The top colorists in film, television, and music videos are interviewed in this podcast, hosted by Josh Petok.
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The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this special episode of the Colorist Podcast, we discuss the details of NAB 2018 from a colorist’s perspective. Joining me is my long time friend and Coloristos podcast partner, Jason Myres. Back in 2012, Jason and co-hosted a podcast called “The Coloristos” with ou…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the colorist podcast, I talk with Color Scientist and Trainer, Dado Valentic. Recently, Dado’s presentation about Artificial Intelligence and Color Grading has been making it’s way through the internet. In this YouTube video, he poses a question: Can…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Senior Production Engineer and Colorist at Dolby, Shane Mario Ruggieri, CSI, joins me on this episode of the colorist podcast. In San Francisco during the 2000’s, Shane came up through the ranks, working in all aspects of production and post production. From the beginn…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the colorist podcast, I talk with Ian Vertovec, Co-Founder, and Senior Colorist at Light Iron. Ian has colored major films “The Social Network,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and “Ender’s Game.” And more recently, he has colored the TV shows “Ba…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, we take a look back at 2017. So much has happened this past year in the world of the colorist. Blackmagic unveiled two new affordable panels, as well as releasing Resolve 14. Filmlight continues to innovate, and shipped version …
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I talk with Patrick Woodard, Lead Colorist at Digital Film Tree. Patrick is best known for his color work on episodic TV shows like NCIS: Los Angeles, UNreal, Weeds, and Everybody Hates Chris. He’s worked on programs that air on…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Senior Colorist Bob Festa joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. Bob Festa has colored some of the most iconic music videos and national commercials. Companies like Coca-Cola, Levi’s, American Express, McDonalds, and IBM come back to his suite again and agai…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I continue the conversation with Director, Writer, and Colorist, Alexis Van Hurkman. In the last episode, I talked with Alexis about how he got his start in post, his experience at Apple, and starting his own boutique grading fa…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Director, writer, and colorist, Alexis Van Hurkman joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. There’s been many twists and turns in the career of Alexis Van Hurkman. He bounced around from audio, editorial, graphics, and visual effects. Ultimately, each of those…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I talk with Juan Ignacio Cabrera, CSI. Juan has worked on the films Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek: Into Darkness, and Transformers: Age of Extinction. He’s been credited as a stereographer, colorist, compositor, and vi…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Vanessa Taylor, freelance colorist for the films The Great Gatsby and Lady Macbeth, joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. Vanesa has over 20 years experience in the industry. She got her start working at Animal Logic, working on the Quantel Henry as an Onli…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I talk with Adam Inglis, colorist for feature films Sherlock Holmes, Alien Vs Predator, and Mr. Turner. Adam was one of the first users of Baselight, when it was previously known as “Film Grader.” It was used internally at CFC i…
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the colorist podcast, we’re trying something a little different. We take a break from talking with a colorist to focus on something quite a bit more technical. Dave Abrams, monitor calibrator and owner of Avical, joins me on this episode. It’s about …
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Veteran colorist and ICA instructor Warren Eagles joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. Warren has been coloring for over 26 years. He’s graded a broad spectrum of projects from commercials, drama, and features. He’s best known for his work on Lock, Stock, …
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This episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. On this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I talk with Peter Doyle, Senior Colorist at Technicolor London. Peter has worked on some of the most popular films of all time like the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Harry Potter films, and The Matrix. He has collaborated with majo…
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On this episode of The Colorist Podcast, I talk with veteran film color timer, Dale Grahn. Long before films were colored using computers, Dale color timed movies, using the only technology available at the time: printer points and printer lights. He is best known for pioneering the bleach bypass look of Saving Private Ryan, and he’s also worked on…
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On this episode of Colorist Podcast, I have a conversation with Ayumi Ashley. She is the co-founder of Mission Film and Design (MFDSF) in San Francisco, California. It's a boutique color, sound, and VFX facility, focusing mainly on commercials, music videos, and short films. She has completed work for North Face, Skyy Vodka, and Ben & Jerry's. Addi…
