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03.12.2024
Изобразительные искусства

Изобразительные искусства

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03.12.2024

Voices From The Set – An Interview With 30-Year Veteran Gaffer Rick Kalivoda

Mixing Light Contributor Rich Roddman CSI interviews Rick Kalivoda, a 30-year gaffer and on-set veteran. Kalivoda talks about his craft in executing the DP's vision, the emergence of LED lighting, and its challenges. This starts a new Interview series featuring on-set crafts that affect post production workflows. Full notes and additional links, including the video, are on this Insight's homepage: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-rick-kalivoda-gaffer-lighting/ Related Mixing Light Insights The Essential Gear For An On-Set Color Correction DIT Cart – Rich Roddman C.S.I. shows how he sets up his Cart for on-set color correction… and the thinking behind his choices.Part 4 of a DIT series.Being Flexible As A DIT: The Always Evolving DIT Cart – We all know that a good cart is essential to a DIT’s kit. But what if there is no room for your cart? What options do you have when size becomes a cause for concern? (00:00) - Introduction (00:43) - What is a Gaffer? (02:57) - A typical example of a Gaffer's work (05:29) - CRI vs SSI (07:02) - The evolution of LED lights (09:03) - Why Tungsten is the industry reference (12:02) - Light fixtures as the painter's palette (14:46) - Conversations with DPs (17:22) - LED Volume Walls as lighting instruments (19:55) - How has large dynamic range changed lighting? (25:20) - Lighting instruments & lens/camera choices (27:47) - Tungsten is our butter (27:53) - Tungsten - it's butter for chefs (29:15) - Are young DPs missing out on Tungsten? (31:20) - Managing Depth of Field (34:04) - Lighting is Logarithmic (36:30) - How to become a gaffer (37:32) - Advice for PAs (39:12) - Passing details from set to post (40:17) - Key & Fill Ratios (43:07) - The value of Makeup Artists (43:55) - What monitor to look at? (47:38) - What's Rick's trusted measuring device? (48:18) - Value of the on-set monitor (51:10) - Zero-budget lighting (56:45) - Replacing practical lights (59:39) - Wireless DMX vs Wifi and apps (01:01:05) - Essential roles on set (01:02:00) - Wrap Up

03.12.2024

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1 ч. 8 мин.
21.02.2025

The Color Timer Podcast with Colorist & Trainer Daria Fissoun, CSI

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/color-timer-podcast-daria-fissoun-color-grading-history-terminology/ Buy the Color Timer Shirt, now for sale: https://vincenttaylorcolor.myshopify.com/ === In this episode of the Color Timer Podcast, I speak with the multi-talented Daria Fissoun, CSI. Daria is a highly skilled colorist, compositor, and certified DaVinci Resolve trainer with over a decade of experience in the post-production industry. She is also a Mixing Light contributor. We dove into the details of Daria’s latest project, a literal thesis about the etymology used in color correction and grading. Where do these terms come from? I had no idea I wanted to learn about this subject, but Daria quickly made me realize how incredible a history of our craft there is to discover. (00:00) - Introduction (02:08) - How Daria became a colorist (04:39) - Daria's thesis on Color Grading etymology (07:00) - How do you research a thesis? (09:31) - The idea of a thesis (11:43) - Daria's end goal of her thesis (14:49) - Daria's insights on how people learn (19:11) - How do you remember everything you've learned? (20:42) - Final thoughts

21.02.2025

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22 мин.
11.01.2024

An Interview with Oscar-Winning International Colourist Hootan Hagshenas CSI

Accelerate your post-production career at https://mixinglight.com= = = =Today, I talked to Hootan Haghshenas, CSI. He’s a senior colourist with extensive credits, including the Oscar-Winner “The Salesman”, plus many feature films, music videos, and documentaries. His clients include Netflix, Disney, National Geographic, and more. He studied cinematography at the Art University of Tehran. Hootan is also an accomplished photographer with a Masters in Photography from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Our discussion starts with his career in Beruit and how he ended up in Australia, scene-referred workflows, Baselight / Resolve differences, and how colour preferences differ between cultures. He also discusses how remote workflows have had a positive impact on his career opportunities.=====Full show notes and additional links and related tutorials are here: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-hootan-haghshenas/

11.01.2024

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1 ч. 15 мин.
19.07.2023

From Freelancer to Facility Owner With Senior Colourist CJ Dobson, CSI

Melbourne-based Colourist CJ Dobson, CSI shares how her recently opened colour facility, Mood Labs Film Looks, offers her clients new solutions to old workflow problems. We discuss CJ’s journey from being ‘queen of the conform’ at Digital Pictures to freelancing for a decade to becoming a business owner, some of the unique future-facing services Mood Labs offers, and the challenges of succeeding as a woman in a male-dominated industry. The full landing page for this episode, including links, can be found at: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-senior-colourist-cj-dobson-csi/

