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The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #21 "NAB 2015 Wrap-up Part 1"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos take you though part 1 in a 2-part series on this year's announcements at NAB 2015. They cover many of the new features in Davinci Resolve 12 including the re-designed interface, 3D keyer, 3D tracker, discrete alpha output, revised timeline, VST/AU plugin support, and Resolve Color Management. They also discuss the new color tools and improvements in Adobe Premiere, Digital Vision Nucoda, Baselight Editions for Nuke, and Autodesk Flame & Lustre.
Thoughout the discussion they also consider how all of these new tools will be impacting post-production, as many tools evolve more and more...
2015-04-201h 51The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #20 "NAB 2015 PreviewIn this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss their predictions for NAB 2015, and what they think will be big topics at the show, including the continuing transition to UHD/4K, the rise of HDR, the impact of the Alexa MINI, along with the possibility of Davinci Resolve 12, and the viability of a mid-range control surface.
They also take a "one year later" look at the AJA Cion and Blackmagic URSA cameras, as well as how systems like Assimilate Scratch, Digital Vision Nucoda, and Filmlight Baselight, are continuing to evolve their feature set and pricing to accommodate the current...
2015-03-1945 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos-1on1: Duck GrossbergIn this Episode of Coloristos 1on1, Josh interviews Duck Grossberg, a Los Angeles-area DIT who has been working on-set on major feature and broadcast television projects since the early days of the RED ONE. He and Josh discuss the current state of being a DIT, his favorite cameras to work with, and what he thinks the future holds for DITs going forward.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos...
2015-02-0619 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #19 "Displays 2"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss the current state of professional and consumer displays for grading and finishing. They talk about the rapid evolution of the display market over the past two years, and how technologies like OLED and LCD have finally taken over from long-time standards like Plasma and CRT.
They touch on several different models that are making headway as the new standards in post-production, and how emerging requirements like UHD, 4K, and HDR will likely affect your next major monitor purchase. Finally, they discuss the age-old question of whether or not technology has...
2014-11-281h 10The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #18 "Adult Supervision"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss client supervised grading sessions and how to make the most of them. They cover important points on client interaction and time management, as well as learning who your key decision-makers are, and how to keep them confident in your abilities and grading workflow.
They talk about the challenges of working in person, as well as remotely, and also go over tips for reading body language, arranging your suite, and developing a grading vocabulary, that will help you guide your clients toward their creative goals, while minimizing revisions, and staying on...
2014-06-2959 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #17 "Live from NAB 2014"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss a number of major announcements live from the show floor at NAB 2014, including Resolve 11, the Blackmagic URSA camera, Cintel Film Scanner, AJA CION camera, Flame/ Flame Assist 2015, Baselight Dailies, and new pricing for Digital Vision Nucoda and Nucoda Look.
They also cover major trends affecting both production and post, from new ProRes support on Windows for Assimilate Scratch and Quantel Pablo RIO, and on Linux for Resolve, along with the continued push toward the Cloud with Media Composer|Cloud, Adobe CC, and Scratch 8, and subscriptions with Media Composer and Smoke 2015.
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2014-04-111h 00The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #16 "What the LUT?"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos talk about LUTs and their use in post-production. They cover the basics of 1D and 3D LUTs, including how they're built, their various applications in a post pipeline, and the requirements for using them correctly.
They also discuss the origins of LUTs from their early application as a film color science tool, to their more recent, wide-spread use as a way to transfer, as well as commercialize, creative looks for use in color grading.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production...
2014-03-1356 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #15 "New Mac Pro"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos benchmark the 2013 Mac Pro and discuss it's performance results compared to a 2010 12-Core model with Resolve 10 using a number of different GPUs in both OS X Mountain Lion and Mavericks.
They cover the pros and cons of buying a 2013 Mac Pro versus upgrading a 2010 machine, and discuss the major points that colorists and online editors will want to consider before purchase including 4K Playback, RED debayer, and Sapphire OFX plugin performance.
Full test details, along with a downloadable PDF of the test results is available on LiftGammaGain.com:
http://liftgammagain.com...
2014-01-2056 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #14 "Broadcast TV"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss online editing and grading for broadcast TV, including passing QC, managing deadlines, and working efficiently under pressure. They also cover emerging trends in the industry, from online distribution and "all-at-once" delivery, to a new generation of editorial and color tools that are facilitating the rapid adoption of feature film workflows into high-end episodic television.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The...
2013-10-1349 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos-1on1: Andrea ChlebakIn this Episode of the Coloristos 1on1, Juan interviews Andrea Chlebak, lead DI colorist for the new sci-fi action film "Elysium". Andrea breaks down her ACES workflow, tells us about her techniques for keeping focused, and shares what it's like to grade Matt Damon's big blue eyes. All that and much more.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh Petok...
