Colorist Society (CSI) will host its annual Colorist Mixer at NAB Show 2023. Hugely popular among colorists and other industry professionals, the Mixer is the Colorist Society’s tenth, but its first live event in four years. Themed “Back to Reality,” the Mixer will be held on Sunday, April 16th from 6 pm to 10 pm at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. Tickets are $20, available at ColoristMixer.com. “It will be wonderful to be back at NAB in person,” said Colorist Society president Kevin Shaw. “It’s always a great time, but this year will be especially fun and an opportunity to become reacquain ..read more

Diego Yhama, CSI is a Colombian colorist and founder of Bogota post-production boutique, Estudio Roco. The company provides color grading and other services for film, television and advertising, including projects for NatGeo, Discovery Channel, Discovery Home and Health, and The Fox Channel. It has also post-produced several music videos for Colombian pop star Carlos Vives. Estudio Roco’s mission is to provide high quality color service to Colombia’s small but growing production industry. “We work on content that we enjoy and needs a little love,” Yhama explains. “We combine art and technology ..read more

Colorist Society Hollywood has launched a new podcast series focused on color grading and the role of the colorist. Hosted by veteran colorist Josh Petok, CSI the series will present insightful conversations with prominent colorists from around the globe and other notable professionals. The series will examine both the creative and technical aspects of color, and professional issues such as career advancement, educational opportunities and new technologies. The Colorist Society Hollywood podcast is part of the group’s mission to promote the craft of color and foster a sense of community among ..read more

Colorist Society (CSI) today announces the launch of a Chapter in Poland. Led by veteran colorists Konrad Ziecina, CSI and Tomasz Frąszczak, CSI, the Chapter is open to professional colorists across Poland’s rapidly growing film, television and advertising industries. It plans to foster networking opportunities, host meetings and training sessions, and promote the craft of color grading both in Poland and internationally. The group also plans to host a Colorist Mixer. “Poland is one of the fastest growing production centers in the world with many world-class post-production facilities and expe ..read more

In May, the Australian Cinematographers Society and the Colorist Society’s Australia/New Zealand Chapter co-hosted a two-day event focused on HDR Held at the ACS headquarters in North Sydney, “HDR: Shoot to Screen Weekend” featured a series of insightful panel discussions and technical presentations on best practices for working in HDR throughout the production cycle. The event brought together a varied line up of talented speakers including representatives from monitor manufacturer EIZO, workflow specialist the Rebel Fleet and technology supplier Mojo Media Solutions. Ben Allan, ASC/CSI; War ..read more

Colorist Society (CSI) will co-host a meet-and-greet event on Monday, 14 November at EnergaCAMERAIMAGE. Co-hosted by Dolby Laboratories and Warsaw post-production facility Black Photon, the event is open to colorists, their guests and all others. CSI and its co-hosts will share their experience of ACES and Dolby Vision, as well as the latest monitors and cameras. Admission is free, but tickets are required. The event will include an open bar. What: CSI at Camerimage: HDR Workflows from Cinematographer to Colorist Where: Restauracja Nova 22 - 4 Strony Świata 22 Żeglarska 87-100 Toruń Pola ..read more

Colorist Society (CSI) today announces the launch of a Chapter in Poland. Led by veteran colorists Konrad Ziecina, CSI and Tomasz Frąszczak, CSI, the Chapter is open to professional colorists across Poland’s rapidly growing film, television and advertising industries. It plans to foster networking opportunities, host meetings and training sessions, and promote the craft of color grading both in Poland and internationally. The group also plans to host a Colorist Mixer. “Poland is one of the fastest growing production centers in the world with many world-class post-production facilities and expe ..read more

In May, the Australian Cinematographers Society and the Colorist Society’s Australia/New Zealand Chapter co-hosted a two-day event focused on HDR Held at the ACS headquarters in North Sydney, “HDR: Shoot to Screen Weekend” featured a series of insightful panel discussions and technical presentations on best practices for working in HDR throughout the production cycle. The event brought together a varied line up of talented speakers including representatives from monitor manufacturer EIZO, workflow specialist the Rebel Fleet and technology supplier Mojo Media Solutions. Ben Allan, ASC/CSI; War ..read more

Colorist Society (CSI) will co-host a meet-and-greet event on Monday, 14 November at EnergaCAMERAIMAGE. Co-hosted by Dolby Laboratories and Warsaw post-production facility Black Photon, the event is open to colorists, their guests and all others. CSI and its co-hosts will share their experience of ACES and Dolby Vision, as well as the latest monitors and cameras. Admission is free, but tickets are required. The event will include an open bar. What: CSI at Camerimage: HDR Workflows from Cinematographer to Colorist Where: Restauracja Nova 22 - 4 Strony Świata 22 Żeglarska 87-100 Toruń Pola ..read more

In a case study published by TVB Europe, Eric Whipp CSI discusses his work on George Miller’s film Three Thousand Years of Longing. Based at Alter Ego, Toronto, Whipp spent months collaborating with Miller and Cinematographer Jon Seale in developing the unique look of the fantasy drama. Whipp who grades on Filmlight’s Baselight has worked with Miller and Seale on several previous films including Mad Max: Fury Road, which brought Seale and Oscar nomination. You can read the full story here ..read more