Shanna vs Everyone

1. Context & Intent
This character-driven drama spans interiors, exteriors, and institutional settings.
The goal is to support shifting emotional beats through color and light while staying realistic. 2. Color Grading Approach
Primary Palette:
- Cool, desaturated tones for institutional and outdoor scenes.
- Warm amber tones for domestic interiors.
- Neutral grays for subtlety, allowing skin tones and props to stand out.
Grade Characteristics:
- Cool shadows and soft warm highlights create tonal separation.
- Low-to-moderate contrast maintains realism.
- Selective color emphasis on significant props.
3. Lighting & Mood
Natural lighting from the windows and lamps.
Soft falloff clarifies expressions.
Warm interiors contrast with cool exteriors to signal emotional shifts.
4. Framing & Composition
Close-ups capture emotional nuance.
OTS and two-shots show relationship dynamics.
Wide shots create isolation.
Insert shots emphasize narrative elements.
5. Why It Works
This approach visually mirrors the character’s emotional journey: warm spaces for safety and cool spaces for tension.
The focus keeps performances central, while subtle grading ties different locations into a cohesive visual story.