darken

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Darken' describes making something less light or more dim. It's often used when adjusting brightness levels, like when you darken an image on your computer.

Examples in Different Contexts

In documentaries highlighting environmental issues, visuals might 'darken' to emphasize the severity of the problem. A filmmaker could state, 'We've chosen to darken the visuals when discussing pollution to underscore its impact.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The character in the illustration isn't popping as much as we would like. Should we consider adjusting the depth of the colors around them?

Response:

Can we try to darken the surrounding scenery? That might bring more attention to the character.

Tech

Scenario:

The colors in this design aren't contrasting well. We may need to play around with the color palette.

Response:

Yes, darkening a few colors in the palette might help us achieve the contrast we need.