Color Correction Books and Videos

New Features in Color 1.5On behalf of Ripple Training, I've created a one-hour set of instructional videos covering every new feature in Color 1.5. If you already know Color, and just want to get up to speed with what's new, these will give you a focused tour of the new features and workflows available in this upgrade to Final Cut Studio 3. Best of all, these are available for immediate download in iTunes!

I used to write an ongoing series on grading in Color in the digital newsletter Edit Well. Many of my articles from the series, and others from experts in Final Cut Studio applications, have been collected into the verbosely named book Edit Well: Final Cut Studio Techniques from the Pros.

My own book, the Encyclopedia of Color Correction, is a focused compilation of color correction methods and information I've found valuable while working with my own clients. Combining color correction techniques with technical information relevant to colorists and finishing editors alike, it's an invaluable resource to post production pros who are using Final Cut Studio. Available now from Amazon.com.

If you're a fan of video tutorials, I recorded a series of 13 video lessons that provides over four hours of training spanning every room in Color. Buy it now for $59 from Magnet Media.

News and Updates

Color Correction for Any Project

I've recently upgraded my color correction suite with a THX-video calibrated high-definition projection system. Your program's not finished until it's color corrected, and my suite accomodates SD, HD, PAL, or NTSC projects in a professional and relaxed atmosphere.

Based in midtown Manhattan, I'm available for color correction, digital VFX, and finishing. For more information, please visit my color page.

Starship Detritus

I've been in intensive development of an original animated science fiction series for the web, likely to be released in 2011. I'm writing, producing, and directing, and Ryan Beckwith is illustrating.

We're working on the pilot episode, and I've begun the Starship Detritus Plank Owner's Blog in order to share our experiences getting this project off the ground.

Four Weeks, Four Hours

My feature Four Weeks, Four Hours most recently screened as part of the NewFilmmakers Series at the Anthology Film Archives. For a preview and more information, visit the official Four Weeks, Four Hours website.

The continued success of this project has been incredibly gratifying. It's had six well-attended festival screenings, having been included in the San Fernando Valley Film Festival in Los Angeles, the Longbaugh Film Festival in Portland, Oregon, the ReelHeART International Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, the 26th annual Breckenridge Film Festival, the Salento Film Festival in Tricase, Italy, and at Hollywood's FAIF Int'l Film Festival.

Post Production Highlights

For a more comprehensive listing of the programs I've worked on, as well as samples, my quote form, and other information about how we can work together, visit my color correction page.

I color corrected the entire season of MOJO HD network's Survival School. It's produced by Sirens Media, with finishing performed by my good friends at D.C.-based Amigo Media.

I also graded director Kimberley Reed's documentary feature Prodigal Sons, which premiered at the 2008 Telluride Film Festival. It has since screened at the AFI Fest, the 15th Sheffield Doc Fest, the Stars Denver Film Festival, and on the BBC.

I color corrected a series of four spots for Harrah's casinos for producer Matt Pellowski.

I also color corrected footage for the music video Lights Out.

I graded the HD narrative feature Oral Fixation for director Jake Cashill.

I color corrected director Liz Chae's hour long HD documentary, The Last Mermaids.

I color corrected the HD narrative short subject La Juerga for director Michael Hill.

I color corrected a 30 second Degree Antipersperant spot for broadcast featuring Ashley Tisdale for editor David Gater at Soho Editors.

I color corrected the HD short subject The Business, by director Rob Lyons.

I re-graded a project that I had previously worked on, actor/director Kaylynn Raschke's short subject, Sleep Tight.

I color corrected director John Magary's high definition short subject The Second Line, a drama of greed and despair in post-Katrina New Orleans. It was a finalist for the 2007 Student Academy Awards, and screened at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

I also color corrected director Myna Joseph's short subject, Man, which also screened at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.