What does a color script communicate in film production?

• A. A color script describes the wardrobe color calibration only.
• B. A color script outlines the planned color palette and tonal progression across scenes to guide the film's visual storytelling and mood.
• C. A color script is a document listing color corrections for final grade.
• D. A color script details the color of each prop.

Answer: (B)

Color language across the film is planned in the color script to guide mood and storytelling. It isn’t limited to wardrobe colors or post-production fixes; it lays out how color, light, and tone shift from scene to scene to reinforce mood, character development, and visual coherence. By mapping warm versus cool tones, saturation, and brightness for different beats, it gives cinematography, production design, wardrobe, and lighting teams a shared roadmap. The color script may include palette swatches, mood references, and notes on where color changes should occur to mirror emotional shifts or narrative milestones, guiding color grading decisions later on. While other options describe narrower tasks, the color script’s purpose is to establish the overall color language and its progression throughout the film.