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Onset to Final Grade in Vancouver

I have recently returned from Vancouver, where I was asked to talk about color as part of a mini conference. The weekend was organized by the IATSE669 camera union who managed to pull together some fantastic talent to join me for the panel discussions. Lots going on in Vancouver, far more than I expected, think…

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Fix it in post…WTF!

What has happened to the integrity of the craft of filmmaking? There once was an attitude of keeping the level, the quality of the image superior, but lately I’ve seen the opposite.  I’ve seen DP’s make huge mistakes, in their exposure and in their color settings.  Either it’s ego, or incompetence, but it’s a problem…

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Von Thomas On-Set Workflow for “Maniac”

Von Thomas and his DIT cart The Post Lab welcomes guest blogger, Von Thomas, to share his DIT workflow on the recently completed and remake of the early 80′s classic film, Maniac. My name is Von Thomas, and I work as a DIT (Digital Image Technician) for motion picture and television. My work varies from job to job, but…

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Update from Lorne

Hi, I can’t believe this year is almost over. I just finished a series of 6 films with Steven Seagal. Now I have time to catch up with Warren and Kevin and see what’s happening with the ICA. Last summer, before things got busy, I started to put a class together dealing with being an…

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