‘Virtually Vegas’ Colorist Mixer April Video Recordings

In April 2021, we held an online social and educational event for those that would normally attend our Mixer at NAB

Comparing HDR Monitors

Thinking of buying a new monitor? Got an HDR job coming up? In this panel, iColorist instructor and CSI founder Kevin Shaw, CSI, iColorist instructor Gregg Loewen, and Tyler Pruitt, Technical Evangelist, Portrait Displays, discuss HDR monitor options in depth, including the best under $1000; under $5000 but bigger than 32″; with SDI; supporting 2160p; 1000 nits with Dolby and Netflix approval; over 1000 nits.

This session was sponsored by Portrait Displays.

iColorist Top Tips

Three International Colorist Academy instructors will share their favourite grading tips of the moment. In this session, iColorist instructors Blake Jones, Jeff Greenberg and Paco Howell each share a top tip.

This session was sponsored by SGO.

Grading in Different Markets

Eric Whipp & Lynette Duensing share their insights over decades of experience & into the film industry today. In this session, these two industry legends interview each other, discussing the challenges of adapting to different styles, aesthetics, client expectations and technology in different global markets. They share their insights from working on blockbusters such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Happy Feet and Lego Movie 2, as well as on how VFX grading has changed, color managed workflows, interpreting the filmmaker’s vision, animation v. live action, and mentoring.

This session is sponsored by Dolby Vision.

5 Grading Trends Of 2021

COVID has meant some major forces are reshaping our industry. Blake Jones and Dennis Rose discuss the 5 big trends changing post-production: – Cloud Computing – Remote working – Remote client sessions – Cloud workflow process – Online learning.

This session was sponsored by Sohonet.

The “New Normal“ – And Beyond

Katie Hinsen In this great talk, Katie Hinsen gets out her crystal ball to look at the strange new world we find ourselves in…and the one to come. 2020 saw a seismic shift for many colorists, as facility artists began working from home. As things are starting to open up again, we’ll discuss what we will keep from the past year’s workflows and what will return to the way it was. But more interestingly, what comes after that? The path of technology and work has shifted. Where are we headed now, and what does it mean for both staff and freelancers?

This session was sponsored by Kingston Technology.

What It’s Worth – Estimating Your Time On A Grading Job

Dario Bigi – Senior Colorist at Bonfire, CJ Dobson – Freelance Colorist, and Mark Todd Osborne – Senior Colorist, MTO Color, discuss how to estimate your time on a grading job. It’s a tricky subject with no right answer. The panellists discuss the varying scenarios they’ve encountered and what they do when determining how long a job will take. They share the questions they ask before taking a job, the pitfalls to avoid, as well as what are considered the industry averages.

This session was sponsored by Mixing Light.

The Big Colorist Quiz – Part 1

Warren and Jeff host the big FXPHD movie quiz. Play along at home for fun – unfortunately the prizes can only be won on the day!

This session was sponsored by FXPHD.

The Big Colorist Quiz – Part 2

Warren and Jeff host the big FSI movie quiz. Play along at home for fun – unfortunately the prizes can only be won on the day!

This session was sponsored by Flanders Scientific Inc.

Watch talks from the Dec 2020 24 hr online Mixer >