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Jurassic World Color Scheme: Unleashed

By Ashley Thompson
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The Jurassic World color scheme is hardly a topic that leaps to mind when discussing the intricacies of dinosaur themes, but the subtle use of colors in the franchise's films and parks has played an integral part in immersing viewers and visitors within the prehistoric worlds. Seemingly insignificant at first glance, colors have been carefully orchestrated to evoke specific emotions, enhance the environment's realism, and subtly nudge the audience's perception of various aspects of the narrative.

Understanding the Jurassic World color scheme involves delving into the world of cinematic color theory, which is far from a simple palette of greens and browns one might expect from a dinosaur-based series. It's a rich tapestry of hues that intertwine seamlessly with the storytelling and visual effects to create an emersive Jurassic experience.

The Color Palette of Jurassic Park

The original Jurassic Park laid the groundwork for the color scheme that was later enhanced in its successors. Steven Spielberg's classic film utilized a rich palette that approximated the look of retro footage, yet remained visually compelling and vibrant.

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Jurassic Park Color Palette
Jurassic Park Color Palette
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Colour Palette #02

Greens and browns are the foundation of the Jurassic Park palette, representing foliage and soil respectively. However, the palette isn't merely earth-toned; it incorporates vibrant blues and oranges to evoke the lush jungle setting and the warmth of the sun, respectively. This was a visual storytelling technique that would form the core of the Jurassic World color scheme.

Jurassic Park Legacy in Jurassic World

The Jurassic World trilogy stayed loyal to the foundational colors of Jurassic Park, while elaborating and modernizing the palette to provide a fresh look for contemporary audiences. The greens and browns remain, but they're supplemented byvivid oranges, purples, pinks, and blues, creating a more dynamic and visually striking visual style.

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an image of a dinosaur exhibit in a building with color swatches to match it's theme
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people in canoes on a river surrounded by trees and greenery with color swatches

The inclusion of these bold colors has been instrumental in creating a heightened sense of tension and danger in the Jurassic World films. Cinematographer John Schwartzman has acknowledged that these colors are used to accentuate theBeans scene, creating stark contrasts that draw focus and amplify the suspense.

Theuse of Neon Colors in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

The second installment in the Jurassic World trilogy, Fallen Kingdom, introduced more neon colors into the Jurassic World color scheme. This technique added an eerie, gothic touch to the film, fitting with its storyline about the nefarious plans of the tycoons trying to exploit the dinosaurs. The neon colors also served to differentiate Fallen Kingdom's more advanced, high-tech dinosaurs from the original ones.

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The use of neon colors also(levelapes a visual storytelling technique known as symbolic color theory. In this case, the unnatural neon hues served as a stark visual contrast to the naturalistic colors in the film, subtly nudging the audience to consider the ethical implications of the characters' actions.

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the color scheme for different shades of green, brown and orange
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a color palette with green and blue hues
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Jade Geode Color Palette
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a large dinosaur standing next to a truck in the rain with it's mouth open
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The Jurassic World Parks' Color Scheme

While the Jurassic World films have been etched deeply into the collective cinematic memory, the Jurassic World theme parks have also played a significant role in shaping the franchise's color scheme. The parks, with their lush green foliage and earthy tones, serve as physical extensions of the onscreen environments.

The parks' color schemes have been meticulously designed to heighten the sense of immersion, with hues carefully chosen to complement the Jurassic World films' color palettes. The parks' areas often reflect the environments showcased in the movies, further deepening the connection between the real-world laser shows and movie screens.

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In Jurassic World: Dominion

The upcoming film Jurassic World Dominion is set to mark another evolution in the Jurassic World color scheme. In interviews, director Colin Trevorrow has hinted at exploring new color hues to reflect the story's wider world and new settings. The film's color scheme is anticipated to echo its themes of global chaos and widespread Jurassic impact, perhaps incorporating more desaturated and subdued shades to match these themes.

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Color Palette 135
an orange, green and brown color scheme
an orange, green and brown color scheme
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red flowers are blooming in the garden

The introduction of new color schemes could also signify the exploration of fresh visual storytelling techniques, such as the use of monochromatic or limited color palettes to emphasize certain scenes or sequences. This could add depth and nuance to the film's narrative, further enriching the dinosaur-rich universe of Jurassic World.

As the Jurassic World franchise continues to evolve, so too does its color scheme. From the earthy tones of Jurassic Park to the neon hues of Fallen Kingdom, colors have been used skillfully to augment the action, guide the audience's emotions, and enhance the viewing experience. As we look forward to the release of Jurassic World Dominion, there's every reason to anticipate that the film will bring yet another fascinating chapter to this rich visual saga.

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