2013-08-1355 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #13 "Under the Influence"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss films that inspired them to initially get started in color grading, as well as past and current movies that influence the work they do on their own projects. They also talk about the growing collaborative relationship between the colorist and DP, and finally end the episode by submitting their picks for an impromptu round of "Desert Island DI."
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate...
2013-07-0147 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #12: "Round-Trippin"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss round trip workflows. How to get from FCP7, Avid and Premiere into your color session? What are the potential pitfalls? The Coloristos all share tips on geting from app A to app B, and back; and when a one way ticket is your best option.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
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2013-05-2938 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #11: "NAB 2013 Highlights"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss highlights for colorists at NAB 2013, including DaVinci Resolve 10, SpeedGrade CS7, Smoke 2013, the Scratch 8 preview, Mistika 7.2, and the new Baselight One Deskside and Slate Control Panel. They also cover new displays from Sony, Sharp, FSI, and Dolby, as well as major changes to Avid Media Composer and Symphony licensing, along with the curious omission of the RED Laser Projector at the RED booth this year.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in...
2013-04-1058 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #10: "NAB 2013 Preview"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss color grading applications you'll be seeing at NAB 2013 from DaVinci Resolve, Adobe SpeedGrade, and Avid Symphony, to SGO Mistika, Assimilate Scratch and Autodesk Lustre. They discuss the continuing upheaval in post production, and how 2013 could be a make-or-break year for several different products. They also cover very new and upcoming products like the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, RED Ray, RED Laser, as well as Blackmagic's acquisition of Cintel and how they could help form the basis of new market segments like 4K delivery and affordable film scanning.
***DaVinci Resolve Giveaway***
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2013-04-0441 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #9: "Control Panels"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss control panels and how they can help you grade with greater speed and precision, while at the same time allowing you to be more creative. They cover the pros and cons of a number of popular, affordable panels, and also review the advanced features available on control surfaces used with several high-end grading applications.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production.
If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The...
2013-02-2845 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #8: "Origins"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos talk about how they got started as colorists, what it was like just starting out, and important moments in their careers that helped them get established in the industry. They also discuss client management, creating a unique identity for yourself as an artist, and developing a set of techniques that will help you stand out as a colorist.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production.
If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is...
2013-01-0755 min
The Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #7: "DCPs"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss Digital Cinema Packages, or DCPs, the industry standard mastering format for Digital Cinema. They cover the current shift from film negative to DCP for theatrical distribution, several popular DCP creation packages, as well as the benefits and implications for content creators and theater owners.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh...
2012-10-3143 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #6: "Video Scopes"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss video scopes, the basic types of waveforms, and how you can use them during grading to make critical color decisions. They also describe the differences between hardware and software scopes, discuss a variety of monitoring options, and cover the kinds of features you should look for whether you're grading for Film, Television, the Web, or Blu-Ray/DVD.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and...
2012-09-2644 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #5: "GPUs"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) the display card devices that power the processing elements of many modern video applications. Plus, continued discussion of RED and RAW workflows, and the Coloristos express their gratitude to gamers.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh Petok, a colorist working on reality and episodic television in...
2012-08-2741 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #4: "The Tools: Does system you use affect your grade, Grading without a panel, SMac 2013 for grading"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss whether the software you use affects the way you grade, the merits of grading without a panel, and SMOKE 2013.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh Petok, a colorist working on reality and episodic television in Los Angeles.
Juan Salvo, a colorist and online editor for films and...
2012-08-1522 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #3: "Displays 1"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss monitors for color grading, the various display technologies available, the difference between a computer display and a reference monitor, and the factors that make a display suitable for color accurate work.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh Petok, a colorist working on reality and episodic television in Los Angeles.
2012-08-0521 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #2: "DaVinci Resolve 9 - Headline Features"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss many of the new features in DaVinci Resolve 9, including the re-designed user interface, log grading tools, audio support, grade management, transcoding, as well as new camera support, and how this release will affect the on-set DIT market, as well as color grading in general.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh...
2012-07-3027 minThe Coloristos ColorCastColoristos #1: "Changing Cost of Entry: Resolve 9, Smac, Baselight ACCESS"In this Episode of the ColorCast, the Coloristos discuss DaVinci Resolve 9, Smoke on Mac 2013, and Baselight ACCESS, and how each of these are changing post-production by providing high-quality color grading and finishing tools at much more accessible price points.
The Coloristos ColorCast is a monthly podcast about Film and Television Color Grading, Color Science, and Post-Production. If you're interested or involved in color grading, finishing, and digital intermediate post-production, this show is for you.
The Coloristos are:
Josh Petok, a colorist working on reality and episodic television in Los Angeles.
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2012-07-3021 min