James Verdesoto is an artist and creative director who has designed iconic posters for movies such as Pulp Fiction, Ocean’s Eleven, Training Day, Girl, Interrupted, and more.
In this video for Vanity Fair, Verdesoto explains the role of color psychology and trends in movie poster design. He discusses the use of certain colors and palettes in specific genres, with relevant examples and references. Watch below.
00:11 – Red & White
01:47 – Blue
03:51 – Yellow
05:56 – Black, White & Orange
07:56 – Blue & Orange
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