The role of the Colorist has changed greatly over the last few years. More cameras, codecs, and different genres are being graded than ever before. The ICA 2014 survey has expanded. It now features 14 questions about cameras, codecs, grading displays, render options, and wages. Just select 3 jobs that you have graded in November…
Thursday 6th November 2014 I saw a preview of “Interstellar” from one of only five 70mm prints in Europe. This is how Christopher Nolan intended us to see his latest epic (much of it was shot on 65mm Imax film) and it turned out to be a really big deal. Roger Ebert wrote of Kubric’s…
I am currently in Japan sitting in a grading room, waiting for my clients to arrive. They are delayed so my mind wondered back to Amsterdam, where I conducted a Colorist Masterclass, here are my thoughts.. It was a fantastic honour to be asked to talk in front of the Dutch Colorist Guild before IBC…
I started using DaVinci Resolve in 2005. It was a $300,000 system, the hardware rack was the size of a doorway and it took a Resolve engineer two days to install. In 2006 I met with Mike Seymour and John Montgomery, who said they were thinking of opening an online university. They asked me if…
The most exciting thing I saw was the Free Viewpoint TV (FTV) holodeck. Yes! The technology that introduced Princess Leia to Luke Skywalker in1977 now exists in our own galaxy and can project holographic images right in front of you. I would say 3-D images but that term has been so badly abused and confused…
The Mixer was held on Saturday night and despite tough competition from other parties drew a great crowd of over 120. Zeppos proved to be a fantastic venue, even though some people gave up and couldn’t find it:) Colorists from all over Europe joined the Mixer for good banter over a few beers and fantastic…
On my recent visit to the US I was engaged by Clark Muller, colorist and owner of Incendio to conduct a day of Resolve workflow training. Incendio is a very successful grading shop in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, with big credits for Toyota, Samsung and Lamborghini. They currently use x2 Nucoda Film Masters, running Precision…
Sydney based grading facility BE, is seeking a colourist to work at its new grading facility, soon to be opening in Shanghai.The ideal candidate will be ambitious, talented, reliable, hard working and energetic and possess an in-depth knowledge of the commercials post production industry. It is essential that they have a showreel/website showcasing current, high…
Sunday 6th April at ‘The Pub’ Monte Carlo Hotel. What a fantastic night, over 150 Colorists, and industry friends getting together over a cold drink:) Thanks to co hosts Mixing Light and The Tao of Color, Pat, Robbie, Dan and Pam. Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting the event and donating the great…