaking
- The collaborative decision-making around makeup and lighting has decreased in modern productions.
- Increased remote viewing and actors seeing dailies create challenges for makeup consistency and expertise reliance.
Restrictions on Set Photography
- Many movies now restrict photography on set, limiting reference materials for makeup and continuity.
- Makeup artists often stealthily take reference photos to track makeup consistency over time.
LEDs as New Film Stock
- LED lights are like new film stock, with varying color qualities impacting skin tones differently.
- Finding the right LED lighting-camera combination is key to achieving natural complex skin tones.