FAQs

When should I reach out for an estimate?

Please reach out for an estimate before you reach the post-production stage.

How much should I budget in my project estimate for a colorist?

Every project is different, which is why it’s best for you to reach out with project specs and I’d be happy to send you an estimate.

What gear do you use?

Color Gallery’s studio is based off of a Mac powered DaVinci Resolve platform. Please refer to the About page for detailed studio specs.

How do I prep my project for color?

Please reach out regarding your project so we can discuss your specific needs and specs. Once project specs are shared, you will be supplied with a list of the assets and their specifications needed, along with a detailed color prep guide to walk you through the process step-by-step.

How is your work different from the color work a DP would do for me?

While there are many DPs who are able to create lovely images within Resolve, having a professional colorist who’s sole job is to understand the rigorous technical specifications of color and color science in the digital age will save you a great deal of time and unnecessary education. Ultimately, hiring a professional colorist will help you deliver not only an artistic image, but also a technically accurate one.

Can I begin color on a project that isn’t yet edit locked?

Yes, I can accommodate projects with rolling edits. Please reach out regarding your project’s specific needs and I’ll be happy to establish a plan that best fits those requirements.

I’m editing my project now. What should my timeline resolution be to get the most dynamic and flexible color?

Please edit in the highest resolution your footage and editing machine with allow. Projects can always be down-resed downstream in the post production pipeline. Up-resing however will cause image fidelity loss.

Can you work with a project that was edited in 1080s?

Yes, however higher resolution is always recommended. Some hue keys may be harder to pull with lower pixel resolution.

How can I help avoid my client’s temp love on a project after it’s colored?

Please color manage your footage when you are editing. Using your camera manufacturer’s log to Rec709 display lut can be a helpful solution. This allows you and your client to see a display normalized image vs. viewing your edit in a log color space.

Do you take pro-bono work?

Each year, Color Gallery invests in up-and-coming Directors and DPs by selecting two passion project films to color pro-bono. Submit your film for consideration by contacting Cody.