I first want to talk about the color in each image. In image one, there are many distinct hues: The bear Lotso has a very vibrant pink color which is seen in the background around the class photos which could represent his control over the school. Also the wooden desk matches Woody's colors and the carpet matches Buzz's which can contrast each others acceptance of this new world (the carpet is very involved in the scene where as the desk is only slightly seen). Another hue choice to point out is Lotso's cane, it is made of wood and similiar colored to Woody's hat and boots which could be seen as Lotso power over Woody. Lotso's power over Buzz is seen with his hand placement over Buzz's back. The hues in image two are much less abundant making you focus on the characters themselves. The background of the metal shoot and concrete wall emphasize their change from safety (image one) to danger (image two). In image one the brightness is very strong in comparison to image two, as image one depicts a "safe" time where as image two shows a more dark and scary tone. The saturation of each image is again in contrast, as the first is very saturated making it colorful and pretty and the second image is less making it more grim and blend together slightly to show their universal outlook on their situation. The next topic I am going to discuss is lighting. The first image is very light creating a relaxed mood which is emphasized through the facial reactions of Lotso and Buzz Lightyear. The second image however has a much darker setting creating a tenser mood which again is emphasized through the facial reactions of all of the characters. The only shadows in the first image are cast by the characters and woody's hat making the right side of his face darker, which may indicate his skepticism in Lotso. In the second image the octopus is in complete shadow, symbolizing him as the enemy which goes along with his facial reactions in comparison to everyone else. Shadows in image two are on Mr. Potato head, the horse, and Woody who all had doubts on their new environment from the beginning which symbolizes their connection with the octopus as knowing something was up the whole time.
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