Workshop 3: How is colour used to create the two worlds

The colour in the office is predominantly made up of blues and greys. This creates an atmosphere of gloom, lonleness and boredom. This is combined with the use of a cold light from the window. The director has used this palette because in this moment Coraline feels sad and ignored by her father who is busy working to spend time with her. 

In the 'other' office, the predominat colours are red and orange light creates a mood of Cheerfulness, curiuosity and safety.  The director chose this colour palette because Coraline has just arrived in the other world and met the other father who wants to spend time with her.

At the end of the film these colours have reversed with the other world becoming dark and gloomy and the real world becoming bright and colorful. This shows Coraline changing perspective as she becomes happier at home  

The predominant colours in this palette are blue, purple, green and orange 

These colours create an atmosphere of a dark and scary atmosphere that wants you to think that the mother is nice but is actually scary. 

The director used these colours because he/she wants you to concentrate on the colour change more in the movie.