AI video and design for clients

Stage 2 · Lesson 5 of 6

Colour and contrast

Video fundamentals AI does not replace

sets mood and guides attention. A , such as complementary (opposites on the colour wheel) or analogous (neighbours), gives a palette that feels intentional. Contrast between text and background decides whether people can read it, including people with ; a shows you.

Brands usually have fixed colours, given as HEX codes such as #1A73E8, and every asset should use them. In video, means adjusting the look of all clips so they match; AI clips from different runs often differ in colour, so grading pulls them together.

Common trapa palette that looks great on your laptop and turns muddy on a cheap phone screen in daylight.

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Resources for this stage

Start with· follow one of these

  • ToolFree
    DaVinci Resolve

    Blackmagic Design · Beginner

    The official Beginner's Guide teaches editing, colour and sound on a free editor professionals use

  • GuideFree
    Google Fonts Knowledge

    Google Fonts · Beginner

    Free, short lessons on choosing and using type, from Google Fonts: readable text on every asset

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