Why Scene Colors Matter
Color-coded scene strips let your 1st AD see at a glance whether the next setup is an easy interior day or a complex exterior night. Good color coding keeps the schedule readable at 6 AM.
Tip: Color-coding scenes has been standard practice since the earliest days of Hollywood scheduling. These visual cues are just as useful on screen as they were on cardboard strips.
Industry-Standard Color Scheme
While every production can customize their colors, the industry has established conventions that most crews recognize instantly:
| Scene Type | Traditional Color | Hex Code |
|---|---|---|
| INT DAY | White | #FFFFFF |
| EXT DAY | Yellow | #F5D742 |
| INT NIGHT | Green | #48BB78 |
| EXT NIGHT | Blue | #4299E1 |
| INT/EXT Morning | Salmon | #FFA07A |
| INT/EXT Evening | Orange | #FFA500 |
Interactive Demo
Color Matrix DemoClick any cell to see how INT/EXT and Day/Night combinations create distinct colors.
Day
Night
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COFFEE SHOP2 3/8 pgs2
EXT
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STREET CORNER1 1/8 pgs3A
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APARTMENT - BEDROOM3 2/8 pgs4
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ALLEY1 5/8 pgs5
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OFFICE BUILDING2 1/8 pgs6
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PARK1 4/8 pgs7
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RESTAURANT2 7/8 pgs8
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ROOFTOP1 2/8 pgsCustomizing Your Colors
To customize scene colors in G-Casper Pro:
- Navigate to the Globals tab in your production
- Scroll to the Scene Colors section
- Click on any color swatch to open the color picker
- Select your desired color or enter a specific hex code
- Changes apply instantly to all stripboards and call sheets
Special Scene Types
Beyond the basic INT/EXT and DAY/NIGHT combinations, you may need colors for special scenes:
| Special Type | Suggested Color | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn/Dusk | Orange/Peach | Magic hour scenes with specific timing |
| Flashback | Sepia/Brown | Scenes set in a different time period |
| Dream Sequence | Blue/Purple | Stylized or surreal sequences |
| VFX/Green Screen | Bright Green | Scenes requiring heavy visual effects |
| 2nd Unit | Different shade | Distinguish main unit from 2nd unit scenes |
Tip: If your picture has a lot of dream sequences, consider adding a custom category for better schedule visibility.
Color Accessibility
Remember that some crew members may have color vision differences. G-Casper Pro allows you to add patterns or text labels alongside colors for better accessibility. A diagonal stripe on night scenes, for example, helps everyone quickly identify the scene type regardless of color perception.