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Rob Bessette joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. Rob is a senior colorist at Finish Boston and specializes in coloring commercials. With over 11 years of experience, Rob has had the opportunity to color spots for Toyota, Coca Cola, Sam Adams, Subway, Chili’s, Dunkin’ Doughnuts, and many others. Rob became a colorist though a more trad…
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In this episode, I talk with Terence Curren, a Colorist and Online Editor in Los Angeles. He’s known for unscripted television shows like Project Runway, True Life, Ghost Hunters, and many others. He got his start at the well known post facility, Matchframe Video, as employee number one. At Matchframe, he was one of the first editors in LA to work …
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In this episode, I talk with Mark Todd Osborne, a colorist in Los Angeles with over 18 years of experience. He has worked on films like Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, Bad Boys II, Hugo, Need for Speed, as well as many commercials and music videos. Mark got his start at Company 3 and spent 11 years there working with top colorists Stefan S…
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In this episode of the Colorist Podcast, I talk with Gray Marshall, Associate Finishing Artist at Technicolor in Los Angeles. At Technicolor, Gray has worked on the films Bridge of Spies, The Revenant, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man, and many others. But before making his way into color, Gray worked in many other parts of the industry. His roo…
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On this episode of The Colorist Podcast, I talk with Kevin Shaw, CSI. Kevin is the Senior Colorist at Final Frame, London and a 30 year veteran of the industry. His commercial credits include work for IKEA, Jaguar and Levis, as well as the movies “Monsters” and “Streetdance 3D.” In addition to his work as a colorist, Kevin is a founding member of t…
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Joining me on the first episode of The Colorist Podcast is Lynette Dunsing. Lynette is the senior colorist at Cinelicious where she colors everything from commercials to documentaries. She has worked in numerous locations: Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago and China. She has colored music videos for Nirvana and Metallica and television shows like Star …
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Coloristos #21 "NAB 2015 Wrap-up Part 1"
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos take you though part 1 in a 2-part series on this year's announcements at NAB 2015. They cover many of the new features in Davinci Resolve 12 including the re-designed interface, 3D keyer, 3D tracker, discrete alpha output, revised timeline, VST/AU plugin support, and Resolve Color Management. They a…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss their predictions for NAB 2015, and what they think will be big topics at the show, including the continuing transition to UHD/4K, the rise of HDR, the impact of the Alexa MINI, along with the possibility of Davinci Resolve 12, and the viability of a mid-range control surface. They also take …
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In this Episode of Coloristos 1on1, Josh interviews Duck Grossberg, a Los Angeles-area DIT who has been working on-set on major feature and broadcast television projects since the early days of the RED ONE. He and Josh discuss the current state of being a DIT, his favorite cameras to work with, and what he thinks the future holds for DITs going for…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss the current state of professional and consumer displays for grading and finishing. They talk about the rapid evolution of the display market over the past two years, and how technologies like OLED and LCD have finally taken over from long-time standards like Plasma and CRT. They touch on seve…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss client supervised grading sessions and how to make the most of them. They cover important points on client interaction and time management, as well as learning who your key decision-makers are, and how to keep them confident in your abilities and grading workflow. They talk about the challeng…
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Coloristos #17 "Live from NAB 2014"
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss a number of major announcements live from the show floor at NAB 2014, including Resolve 11, the Blackmagic URSA camera, Cintel Film Scanner, AJA CION camera, Flame/ Flame Assist 2015, Baselight Dailies, and new pricing for Digital Vision Nucoda and Nucoda Look. They also cover major trends af…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos talk about LUTs and their use in post-production. They cover the basics of 1D and 3D LUTs, including how they're built, their various applications in a post pipeline, and the requirements for using them correctly. They also discuss the origins of LUTs from their early application as a film color scie…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos benchmark the 2013 Mac Pro and discuss it's performance results compared to a 2010 12-Core model with Resolve 10 using a number of different GPUs in both OS X Mountain Lion and Mavericks. They cover the pros and cons of buying a 2013 Mac Pro versus upgrading a 2010 machine, and discuss the major poin…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss online editing and grading for broadcast TV, including passing QC, managing deadlines, and working efficiently under pressure. They also cover emerging trends in the industry, from online distribution and "all-at-once" delivery, to a new generation of editorial and color tools that are facili…
