The Journey to Starting a Boutique Color Facility with Rob Bessette

In our final episode of the season, we chat with senior colorist Evan Anthony, CSI from Goldcrest Post, who recently finished up work on the AppleTV documentary "The Super Models".

We dive into his career highlights, discussing his early days at Showtime Networks, the transition from freelance to his current position, and his work on several acclaimed documentaries, music videos, and commercials.

Evan shares insights on the evolution of the industry, including his experience with some colorful characters in the finishing suite. Grab you favorite cup of joe (or tea) and get ready for an great episode to round out the season!

Links:
AppleTV's The Super Models
Disney+ On Pointe
Goldcrest Post
PixelTools Exposure Collection
RavenGrade CineLook


Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/evananthonypost/
Evan's Website - https://www.evananthonypost.com/
Evan's IMDB -https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1344507/

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On the eleventh episode of Color & Coffee, we chat with veteran colorist and fellow podcast host Vincent Taylor.  We discuss his audacious moves around the world to work at a large post production facility, his transition back to freelance work, and how he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with each.  We then discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing diverse perspectives, and welcoming fresh ideas while grading. Like a good espresso, this episode is bite sized yet highly potent.

Links:
Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Official Music Video)
The Color Timer Podcast
TBD Post
Color Nation
The Colour Suite

Guest Links:
Vincent Taylor Color
IG - https://www.instagram.com/vincenttaylorcolor
The Color Timer Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecolortimerpodcast

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On the tenth episode of Color & Coffee, we're sipping coffee and talking all things post-production with the dynamic duo, Ryan and Becky McNeal from RKM Studios. 

From Ryan's journey from being an assistant colorist at Company 3 to running his own business, to Becky's invaluable management expertise that ensures smooth operations and client satisfaction, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about what it takes to be successful in the post-production field.

We dive deep into their challenges, the importance of mentors, and how Ryan successfully transitioned from freelance work to managing his own boutique post-production facility - RKM Studios. Plus, they spill the beans on how they navigate client notes, set boundaries, and manage creative impulses. Grab you favorite cup of joe (or tea) and get ready for an fascinating episode of color discussion!

Links:
Dehancer Film Emulation Plug-In
RKM Studios
Company3

Guest Links:
RKM Studios IG - https://www.instagram.com/rkmstudios_color/
RKM Studios YT - https://www.youtube.com/user/RKMStudiosChannel

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On the ninth episode of Color & Coffee, we chat with Rob Bessette, Senior Colorist from Color Refinery.  He shares his humble beginnings in post-production, his foray into color grading, and how dabbling with dailies color changed the way he looked at the craft. Next, Rob shares with us what led him to leave his comfortable position as a staff colorist to start his own facility, Color Refinery, along with some of the challenges he encountered along the way.  Grab you favorite cup of joe (or tea) and get ready for an fascinating episode of color discussion! 

Links:
Color Refinery
Advanced Panel New Key Caps (for the curious)

Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/robsbessette/
Color Refinery IG - https://www.instagram.com/color_refinery/

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On our latest episode, we chat with colorist and color scientist, Dado Valentic!  He shares his journey from DJ to colorist, his experience grading on BetaSP tape,  and especially - the evolving landscape of the film industry with the introduction of AI technology and how to prepare yourself for the coming wave. Get yourself a extra large mug, as its the longest episode of the season !

Links:
ColourLab.AI
Colour.Training
Tito Heron


Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/dadovalentic/

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Join us for a vibrant chat with colorist veteran, Warren Eagles. Broadcasting from a nice diner in Burbank, California, we get into the nitty-gritty of color grading and its evolution from film to digital. Warren paints a picture of his career progression, highlighting his move from London to Australia, how he  got started with his role as an online professor at FXPHD. Grab a good cup of coffee (or tea), sit back, and enjoy this insightful conversation with one of the industry's finest!

Links:
Warren's FXPHD Courses

Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/warreneagles/
iColorist / ICA - https://icolorist.com/
Website - https://www.warreneagles.com.au

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Join us for a captivating chat with the  Kaur Hendrikson, a colorist, color scientist, and DCTL developer. Kaur takes us on a journey from his early beginnings creating LEGO stop motion short films, all the way to developing custom color tools and becoming known as the "DCTL guy".  It's an enlightening conversation you won't want to miss!


Links:
Kaur's DCTL Development Playlist on YT
Mixing Light - Creative Coding With DCTL by Cullen Kelly
Kaur's DCTL Store
S-Curve Split Tone DCTL


Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/kaurthecolorist/
Website - https://www.kaurhendrikson.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaurH

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On the latest episode of Color & Coffee, we chat with acclaimed colorist Brian Singler from TBD Post. We kick off with Brian's captivating journey to being an in-demand colorist working on promotional content for brands like Mazda, Lexus and Polaris. The conversation then veers toward the nuts and bolts of color grading, where Brian shares about a recent upgrade in his grading suite. We also discuss Brian's incredible ability to manage a variety of projects, from commercials to features, and how he shifts between them.

Links:
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panels
RavenGrade
Cullen Kelly

Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/briansingler
IG TBD Post - https://www.instagram.com/tbdpost
Website - https://briansingler.com/

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On this episode of the "Color and Coffee" podcast, we chat with Robbie Carman, a leading colorist, entrepreneur, and trainer in the field. Discover his inspiring journey from aspiring rock star to successful colorist, while exploring valuable tips for starting a grading business, balancing technology and finances, and maintaining work-life equilibrium in the creative industry.

Links:
Dolby Vision

Guest Links:
Robbie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robbie.carman
DC Color's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dc.color
DC Color - https://dccolor.com/

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Ever wonder how someone becomes a successful freelance colorist in the film industry? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Louisiana-based DP, colorist, and trainer Jake Pierrelee, as he shares his journey from shooting and editing his own videos to discovering his passion for color grading and ultimately making a name for himself as a remote colorist. Hear about how the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to reevaluate his business goals, and the role that social media plays in his success.

Diving into the world of color grading, we explore the nitty-gritty of working with underwater footage, the tools Jake uses to build solid looks for projects, and his approach to handling situations when there's a lack of information about a certain camera. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for an insightful chat packed with valuable tips and tricks that can help you level up your own color grading skills!


Links:
Can this Plant Save the World? #TheCoralGardeners #BacktotheWild
 

Guest Links:
Jake's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jvke/
Jake's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jvke
Jake's Production Company , Ventvre Film- https://www.ventvrefilm.co/

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