An experienced colorist, with their knowledge of image science and aesthetics, is well-positioned to guide the production team through the intricacies and pitfalls of modern workflows. It is rare when the colorist gets invited during pre-production and production.īut why not? Creating a comprehensive plan for the handling of the image throughout the entire production process is key to obtaining a high-quality end product. Other times, its a last-minute call from a producer realizing that, yes, their project needs more color work than their editor can provide, and can we please fit them in this week? Either way, we’re stuck working on the show in whatever shape it arrives at our doorstep, with little input into how it was acquired. If we’re lucky, we get scheduled on a big project with decent advance notice. As colorists, our involvement in projects sometimes feels like an afterthought. That input allows me to use my expertise to influence the footage I’m ultimately color grading while helping the production avoid potential pitfalls along the way.īut – it hardly ever works that way. It’s a huge bonus when a production asks for my input on their camera settings and workflow before the cameras start recording. I love working with well-shot high bit rate RAW or log footage, using all the available dynamic range to craft a beautiful image. If you’re like me, it might have more to do with the quality of the production rather than the format. When you think about your dream project as a colorist, what does it look like? A lot of people respond with a specific type of project, like a music video, high-end television commercial, or feature film.
HOAX: A Look at ACES Color Management for an Indie Film Please say hi to Peder in the comments! Don’t forget you can read his bio on the About Us page. Team Mixing Light welcomes colorist Peder Morgenthaler as our newest Contributor to the website! He’s kicking off a two-part series on using ACES in an indie film workflow. Tutorials / ACES Short Film Case Study / ACES in Action – An Indie Case Study Series
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