CT202: Color Therapy
Working with clients successfully is something you have to work at. It doesn’t come naturally for most, but confidence in the software will mean increased confidence in yourself. In turn that will reflect in front of your clients. More and more colorists are working alone and the days of bouncing ideas from a fellow colorist down the hall, or sitting in on sessions with a senior colorist, unusual today.
This class is ideal if you have a good understanding of the software but still have lots of unanswered questions about the industry in general. This is not a technical class, but rather more of an information session on how and why to do things. You will learn how to best tackle a session at the same time as managing your client’s expectations. Our aim is to make it as close as possible to simulating a junior working with a senior colorist in a full time situation.
We encourage students to share their own material or showreels so they can get feedback before and during the class from the instructor. The class includes a screen recording, making it a great way to continue your learning long after the class has finished.
You will learn:
What inspires me? How do I get motivated?
How much does the gear and my room influence my quality as a colorist?
How to approach a big or small project
How to deal with the director, producer, DP, and agency
How can you plan your career as a colorist? (five years ahead?)
Should you work for free? If not, what discount should you give?
Can you work for big post houses and have your own studio?
How can I create contacts in this industry?
What should you be charging?
Basic knowledge of finance for independent color studios.
Features or commercials, documentaries or music videos. Can I cover them all or is it better to focus on a niche?
Reels. Do I really need one today?
Social media. When and how many times should I post?
How can I open international markets for my services? Can I move to a new country?