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Updated 2024-12-03
Visual Arts

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2024-08-16

Developing a Career in Color Grading with Colorist Aurora Shannon

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/career-advice-for-colorists-from-aurora-shannon-company-3/ ====Aurora Shannon, colorist at Company 3 Vancouver, is known for her impressive work on popular shows, including Sweet Magnolia and Under the Bridge. Aurora’s career journey spans several continents and includes incredible career opportunities with: - Rob Pizzey- Stephen Nakamura- Stefan Sonnenfeld- Mitch Paulson- Adam Glassman- Greg Fisher- Paul Ennsby As a result, the wealth of color grading knowledge she has to share is considerable! In this detailed discussion, we unpacked her professional accomplishments, creative process, the technical aspects of color grading, and her approach to tackling long-form color grading. Alongside her professional achievements, Aurora has an inspiring commitment to mentorship roles and giving back to the community. Her insights on carving a successful career in the industry offer valuable lessons for all aspiring colorists.---Content like this is made possible by Mixing Light subscribers on MixingLight.com. You can support our work for as little as $4.58 per month (paid annually): https://mixinglight.com/membership/ (00:00) - - Introduction (01:43) - - The look for the shows Sweet Magnolias & Under the Bridge (04:14) - - Film is a format, not a color palette (06:29) - - Using a thick or thin LUT (07:22) - - Do you tend to work underneath or over the LUT? (08:59) - - Why you should talk to the DP before doing the grade (11:44) - - Using the CDL's (14:47) - - Mentoring Program (18:10) - - Who cares about your reel, what's in your CV? (22:09) - - What is a useful reel? (24:54) - - The two pathways (29:16) - - At the start of Aurora's career (37:12) - - After company 3 (39:23) - - How gender plays a role (41:30) - - Project levels vs Job titles (43:29) - - A bigger fish in a smaller pond (47:05) - - Back at Company 3 (49:55) - - What is the look of 'Hollywood film'? (52:53) - - Working on different kinds of projects (54:18) - - Working the node tree (59:07) - - Refining your methodology (01:02:54) - - Working remotely (01:05:04) - - Separate divisions have become one (01:08:57) - - Working on Crazy 8s (01:14:58) - - Working with RED Camera media (01:21:39) - - What is in the pipeline?

2024-08-16

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1h 26m
2024-10-31

How Much Should Post Production Pros Earn? Does AI Threaten Our Industry?

Full episode notes plus additional links mentioned in this video related to working as a post production professional are at this video's homepage: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/office-hours-live-how-much-are-other-colorists-earning/ === On this edition of Office Hours Live, host and Mixing Light CEO Patrick Inhofer is joined by post-production veteran and Mixing Light contributor Katie Hinsen. They tackle the thorny topic of what you should charge for your creative services and how those rates stack up against others in your field. For the past nine years, Katie has spearheaded the Post Production Survey, which collects confidential and anonymous salary and working conditions data to provide a valuable snapshot of the market's current state. ===

2024-10-31

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1h 1m
2023-05-19

The Color Timer Interview With David Fincher's Colorist - Eric Weidt

Eric Weidt has worked as a Colorist on impressive projects such as Mindhunter and Mank. He spent 15 years in Paris working with fashion photographers and filmmakers (developing look-up tables) and has a BA in theatre arts. Eric has worked exclusively with director David Fincher since 2015. We delve into his relationship with the famous director and explore his process for his incredible Black & White work in the motion picture ‘Mank’. We even talk about the one film he would watch if he only had one choice (stuck on a desert island with electricity). The homepage for this episode, with full show notes, can be found here:https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-eric-weidt-color-timer-podcast-102/ - - -Producer: Kayla UribeEditor: Arthur DitnerExecutive Producer: https://mixinglight.comSupporting Sponsor: https://www.filmlight.ltd.uk/Podcast Home: https://colortimerpodcast.mixinglight.comPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBfZs5q3JKyLAmryR9LRp_nKaag7Bj3h

2023-05-19

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18 min
2023-06-24

15 Minutes With Award-Winning Colorist Ana Escorse

Full episode notes and links: mixinglight.com===Ana Escorse is a senior colorist at Toronto’s Studio Feather. Ana was born and raised in Brazil and was influenced by her exposure to Brazillian Baroque art at a young age. Last year Ana was recognized at the Filmlight Color Awards, where she won the award for Best Music Video. This year she returns to the color awards as a judge. During our conversation, Ana discusses the industry’s challenges, her influences, and what it’s like to be a judge. - - -Producer: Kayla UribeEditor: Arthur DitnerExecutive Producer: https://mixinglight.comSupporting Sponsor: https://www.filmlight.ltd.uk/Podcast Home: https://colortimerpodcast.mixinglight.com

2023-06-24

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20 min
2023-08-04

15 Minutes with Tattoo Artist Jhon Gutti – The Color Timer Podcast

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-tattoo-artist-jhon-gutti-color-timer-podcast-ep_106/=======In this special episode of The Color Timer Podcast, I head out on the road to visit award-winning tattoo artist Jhon Gutti in his LA studio. Originally trained as an architect in Colombia, Jhon has worked as a tattooist for over 10 years, with 20 years of practice under his belt, specializing in stunningly realistic black and grey tattoos. During our conversation, Jhon shares his approach to: - Creating separation between the black ink and the skin tone- Selecting the right clients- Managing his three tones of black- Handling the uncontrollable variables of tattooing human skin. - - -Producer: Kayla UribeEditor: Arthur DitnerExecutive Producer: https://mixinglight.comSupporting Sponsor: https://www.filmlight.ltd.uk/Podcast Home: https://colortimerpodcast.mixinglight.com

