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 a…

In 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 …

In 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 for…

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 seve…

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 challeng…

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 af…

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 scie…

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 poin…

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 facili…

In 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 podca…

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 thei…

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 Fil…

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…

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 …

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 sever…

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…

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 own…

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 y…

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 a…

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, finishin…

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 Gradin…

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 …

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 Gradin…