19.07.2023

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1 ч. 3 мин.
10.02.2023

A Conversation With Senior Colourist Vincent Taylor CSI

We're happy to introduce our newest Contributor, colorist Kali Bateman CSI. She's relaunching our interview series, starting with Vincent Taylor CSI. They discuss being a globetrotting colorist, moving from short form to long form, switching color grading platforms from job to job, and Vincent's work color grading Tiger King Season 2. Find more links at this episodes homepage: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-senior-colourist-vincent-taylor-mixing-light-podcast/

10.02.2023

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27 мин.
21.04.2023

Talking Dailies Colour Grading With Renowned Colourist Fergus Hally CSI

If you want to talk to someone about the craft and business of being a professional dailies colourist, there aren’t many people with his experience you can chat with. Topics in this discussion include: The importance of dailiesWhere do dailies fit within the overall production, and who in the production should ‘own’ dailies?The different workflows of LUTs, CDLs, and BLG colour grading metadata that connect production to post productionWhy EVERY colourist should do dailies at least once in their careerThe tools that Fergus enjoys using in his dailies colour grading practiceThe full landing page for this episode, including links, can be found at: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/color-grading-dailies-fergus-hally-interview/

21.04.2023

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55 мин.
01.04.2024

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/

01.04.2024

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1 ч. 7 мин.
16.08.2024

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?

16.08.2024

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1 ч. 26 мин.
01.09.2023

Meet Filmmaker Michael Henry - Being color blind in a visual industry

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/15-minutes-with-filmmaker-michael-henry-the-color-timer-podcast---Michael Henry is an old friend and a veteran filmmaker best known for his feature film debut, Blame, which was selected for entry into numerous top film festivals worldwide. During our conversation, Michael discusses what it’s like to be a color-blind creative, building trust with your team, and the essential nature of tonality in cinematography.- - -Editor: Arthur DitnerExecutive Producer: https://mixinglight.comSupporting Sponsor: https://www.filmlight.ltd.uk/Podcast Home: https://colortimerpodcast.mixinglight.com

01.09.2023

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20 мин.
02.07.2024

From Concept to Screen: Virtual Production in Film and Television

Accelerate your post-production career: https://mixinglight.com Full episode notes and additional links: https://mixinglight.com/color-grading-tutorials/interview-bryn-interview-virtual-production/ 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/ ==== I met Bryn Morrow while colour grading television commercials shot on a volume stage at Steelbridge Studio in Brisbane, Australia. Interestingly, I didn’t realize until the resizes were removed from a shot that the commercial hadn’t been shot ‘in real life’ but on a stage. Once I started looking critically, I found opportunities to enhance the scene’s realism. As this is a new and rapidly developing technology, I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to speak with Bryn and understand the methodology and challenges of this medium. Bryn is a VFX Supervisor based out of Queensland, Australia. His training and experience as a Cinematographer, combined with his expertise as a VFX and CG Supervisor, provides a unique insight into live-action production and VFX workflows. Some of his film credits include: - Prometheus- The Power of the Dog- Land of Bad- Captain America In this interview, Bryn discusses virtual production on a volume stage. He specifically describes the workflow and relationship between post production and colour grading, how colour grading can be incorporated into the process, and what to look for when grading virtual production. 00:00:00 Introduction And Background00:01:26 What Is A Volume?00:06:24 Creating Environments In The Volume00:13:27 Aligning The Digital And Real World00:19:19 Steel Bridge Studios And Virtual Production In Australia00:25:33 Virtual Production Adoption Challenges And Cost Structure00:28:50 Pre-Visualization And Digital Scouting00:32:02 Depth Of Field Constraints And Lens Constraints00:32:53 Collaboration With DPs00:37:42 Color Pipeline00:39:25 Challenges Of LED Panel Colour Management00:42:42 Linear Workflow00:45:53 Color Grading In Virtual Production00:50:59 Is There A Role For Colourists?00:58:15 Kalie’s Experience Grading A Volume01:00:54 What Happens In The Brain Bar01:02:32 Brain Bar: Challenges Tracking The Virtual Camera01:04:27 Brain Bar: Virtual Art Department Supervisor01:06:04 Bryn’s Interactions With The Brain Bar01:07:45 Bryn’s Background And Expertise01:14:05 Understanding Where Virtual Productions Make Sense01:16:08 The Role Of Colorists In Virtual Production01:23:30 Improvements In Panel Technology01:25:41 New Subframe Tech Generating Mattes For The Colourist01:30:26 Closing Remarks

02.07.2024

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1 ч. 32 мин.

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Voices From The Set – An Interview With 30-Year Veteran Gaffer Rick Kalivoda

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An Interview with Oscar-Winning International Colourist Hootan Hagshenas CSI

From Freelancer to Facility Owner With Senior Colourist CJ Dobson, CSI

A Conversation With Senior Colourist Vincent Taylor CSI

Talking Dailies Colour Grading With Renowned Colourist Fergus Hally CSI

The Career Lessons Learned Of Senior Colorist Ferg Rotherham

Developing a Career in Color Grading with Colorist Aurora Shannon

Meet Filmmaker Michael Henry - Being color blind in a visual industry

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