The Offset Podcast

DC Color

The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colorists, educators, and polymaths in video postproduction and color. We’ve been told our detailed, informative, and easy-to-follow explanations of even the most technical subjects have helped people at all levels to improve their workflows, tackle their technical/creative problems, and even improve their approaches to business & client communication. Geared towards postproduction industry professionals each episode feels like catching up with valued peers and is the perfect length for the average commute, lunch break, or to keep you company while you work.

  1. The Offset Podcast EP049: Dealing With Archival Part 2

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Offset Podcast EP049: Dealing With Archival Part 2

    Please give a warm welcome to our newest sponsor Conform.Tools!   Conform Tools allows you to convert timelines between Premiere, Resolve, and other NLEs while automatically solving all those tedious issues that can add significant time to your workflow. With a growing toolbox of features, you can avoid time consuming trim and transfer issues, and securely send large media files to collaborators at a fraction of the size, in minutes instead of hours. Built by post professionals, Conform Tools helps editors, colorists, and conform artists move faster and finish stronger. Check out https://conform.tools for more info.  --------------In this episode, we're continuing our discussions on dealing with archival and stock sources.  In part 1 we explored issues with film sources.  In this episode we're exploring issues with video originated sources. Its always a bit shocking some of the issues that even big productions just accept as 'inherent to source'. While that might sometimes be true, there are lots of ways to fix common issues if you know what to look for.    Some of the specifics we discuss include: Dealing with interlacingBlanking & edgesPixel Aspect Ratio (P.A.R) issuesResolutionCheck out www.offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes + some of the additional assets mentioned in this episode that are available for download.   Be sure to like it and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast See you in about two weeks for a new episode.

    49 min
  2. The Offset Podcast EP048: Dealing With Archival Part 1

    2 FEB

    The Offset Podcast EP048: Dealing With Archival Part 1

    Productions of all types and sizes often rely on archival and stock footage, but not all archival is created equal and some content can be wrought with issues. While its easy to just to say 'inherent to source' and ignore issues with these types of sources, a lot of problems can be addressed in a pretty straight forward manner.   In this episode we're starting a two part series on dealing with archival sources and how to get them looking their best.  We'll start out in this show exploring general issues with archival and stock and then explore film originated archival issues - issues you'll often encounter and ways to address them.  In part 2, we'll focus on video orginated specific challenges.  In this episode some of the specifics we'll discuss include: Big picture issues with archival - aspects ratios, resolution, and codecs/containersManaging texture and grain with film orginated archival Film restoration toolsetsPulldown cadence issues and repeated framesAdditional problems with film orginated archival sources - gate weave, color layer separation etcBe sure to like it and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast See you in about two weeks for a new episode.

    46 min
  3. The Offset Podcast EP047: 2026 Goals

    15 JAN

    The Offset Podcast EP047: 2026 Goals

    It's our first episode of 2026 and the first episode of season 3!  We have a lot planned for the show this year, and we appreciate you, our audience, for being along for the ride. Over the next few months, we'll be dropping some new features for the show, along with some content that we're really excited about - stay tuned!   In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we're doing that cliché, but useful exercise of exploring our business, technical, and creative goals for 2026. Some of the specifics we'll discuss in this episode include: How everyone can get better - but doing it is different than just talking about itEvaluating weak spotsImproved planning - pivots, side hustles and weathering industry ups/downsBeing more methodical about sales and marketingBetter client outreachMore efficient project organizationBeing more open to new tools and techniquesLearning more from other coloristsDefeating procrastination Working smarter, not harderBe sure to like it and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast See you in about two weeks for a new episode.

    52 min
  4. The Offset Podcast EP 046: Listener Submission - Greenscreens

    17/12/2025

    The Offset Podcast EP 046: Listener Submission - Greenscreens

    Happy Holidays! It’s our last episode of Season 2 and for the year!  We’ll return in mid-January 2026  for Season 3 with some great new topics, new types of content and much more. If you’ve enjoyed The Offset Podcast help us improve it.  If you have 5-10 minutes we’d love it if you could take our audience survey by visiting this link: https://wkf.ms/4acQMvb Thank you to our amazing audience we couldn’t do the show without your support.  Wishing you and yours a great holiday season! ———— Continuing our recent efforts to address some viewer/listener submitted topics, in this episode of The Offset Podcast we’re exploring a question we got from audience member Jared about how to integrate greenscreen work into a color/finishing pipeline. It’s a great topic, and one as you’ll see and hear Joey gets particularly amped up about! Since we’re a podcast and not a tutorial channel, this episode is more about big picture strategies and techniques then the nitty gritty of particular sliders and knobs, but we still cover a ton. Some of the specific topics we explore include: Success in greenscreen work starts on setKeying on the Resolve Color page vs Fusion pageFusion’s Delta KeyerGetting more comfortable with mattes and transparencyEdge refinement, matte finessing and the difference between the twoCombining keys and using garbage mattesControlling spill with spill suppressionLight wrap, shadow creation and getting better compositesHanding off to a VFX professionalIf you like The Offset Podcast, we’d love it if you could do us a big favor. It’d help a lot if you could like and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen/watch the show. Also if you liked this show consider support the podcast by 'buying us a cup of coffee' - https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

