Jon M. Chu on 'Wicked': Color Grading Brings Realism to Oz
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Director Jon M. Chu discusses the color grading of the film adaptation of "Wicked," aiming to create a realistic portrayal of Oz to enhance the authenticity of the characters' relationships and stakes. Despite some criticism for its desaturated look compared to "The Wizard of Oz," Chu emphasizes the intention to present Oz as a tangible, lived-in world, contrasting with previous portrayals. The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has been well-received critically and commercially.
- ‘Wicked’s’ Color Grading Is Intended to ‘Immerse People Into Oz, to Make It a Real Place,’ Says Director Jon M. Chu: If It Was ‘Fake,’ Then the Relationships and Stakes ‘Wouldn’t Feel Real’ Variety
- Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Color Grading Aims To Paint “A Real Place” To “Immerse” Viewers Into Oz: “It’s Not Plastic” Deadline
- Wicked’s green makeup created a unique problem for green screens Polygon
- Apparently Wicked’s muted colors make it more like our desaturated reality The A.V. Club
- Is the world of Oz being to colorful make it less realistic? Wicked director Jon Chu chimes in: ohnotheydidnt Ohnotheydidnt Livejournal
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