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In filmmaking, the term splash of color refers to the effect of the use of a colored item on an otherwise monochrome image to draw extra attention to the item. It has been used frequently in films as a form of emphasis. Some commercials will film a portion in black and white, except the product which appears in color. [1]

A stark use of this technique occurred in the Steven Spielberg film Schindler's List , in which the entire film is done in black-and-white, except for a little girl's red coat.

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References

  1. Peshin, Akash (4 December 2017). "How Are Black And White Films Colorized?". Science ABC. Wattcon Technologies Private Limited. Retrieved 14 October 2023.