Senior Colorist

Visual Storyteller

The role of a Visual Storyteller is pivotal in defining the visual tone and language across a diverse array of content. You will be instrumental in enhancing mood, tone, and brand consistency.

Key to this role is a deep understanding of color science, S-Log/RAW workflows, and visual storytelling. This enables you to deliver high-quality, visually consistent results across a range of formats.

Responsibilities:

• Perform color correction and grading on footage shot in S-Log/RAW profiles.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive color palette that aligns with each project's narrative, mood, and branding.
• Create custom LUTs and grading templates for consistent use across recurring content formats.
• Ensure accurate skin tones, balanced highlights and shadows, and depth that enhances storytelling.

Technical Workflow & Delivery:

• Manage DaVinci Resolve workflows (or equivalent professional grading suites), from conforming and color grading to rendering and final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cinematographers and editors to ensure footage is captured and delivered to maximize grading flexibility.
• Implement color pipelines that integrate seamlessly with post-production workflows, ensuring efficient turnaround times without compromising on quality.
• Maintain color accuracy through color-managed workflows, ensuring deliverables are optimized for web, broadcast, and learning management systems.

Quality Control & Consistency:

• Conduct QC checks on final outputs, ensuring there are no color discrepancies, banding, or compression issues.
• Maintain visual consistency across multi-camera setups, different locations, and varying lighting environments.
• Ensure color fidelity between raw footage, graded outputs, and any integrated motion graphics or VFX elements.

Collaboration & Creative Input:

• Work closely with directors, cinematographers, and post-production teams to interpret creative briefs and bring the director's vision to life through color.
• Provide on-set advice during pre-production or principal photography, including recommendations on lighting and camera settings to facilitate post-production grading.
• Stay updated on color grading trends, cinema aesthetics, and technical advancements in the field, continuously pushing the visual boundaries of our content.