2023-08-04

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21 min
2024-04-01

The Career Lessons Learned Of Senior Colorist Ferg Rotherham

Accelerate your post-production career at https://mixinglight.com==== I’m excited to share my interview with Ferg Rotherham. He’s a senior colourist and his credits include “The Pope’s Exorcist”, “Heartbreak High”, and “Boy Swallows Universe.” We discuss his journey in the industry and the mentors who have shaped his career. Fergus also talks about his transition into long-form grading and the challenges of managing his own schedule as a freelancer. We talk about the process of grading some of his recent projects and the challenges when transitioning from theatrical grade to HDR. Key takeaways from this Insight Starting as an assistant and being mentored by experienced colorists is a valuable learning experience in the industry.Managing clients and running a grading room requires technical skills and the ability to handle different personalities and opinions.Developing a personal style as a colorist can help distinguish your work and attract clients.Balancing short and long-form grading projects can be challenging, but having strong relationships with directors and DOPs can help maintain a steady workflow.Transitioning from theatrical grade to HDR requires contrast, levels, and color adjustments to maintain the intended look.Remote work can revolutionize the industry, allowing for greater collaboration and the ability to work on projects from anywhere.Recognition and awards are important in the industry as they validate professionals’ hard work and talent.Adapting a story for the screen requires balancing staying true to the source material and creating a visually compelling experience.Taking an overview approach and leaving room for perspective can help colorists maintain a fresh perspective and make better decisions in their work. ===== Full show notes and related links and tutorials are here: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/ferg-rotherham-interview/

2024-04-01

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1h 7m
2024-12-20

Color Grading Animation with Seasoned Colorist John Daro

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/color-grading-animation-john-daro-color-timer-podcast/ Buy the Color Timer Shirt, now for sale: https://vincenttaylorcolor.myshopify.com/ === Seasoned lead digital intermediate colorist John Daro joins me for this episode of The Color Timer Podcast. Our deep-dive conversation gets into the nitty-gritty of the art and craft of color grading animation, and John shares a ton of practical details for polishing animated projects. John Daro is part of the Visual Effect Society, the Motion Picture Editors Guild, and the Colorist Society in Hollywood. (00:00) - Introduction (01:53) - The most beautiful thing John has ever seen (05:44) - Color grading workflows and similarities to animation (12:29) - Where to start in an animation production? (21:15) - Favourite movie from the 80s?

2024-12-20

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23 min
2025-02-03

15 Minutes with FilmLight Baselight Specialist Andy Minuth

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/color-timer-podcast-baselight-filmlight-workflow-colorist-andy-minuth/ Buy the Color Timer Shirt, now for sale: https://vincenttaylorcolor.myshopify.com/ === In this episode of The Color Timer Podcast, I speak with Andy Minuth, a colorist and workflow specialist associated with FilmLight, a company known for its high-end color grading tools and systems such as Baselight. He has extensive experience in post-production workflows, particularly in the areas of color grading and film finishing. Andy often works on showcasing the capabilities of FilmLight's products, conducting training sessions, and collaborating with industry professionals to develop efficient workflows.

2025-02-03

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23 min
2023-10-20

What’s The Role of VFX Colorist? With DNEG's Christian Ganea Reitmeier

This is a MixingLight.com subscriber-supported podcast. Accelerate your career! = = = = Today, I talk with Christian Ganea Reitmeier, a Quebec-based VFX Colorist at DNEG. He shares what he’s learned solving creative and technical challenges for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and shows. Just a few of his credits are:- Oppenheimer- Dune- Uncharted- Tenet- Ghostbusters: Afterlife- Foundation Christian has a wealth of knowledge of color science, workflow, and the little details that make a big difference in making a movie look good. If you weren’t aware of the role of a VFX Colorist before, now this exciting craft is on your radar. Full show notes, additional links, and related tutorials are here: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-vfx-colorist-christian-ganea/

2023-10-20

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59 min
2020-03-24

Creative Professionals, Contracts, and Kill Fees in the Age of Covid-19

Attorney Seth Polansky, Esq, discusses the rights of creative professionals if clients start to pull jobs (and you've turned away other work)?

2020-03-24

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30 min

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Developing a Career in Color Grading with Colorist Aurora Shannon

How Much Should Post Production Pros Earn? Does AI Threaten Our Industry?

The Color Timer Interview With David Fincher's Colorist - Eric Weidt

15 Minutes With Award-Winning Colorist Ana Escorse

15 Minutes with Tattoo Artist Jhon Gutti – The Color Timer Podcast

The Career Lessons Learned Of Senior Colorist Ferg Rotherham

Color Grading Animation with Seasoned Colorist John Daro

15 Minutes with FilmLight Baselight Specialist Andy Minuth

What’s The Role of VFX Colorist? With DNEG's Christian Ganea Reitmeier

Creative Professionals, Contracts, and Kill Fees in the Age of Covid-19

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