Nature of Color (Second Edition)

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1956

Creator: Coronet Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Shows absorption and reflections of colors in light, the mixing of colors by addition and subtraction, and the application of the facts discussed to painting, printing, and photography. Tells of Newton's explanation of the rainbow and, by animation, shows that the colors of white light can be separated. Uses flowers and colored cubes to illustrate that objects reflect or absorb certain colors. Projects and superimposes red, blue, and green circles to demonstrate color addition and uses colored filters to show color subtraction.

Complete Record: Shows absorption and reflections of colors in light, the mixing of colors by addition and subtraction, and the application of the facts discussed to painting, printing, and photography. Tells of Newton's explanation of the rainbow and, by animation, shows that the colors of white light can be separated. Uses flowers and colored cubes to illustrate that objects reflect or absorb certain colors. Projects and superimposes red, blue, and green circles to demonstrate color addition and uses colored filters to show color subtraction., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.


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