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In this Episode of the Coloristos 1on1, Juan interviews Andrea Chlebak, lead DI colorist for the new sci-fi action film "Elysium". Andrea breaks down her ACES workflow, tells us about her techniques for keeping focused, and shares what it's like to grade Matt Damon's big blue eyes. All that and much more. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podca…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss films that inspired them to initially get started in color grading, as well as past and current movies that influence the work they do on their own projects. They also talk about the growing collaborative relationship between the colorist and DP, and finally end the episode by submitting thei…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss round trip workflows. How to get from FCP7, Avid and Premiere into your color session? What are the potential pitfalls? The Coloristos all share tips on geting from app A to app B, and back; and when a one way ticket is your best option. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Fil…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss highlights for colorists at NAB 2013, including DaVinci Resolve 10, SpeedGrade CS7, Smoke 2013, the Scratch 8 preview, Mistika 7.2, and the new Baselight One Deskside and Slate Control Panel. They also cover new displays from Sony, Sharp, FSI, and Dolby, as well as major changes to Avid Media…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss color grading applications you'll be seeing at NAB 2013 from DaVinci Resolve, Adobe SpeedGrade, and Avid Symphony, to SGO Mistika, Assimilate Scratch and Autodesk Lustre. They discuss the continuing upheaval in post production, and how 2013 could be a make-or-break year for several different …
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss control panels and how they can help you grade with greater speed and precision, while at the same time allowing you to be more creative. They cover the pros and cons of a number of popular, affordable panels, and also review the advanced features available on control surfaces used with sever…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos talk about how they got started as colorists, what it was like just starting out, and important moments in their careers that helped them get established in the industry. They also discuss client management, creating a unique identity for yourself as an artist, and developing a set of techniques that…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss Digital Cinema Packages, or DCPs, the industry standard mastering format for Digital Cinema. They cover the current shift from film negative to DCP for theatrical distribution, several popular DCP creation packages, as well as the benefits and implications for content creators and theater own…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss video scopes, the basic types of waveforms, and how you can use them during grading to make critical color decisions. They also describe the differences between hardware and software scopes, discuss a variety of monitoring options, and cover the kinds of features you should look for whether y…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) the display card devices that power the processing elements of many modern video applications. Plus, continued discussion of RED and RAW workflows, and the Coloristos express their gratitude to gamers. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film a…
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Coloristos #4: "The Tools: Does system you use affect your grade, Grading without a panel, SMac 2013 for grading"
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss whether the software you use affects the way you grade, the merits of grading without a panel, and SMOKE 2013. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishin…
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss monitors for color grading, the various display technologies available, the difference between a computer display and a reference monitor, and the factors that make a display suitable for color accurate work. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Gradin…
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Coloristos #2: "DaVinci Resolve 9 - Headline Features"
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss many of the new features in DaVinci Resolve 9, including the re-designed user interface, log grading tools, audio support, grade management, transcoding, as well as new camera support, and how this release will affect the on-set DIT market, as well as color grading in general. The Coloristos …
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Coloristos #1: "Changing Cost of Entry: Resolve 9, Smac, Baselight ACCESS"
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In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss DaVinci Resolve 9, Smoke on Mac 2013, and Baselight ACCESS, and how each of these are changing post-production by providing high-quality color grading and finishing tools at much more accessible price points. The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Gradin…
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