Motion Graphics Color Theory for Motion Graphics

Question 1

What are the primary colors in the RGB color model?

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Red, Green, Blue

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Red, Yellow, Blue

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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Orange, Green, Purple

Question 2

What does 'complementary colors' mean in color theory?

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Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

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Colors from the same hue family

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Colors with the same saturation

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Colors used in branding

Question 3

What is 'hue' in color terminology?

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The pure color attribute — what we call red, blue, green, etc.

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The brightness of a color

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The transparency of a color

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The contrast ratio of a color

Question 4

What does 'saturation' describe in color?

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The intensity or purity of a color, from gray to fully vivid

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The lightness of a color

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The transparency of a color

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The temperature of a color

Question 5

What is a 'monochromatic' color scheme?

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Using variations in lightness and saturation of a single hue

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Using only black and white

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Using three evenly spaced colors

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Using warm and cool contrasts

Question 6

What is 'color temperature' in motion graphics?

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The perceived warmth or coolness of a color — warm (reds/yellows) vs. cool (blues/greens)

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The rendering temperature of a GPU

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The file color depth

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The screen brightness