The art of sound pictures (1930)

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2s8 the art of sound pictures trope, violet, and purple. The chief advantage in natural colors which Multicolor enjoys over Technicolor lies in the beautiful blue achieved by the former process. In outdoor scenes, especially those in which an attempt is made to show sea and sky in their natural colors, the Multicolor results are superior. The under-sea scenes of the Fox Follies, before mentioned, were done by that process, and illustrate its perfection better than any other picture. Both Technicolor and Multicolor companies have recently announced that they are developing three-color processes which will complete the color series on the screen and enable motion pictures to appear in absolutely natural colors. In passing, it may be stated that color beauty on the screen depends fully as much upon an able studio staff as upon the color process itself. To produce a color picture of distinctive merit, costumes and sets should be designed especially with reference to the color process which is to be used. Oversaturated colors and overgaudy or brilliant colors should, on the whole, be avoided. Pastel shades and softer colors give by far the most pleasing and artistic entertainment. If the right colors are selected by the production staff, and conditions on the set are adapted to the color process, we may state without fear of contradiction that colored films may now be produced which will not cause the slightest strain or unpleasant fatigue to the eyes.