The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colori...
The Offset Podcast EP 025: Things They Don't Tell You About Becoming A Colorist
In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we're discussing many of the things no one told us before we decided to become professional colorists. While being a professional colorist can be exciting and rewarding, the job also comes with a plethora of challenges and things you might not realize. Some specifics we discuss in this episode include:Is being a colorist everything it’s made out to be?How being a colorist can challenge your physical and mental healthHow not every project is share-worthy and it's easy to feel like you're not making artChallenges of long hours and being away from family and friendsBeing an independent colorist is hard, but the benefits can be numerous There is more out there to color besides movies, television, and commercials - i.e. the great middleHow postproduction knowledge as a colorist can be leveraged for lots of other thingsHow you have to learn to check your ego at the doorLong-term success usually means consistency and repeatability vs one awesome gradeLearning how to be a team player with other parts of the pipeline Putting your knowledge to work through education, speaking, etc can be just as rewarding as gradingAdvancement in postproduction isn’t really connected to titles - - but more so responsibility and overall trust from stakeholders Thanks for listening/watching and if you liked this show be sure to check out other episodes and tell your colleagues and friends about the podcast!
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The Offset Podcast EP024: Calibration
We hope you had a great holiday season! The Offset Podcast is back for Season 2. We publish an episode every two weeks, and for Season 2 (2025), we’re excited to discuss a wide range of exciting topics. In this episode, we explore a subject that should be important to everyone who cares about image quality and accuracy—calibration. While this episode is not encyclopedic, it should give you a high-level overview of modern calibration.Topics covered in this episode include:The importance of calibration & why calibration = the truthUsing color bars to set a monitor baseline isn’t calibration How standards guide calibrationCalibration and monitor perfection is unattainable - the goal is to eliminate visual deviations from reference as much as possible. Understanding the parts of a closed-loop calibration systemColorimetersSpectroradiometersCreating display-specific offset matrices for a colorimeter with a spectroradiometer Pattern generatorsPattern/Patch size and understanding the basics of loading behaviorCalibration software Direct device control within calibration softwareMeter placement Challenges of calibrating projectors vs. direct-view monitorsUnderstanding what calibration can’t do & recalibration considerations Is auto calibration any good?Hiring a professional calibrator Thanks for checking out the show! If you liked this episode please like, subscribe, and share the show with friends and colleagues.
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The Offset Podcast EP023: DIY Part 2 - Software
Programming Note: The Offset Podcast is taking a break for the holidays. We'll return in mid-January 2025 with new episodes and back to our regular release schedule. A very sincere thanks to our listeners for an amazing 2024 and for helping us launch the show!--------------------------------------Continuing with our two-part series on DIY approaches, in this installment of The Offset Podcast we'll discuss using a DIY approach to software. No, we're not talking about making your own turn-key color or editing software (but let us know if you do!), but rather things like scripting, basic coding for tool building, automation, and more. Specific topics covered in this episode include: Why DIY software approaches & can you really do these things yourself?The importance of always starting with an ideaBasic scripting to improve workflowsIntegrating scripts through the Resolve APILeveraging Resolve developer documentation for helpLearning by looking at other/open-source scriptsDCTLs - creating custom color tools for DaVinci ResolveHow color science and DCTLs relate Using low code/no code workflow automation platforms to connect the dots with different APIsAutomating while also allowing for human decision-makingMake your own UI/Interface for custom tools with Budibase Keeping interfaces simple to get more user compliance SaaS (Software As A Service) in the cloud vs local integrationsThe danger of using too many services Using developer marketplaces Thanks for checking out the episode. Please subscribe and like the show anywhere you find it!
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The Offset Podcast EP022: Grade Management
You've likely heard the phrase 'work smarter, not harder'. Well, for the professional colorist who has to grade tons of shots day in and day out, working smarter is at the core of what we call grade management. In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we explore a plethora of tools & techniques for grade management. While many of these things are Resolve-specific, grade management approaches can apply to your grading tool of choice. Highlights include: What does grade management mean?The power of fixed node tree (fixed structure)The process of building your own fixed treeLeveraging Node Stack LayersUsing compound nodes Using groups, Lightbox & Smart Filters to work fasterShared nodesUnderstanding sort modesUsing multiple playheads Remote and Local gradesUsing VersionsSplit screens for complex comparisons Stills and wipesTimeline (Layer) organization and track disabling Burn in options and rendering specific tracksSingle Clip vs Individual Clip render optionsRemember to subscribe and like wherever you find The Offset Podcast. We appreciate you checking out this episode!
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The Offset Podcast EP021: 'Old' Postproduction Knowledge
No, we're not returning to the days of 1", U-Matic, or even D1 & Digibeta (although those were pretty awesome days!). In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we're revisiting some postproduction knowledge that many of us take for granted but that is surprisingly new or at least unclear to many people. In this episode, we'll discuss:Preserving institutional knowledge of post - old vocab and techniques are still relevant Understanding fractional frame ratesDrop vs non-drop timecodeUnderstanding interlacing Interlacing to progressive, progressive to interlacedTransparency & alpha channelsComposite modes and transparency in color-managed pipelinesRecap on 3 and 4-point editing Inclusive & exclusive playheadsBeing obsessive about file namesUsing Leader in file outputs - slates, bars/tone etcIf you like this episode, please subscribe and like the show wherever you find it. Also, thanks to our sponsor Flanders Scientific, and our awesome editor Stella. If you have an idea for a new episode please visit offsetpodcast.com and use the submission button to share your thoughts
The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colorists, educators, and polymaths in video postproduction and color. We’ve been told our detailed, informative, and easy-to-follow explanations of even the most technical subjects have helped people at all levels to improve their workflows, tackle their technical/creative problems, and even improve their approaches to business & client communication.
Geared towards postproduction industry professionals each episode feels like catching up with valued peers and is the perfect length for the average commute, lunch break, or to keep you company while you work.
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