Colorist: meaning, definitions and examples

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colorist

 

[ หˆkสŒl.ษ™r.ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic profession

A colorist is a professional who specializes in the use of color in various forms of art, particularly in film, animation, and illustration. They are responsible for selecting and applying colors to enhance visual storytelling and create mood and atmosphere. In the film industry, a colorist works during post-production to grade the film, adjusting the color balance and sharpness to achieve the director's vision. Additionally, colorists may also work in graphic design, creating palettes that complement the overall design of a project.

Synonyms

chromaticist, color expert, color technician

Examples of usage

  • The colorist enhanced the visuals of the movie.
  • Our team includes a skilled colorist for the animation.
  • The painter hired a colorist to advise her on hues.
  • This design was brought to life by the colorist's expertise.

Translations

Translations of the word "colorist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colorista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Farbenkรผnstler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penata warna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั€ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolorysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒฉใƒชใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coloriste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colorista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renkรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปฌ๋Ÿฌ๋ฆฌ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ุงู† ุงู„ุฃู„ูˆุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolorista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolorista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒ่‰ฒๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolorist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ั– ะผะฐะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colorista

Word origin

The term 'colorist' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'color,' which traces its roots back to the Latin 'color', meaning 'hue' or 'appearance'. The suffix 'ist' denotes a person who specializes in or practices a particular art or science. Initially, 'colorist' was used to describe artists who used color skillfully in their paintings. Over time, the application of the term expanded across different artistic fields, particularly in film and animation, where the role of the colorist became increasingly crucial. This evolution emphasizes the importance of color in visual media, as color can significantly influence the emotional perception of an artwork.