Short Narrative Film
A Better World
APPROACH
The grade follows the protagonist's journey through the film while supporting the progression of time across the story.
The opening scene leans warmer and softer, carrying a sense of childhood innocence and serving as the starting point of his journey, where an innocent yet consequential question is put to him.
Opening Scene: Rec. 709 vs Grade
As he reflects on that question and the world around him, cooler greens and blues become more prominent within the palette. As he begins to witness signs of change and possibility, warmth gradually returns to the image, culminating in a richer sunset palette that supports the film's hopeful conclusion.
Throughout, the treatment remains natural, with controlled contrast helping different locations and times of day feel part of the same visual world.
Closing Scene: Rec. 709 vs Grade