    1h 1m
  5. The Offset Podcast EP045: Listener Submission -Technician vs Artist

    01/12/2025

    The Offset Podcast EP045: Listener Submission -Technician vs Artist

    In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we’re exploring another viewer/listener submitted question - this time from a viewer named Camilo. Camilo asks about the balance as a colorist of being a technician vs an artist.  Thanks Camilo for the topic - it’s a deep one! Specifics topics we explore in this episode include: Color grading IS technical, but its ALSO very creative.  Most colorists aren't exclusively one or the otherHow you got into post/color plays a large role in how you see yourself and others seen youHow you can fill your technical/creative gaps with conceptual thinkingThe colorist as a fulcrum in a creative/technical seesawHow the pressures of having to 'invent images' vs respecting photography brings technician vs artistry to the forefrontHow video/film projects have less diversity of approach than other artistic mediumsThe power of experimental projectsLearning to understand your own personal strengthsIf you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and rate it wherever you found the show.  We'd also love it if you'd consider supporting the show by 'buying us a cup of virtual coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

    41 min
  6. The Offset Podcast EP044: Listener Submission - Trends In Color Grading

    17/11/2025

    The Offset Podcast EP044: Listener Submission - Trends In Color Grading

    Did you know you can submit questions or show ideas for the podcast?  If you head over to offsetpodcast.com at the top of the page there is a button to submit an idea for a future episode. You can also use this button to provide feedback about the podcast.  We’d love to hear from you.   Today we’re exploring a question we got from one of our viewers/listeners Jon who writes asking about trends in color grading.  Thanks for the question Jon it’s a good one!   Some of the specifics we discuss in this show include: The challenge of pinpointing trendsHommage vs. copy catWhat’s popular now?Have we become scared of contrast?The magic of ‘90s and early 2000’s looksThinking about future trends by using past looks as a libraryIf you liked this episode be sure to check out our growing library of episodes and like and subscribe to the podcast where ever you find it.   Also, we'd love it if you consider buying us a cup of virtual coffee to help support the show - it means a lot to us.  https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

    34 min
  7. The Offset Podcast EP043: Interpreting References

    03/11/2025

    The Offset Podcast EP043: Interpreting References

    You hear a lot of talk about references when it comes to color grading - but what are references? How do you interpret them to get great results? And, how can references play a role in client communication? It's these topics and more we're discussing on this installment of The Offset Podcast Specifics discussed int his episode include: What is a reference and what is it good for?References aren’t just good for color - good for all aspects of finishingReferences as a communication toolInterrogating the client about provided referencesInspirational references vs. practical referencesReference evaluation  - color, contrast, texture, mood and focusWorking with references in your color grading appThinking volumetrically with referencesIf you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and rate it wherever you found the show.  We'd also love it if you'd consider supporting the show by 'buying us a cup of virtual coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

    50 min
  8. The Offset Podcast EP042: Technology Lust

    15/10/2025

    The Offset Podcast EP042: Technology Lust

    If you have a craving for the latest, fastest and most powerful hardware and software out there - you’re not alone!   Technology lust is real, and in this episode of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing managing it.  Specific topics for this episode include: Staying at or near the technological curveMeasuring desire vs real impact of new gear and softwareThe benefits of being slightly behind the bleeding edge - improvement without breaking the bankHow small improvements can scratch that upgrade itch Monitor upgradesThe underrated value of storage upgradesThe danger of ‘build it, and they will comeThe financial part of upgrades - purchasing, finance, leasing If you liked this episode check out our growing library of other episodes, and we'd love it you could take a moment to like/subscribe where ever you find the show.  Also, we'd be grateful if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us 'a cup of coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast

    48 min
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The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colorists, educators, and polymaths in video postproduction and color. We’ve been told our detailed, informative, and easy-to-follow explanations of even the most technical subjects have helped people at all levels to improve their workflows, tackle their technical/creative problems, and even improve their approaches to business & client communication. Geared towards postproduction industry professionals each episode feels like catching up with valued peers and is the perfect length for the average commute, lunch break, or to keep you company while you work.

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  • Creator
    DC Color
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DC Color
  • Show Website
    The Offset Podcast

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