Short Documentary Film
Hope
APPROACH
The film is told through the protagonist's perspective as he reflects on the challenges faced by the communities around him and his efforts to bring about change. That perspective became the foundation for the grade.
Contrast was kept controlled and highlights softly rolled off, allowing the locations to retain their character while keeping the image cohesive.
Opening Shot: Rec. 709 vs Graded
Early scenes lean into the dustier greens and haze of the semi-urban neighborhoods where he witnesses people's suffering.
As the film progresses toward solutions and change, the palette gradually becomes cleaner and more open, introducing clearer blues and warmer tones while remaining rooted in the real world.
Closing Shot: Rec. 709 vs Graded