Judges Reveal Metrics For 2022 FilmLight Colour Awards Entries
Brie Clayton October 4, 2022
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Matthew Tomlinson, Colour Scientist, Harbor You are a judge for FilmLight's Colour Awards. Why is it important for you to be a judge?
Honestly, it's just humbling to be part of it. It's such a great opportunity to be exposed to alternate ways of thinking and methodologies. I can't wait to meet new people and be able to enjoy all the hard work that goes into every image. This is just so much fun for me.
I love the idea that I will be exposed to imagery that I have never experienced before. I love understanding the different perspectives of how to approach a situation. This is just such a great opportunity to be exposed to imagery in a unique and in-depth way.
What are you looking for in the entries this year and what will make a winner in your eyes?
I am purposefully keeping myself open minded. I want no preconceived notions walking into this. To me, color is as much of a story telling device as music, wardrobe, set design or even lighting. I love imagery that enhances the story for the sake of the story, but I am going to allow myself to flow like water and let the submissions take me on the journey.
If you were to submit a project to the Colour Awards, which would you choose and why?
This is tough for me to answer. I get to work with really great colorists and each show that I work on I try to treat as a unique and special endeavor. Each has its own bit of magic within, often due to new methodologies tried, experiments applied or simply fond memories of good people.
As color scientist, describe your approach when working together with the colorist and cinematographer to collaborate on a look (e.g. how does it contrast with many shows that don't do their first look sessions until late in production)?
My approach is to try to listen first, then talk. I try to understand what the colorist and cinematographer are imagining through verbal descriptions and/or visual reference. My goal is to take that information and create something tangible that we can apply to imagery. The beautiful thing is that this can occur before dailies or as the DI begins. I prefer to work with the colorist and cinematographer earlier rather than later but the methodology of how I approach it remains constant either way.
How does the choice of workflow and color space for grading affect the final look?
This question is less about affecting the final look and more about having control over the show. If you understand the workflow and you are aware of what color space you are in, or mapping toward, then you know how to manoeuvre the image to where you want it to go. It becomes about understanding where you are on the map. My perspective on matters such as this may be a touch unique in direct comparison to colorists, but that is mainly due to my belief that I am here to serve the colorist and cinematographer. I try to approach the situation with the attitude that we can go anywhere as long as we know where we are right now.
Maxine Gervais, Senior Supervising Colourist, Picture Shop Why do you want to be a part of this project? What is it that appeals to you?
I think it will be fun to take an objective sit back and evaluate my peer's work. To deconstruct what they did and see both the artistic value but also technical achievement.
What are you looking for from the submissions?
Colour balance. Innovative looks. Technical accuracy. I hope to be wowed
If you were submitting a piece of work to the awards, what project would it be? And why?
I am submitting to HPA almost every year. I always pick a project that I am proud of. That looks amazing and that required a lot of fine work.
What piece of advice would you give a colourist who is just starting out in the industry?
Be good at balancing first and foremost. There is no gain in reproducing looks or creating cool images if you can't get them to match shot to shot. Less is more when learning. It's very easy to break a grade and that will not survive time.
K K Senthil Kumar, Cinematographer Why do you want to be a part of this project? What is it that appeals to you?
The whole process of color correction is extremely challenging and creative. Colorists give their magical touch to enhance the Visual Expression of the DP. It's high time they are brought out into the limelight from the darkrooms. FilmLight is doing a splendid job by recognizing and celebrating this amazing talent.
What are you looking for from the submissions?
With imaging technology growing by leaps and bounds and an increasing number of tools to play with and ever improving and demanding standards of image quality, the color grading process has become more creative and challenging. I'm looking forward to seeing how talented colorists are using this amazing technology to give some visually stimulating work.
What piece of advice would you give a colorist who is just starting out in the industry?
I would advise young colorists to explore, experiment, and express themselves with the latest available tools. Let your talent work towards enhancing and complementing the emotion and the story.
Sherri Kauk, Cinematographer Why do you want to be a part of this project? What is it that appeals to you?
Final color is an artistic process that begins in the previsualization phase. When I experience movies, TV and commercials with a point of view in color as much as in story, framing, editing, my experience with that piece of work becomes immersive. Honoring these choices that immerse the viewer that journey them through an intentioned experience is why I am honored to be part of FilmLight's Colour Awards.
What are you looking for from the submissions?
I am looking for color choices that enhance the story experience. I am looking for choices i
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Judges Reveal Metrics For 2022 FilmLight Colour Awards Entries 
