I recently had the pleasure of watching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in theaters last week and was completely blown away. I can’t remember the last time a movie impacted me the way that this one did. The cinematography, editing, visual effects, and color were all outstanding. I left completely inspired. I had been saving articles…
I’m sure a lot of people have seen this by now, but I figured I’d share on my blog page for anyone who hasn’t. I absolutely love seeing these type of things. I find it fascinating to see time periods that we’re used to seeing in black and white and then re-envisioning them in color….
I just came across this TED talk from 2006 when a friend passed it along to me. In the video, educator Ken Robinson discusses the importance of creativity and how modern day schooling is stifling it. By no means am I against challenging our children academically. I feel it’s important to push them to see…
When color grading black and white I have to get myself in a different mindset by thinking about areas and specific regions of contrast while maintaining the integrity of the shot. It’s a lot easier said than done. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone thinks all that has to be done is…
One of my first blog postings was a color breakdown of a Powerade commercial graded on Baselight. It’s not too often that these become available for public consumption, so when they do, I love to share them. Many times these high profile clients require Colorists to sign non disclosure agreements (I know that I have…
Shoot online has recently published a great article interviewing some of the top Colorists in the business. Ranging from :30 commercials to Oscar winning feature films, almost all types of color grading are covered. This article is a brief glimpse at the mind of a Colorist and the way that they work outside of pressing…
Every once in awhile a commercial catches my eye while I’m half watching television at night. I try to pay attention to the popular trends and brands while storing away ideas for future commercial grading sessions. After all, imitation is the best form of flattery. Tonight, randomly, I happened across the most recent Fiber One…
While browsing through my Twitter feed I came across a post by fellow Colorist Josh Petok that sparked my interest. The link was for a Facebook group that consisted of mid-century photos ranging from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. Maybe it’s just me, maybe I’m just nostalgic (for an era I never lived in), but…
These sites have been popping up every now and again and I always find them really entertaining. They really help show the thought process that goes into creating the overall feel for a movie. What I like best about these type of sites are that they remind us that color correction should not be an…
Nearly one year ago I was checking my Twitter feed on the train ride home from work. That’s how I heard about the Boston Marathon bombings. At first I had a hard time grasping the magnitude of the event. I work two blocks away from the finish line and had just walked by that general…
About six months ago I met up with a local photographer who was delving into the world of video. The lines between mediums have become blurred over the past couple of years and now clients are expecting more and more due to the advances in technology and shoestring budgets. I first met Steve Marsel at one…
I rarely get the chance to work on music videos, but when I do I generally get to push past the boundaries of the standard :30 second commercial. Most of the videos I work on are rather low budget, one man jobs so there is normally a limit on the production value, but I really…
Every now and again I randomly search for color reels online to see what others are doing to showcase their work. I’m always interested in seeing the content that is chosen and used to display a Colorist’s talent. The other day I stumbled across Lara Vilanova’s reel and was quite impressed. A lot of high…
I came across this breakdown about a year ago and it remains one of my all time favorites. Colored by Scott Maclean of Sydney, Australia this Baselight breakdown really showcases all the hard work that goes into your standard :30 second commercial. The editing moves the piece along nicely and the black and white matte…