2021 iColorist Industry Survey
Our annual iColorist survey takes a snapshot of what cameras, software & projects people are working on, plus fees and conditions. Here are the results of this year's:
1 Shot, 4 Ways
Four experienced colorists graded the same footage live, sharing their process with the audience. You can see their efforts below and download the footage here for your own practice session.
Color Space Cadets: Ep1 All about Show LUTS
Podcast S3 EP09: Dave Hughes, Dublin, Ireland.
Dave Hughes is an old school film colorist who worked all over Europe before returning to Ireland to run a Baselight at Windmill Lane in Dublin.
Podcast S3 EP08: Bobola Oniwura, Lagos, Nigeria
I recently chatted to one of Africa's leading Color Graders the ‘Accidental Colorist' Bobola Oniwura.
¿Cómo vivir del color y no morir en el intento?
Presentación completa de Javier Guevara: para aquellos que disfrutaron de esta sesión, pueden ver y descargar las diapositivas de Javi aquí.
Colorist Mixer en Portuñol: Watch on demand
Ver bajo demanda en español y português las sesiones de nuestro evento incluso: Netflix talk; Trucos de dos Juanes; Mujeres en Color; Bate Papo Brasileros
Colorist Mixer Virtually Vegas 2021: Watch on demand
Watch sessions on color grading tips, HDR monitors & displays, colorists’ fees, working in different markets, the new normal, landing a job, and more.
Podcast S3 EP07: Maxine Gervais, Hollywood, US
Maxine is a Hollywood A list Colorist. Her credits include big tent pole titles like Book of Eli and Black Panther in a list of over 60 films.
Podcast S3 EP06: Setyo. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Setyo is as he says laughing, "I'm one of three gun colorists in Malaysia" He was born in Indonesian before moving to KL. He scored a job at the Blackmagic Design Post House as a VT op and worked his way up to being a senior colorist. Setyo now runs his own Color grading shop in KL.
How is COVID affecting colorists?
There's no doubt COVID has affected our industry significantly. Latest estimates put revenue loss at US$7 billion for global film. But how have colorists themselves been affected? We polled our network for a worldwide snapshot of colorists' COVID experiences.
6 Iconic Movie Looks Every Colorist Should Master
This video goes through six of the most requested looks from clients that you should have in your arsenal, plus loads of movie references of each - stay to the end to see the grades applied, without LUTs of course!
5 New Trends in Grading
In SHOOT Magazine, Blake Jones looks at the major developments shaping the grading and post landscape. Developments catalysed by the global pandemic have changed the way that colorists work – potentially forever.
How to make money color grading - webinar
This webinar covers - How to keep clients; What it takes to be a successful colorist; How to charge and pick jobs; and more
Podcast S3 EP05: Bob Festa CSI, Los Angeles US
Bob Festa has been coloring for nearly 40 years. As he says, "there is nothing I haven’t seen in front or behind me in a session!"
Colorist Mixer 24 Hr End-of-2020: Watch on demand
Watch sessions on color grading tips, HDR, calibration, monitors & displays, colorists’ fees, updates on the latest tech, color science, restoration, filmmaking, camera technology, Women in Film, the Representation of People of Color in Post and more.
The Grading Process: for a Self-Funded, Sci-Fi Robot Movie
How long does it take to grade a whole film? What are the steps? In this article, Warren Eagles explains the end-to-end process of grading a sci-fi thriller indie film.
Free Project Folder Structure Template
Kevin Shaw gives a free template for structuring your folders for a color grading or post production project. This important file hygiene can save time and work.
Podcast S3 EP04: Gino Amadori CSI, Lima, Peru.
Gino is one of the leading color graders in Peru. I first met Gino when he came to my iColorist NYC class in 2012. It was great catching up again for the CT Podcast.
Free ICA course: Mistika Essentials
In these 4 free webinars, you'll learn all the fundamental features in Mistika and creatively explore Mistika's amazing toolset. This course is suited for Colorists, VFX artists or Post Production Generalists.