Animation Deconstruction

Adventure Time

Color
Color is a very important part of Adventure Time. Notice in these two shots the Hue of the main characters in the foreground. The artists used very vibrant and light colors. Jake is bright yellow, and Finn is bright blue. Now look at the background. The artists are using a lot of washed out hues to enhance the characters a bit more. The earth tones are very successful at creating depth of field. Another reason they might be using these specific colors is to represent the moods or feelings of the characters. Finn and Jake are always for the most part, joyful. The bright colors help to convey their sense of happiness.


Lighting
The lighting is also another important aspect of the show's symbolism. In both pictures above Finn and Jake are really the only brightened or lit up thing in the shot. The backgrounds are both darker and shaded to create depth. The first picture shows some large trees casting shadows on the ground. This could give a theme of mysteriousness. This symbolism creates a specific type of mood in which the characters are constantly being represented as good people or the protagonists of the story. Whereas the background is seen as dark and faded possibly representing the cold and dangerous world they live in.