Handmaids tale-why is the lighting so dark sometimes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Same with Ozark I had to squint to see what was happening it was always all so BLUE

I gave up watching Ozark because it was too hard to see everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is technically more about the lack of color in movies and shows as opposed to dark lighting, but a really interesting article:

https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/culture/22840526/colors-movies-tv-gray-digital-color-sludge

)And PS +1 to the grumble about properly recording actors speaking. Makes me crazy because I see it as part of the job of making filmed entertainment, not an artistic choice you can play around with. Endlessly frustrating.)

Interesting article, thanks.

One of the reasons I mostly watch Korean dramas now is that they are a visual feast, including lots of light and color.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I hate shows and movies that are too dark. It seems like an arrogant decision by a director where their "art" is more important than consideration of viewers.

Yes the same with volume of conversations. I can understand something was said in a whisper without it actually having to be so low it can't be heard. Always use subtitles now.

I do, too. DH calls me an old lady, but he’s the one always asking “What did he just say?” I don’t have that problem!

I've hated the dark shows and movies for years. As for subtitles, we got into the habit of using them because it's always so hard to hear the dialogue. Last night during a movie I asked my husband, "Do you find that you are reading the subtitles instead of listening?" He said yes, so we decided to try turning them off. I feel like I'm getting dependent on them, but it's so annoying that the dialogue is nearly inaudible on so many shows and movies!

[Anonymous]

the show is so dark that I can't even make out what's going on so bye bye Handmaidens Tale. I refuse to go blind and start squinting at my tv.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate shows and movies that are too dark. It seems like an arrogant decision by a director where their "art" is more important than consideration of viewers.

Yes the same with volume of conversations. I can understand something was said in a whisper without it actually having to be so low it can't be heard. Always use subtitles now.

It is really a lame series for absurdly paranoid people.

[Anonymous]

Omg yes!! I thought it was my tv at first so switched to phone and same problem.

[Anonymous]

It’s something with Hulu. I find that if I pause it, go out to the main menu, and go back in, it’s better. Still too dark but watchable. With out doing that I literally can’t see what’s happening.