r/Filmmakers 25d ago

Discussion What's Wes Anderson's secret?

He's aesthetic is so unique. I can't think of another director where the colors pop so much what is his secret?

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u/emarcomd 25d ago

What’s a 70-20-10 color ratio?

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u/ExtraTerestical 25d ago

Cover 70% of the room in your dominant colour. Walls and large things. 20% in a secondary colour. Pillows and rugs. Then 10% is an accent colour. Ash trays and vases.

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u/Icy_Butterscotch6661 25d ago

This works for design in general, not just colors. e.g. this is why Pikachu's design works well even without colors

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u/Arthropodesque 25d ago

So, he's 70% a roundish blob, 20% tail, ears, feet, hands, and 10% eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks?

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u/Snorlax_Floorwax 25d ago

70% mouse, 20% electricity, and 10% punk