本视频教程是由Lynda机构出品的色彩应用基础视频教程，Lynda.com Foundations of Color，时长：1小时57分，大小：1.07 GB，MP4高清视频格式，作者：Mary Jane Begin，官方发布日期：2013年8月20日，语言：英语。

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Lynda.com Foundations of Color

Color is a fundamental element of our lives. Understanding how to use it for visual communication in a variety of contexts is essential for designers and artists. This course is about learning how to use color, not only to create more effective designs, but also to tell a story. Illustrator, professor, and author Mary Jane Begin explains how color intertwines with brand identity, how it affects the mood of a piece and directs the viewer’s attention to areas of interest, and how it can connect images or create space between elements. She removes the mystery surrounding the color wheel and color relationships; shows how to layer, mix, and digitally alter color; and use light to integrate temperature, translucency, and contrast.

These lessons are applicable to a number of fields, including graphic design, photography, and illustration, and both traditional and digital media. Dive in and get a fresh look at color that is sure to revitalize your creativity and your work.