Tim Burton’s use of Lighting and Coloration Techniques in Film
Burton has made memorable films with the use of many cinematic techniques to convey a common theme through each film. Many of his ideas are stemmed from his childhood where he was a part of an unloving family and left alone with his dog who then passed away. His upbringing is often reflected and influenced how he created his films. Burton uses low and high key lighting and coloration to express feelings of isolation and communicate a common theme of self discovery.
Burton has a unique way of utilizing lighting to express feelings of isolation and emphasize a character’s pathway towards self-discovery. In Burton’s Corpse Bride, the living world is portrayed as a dark and gloomy