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FotoKem Grades and Edits Pilot for Ash vs Evil Dead Using DaVinci Resolve

05/11/2015

FotoKem Grades and Edits Pilot for Ash vs Evil Dead Using DaVinci Resolve Fremont, CA - November 5, 2015 - Blackmagic Design today announced that FotoKem used DaVinci Resolve for grading and online editing of the pilot of Starz Network's hugely anticipated new Ash vs Evil Dead TV series.

Ash vs Evil Dead is a horror comedy series created by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell for Starz Network that premiered Halloween night, October 31st. With legions of fans worldwide, the new show is one of the most anticipated premieres of 2015. It follows Ash (Bruce Campbell), who has spent the past 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. That is, until a new plague of Evil Dead threatens to destroy all of mankind, with Ash as our only hope.

The Evil Dead franchise has become famous for its horror, humor and distinct visual styles. FotoKem graded the pilot at their Burbank facility using DaVinci Resolve Advanced Control Surface. FotoKem colorist Alastor Arnold, who also was the colorist and worked with Raimi on the remastering of the original The Evil Dead, headed the grading work.

As with most pilots, we were basically setting the look of the series. So, for example, it was important to establish the look and perspective of the Evil Force' from the first time it's on the screen. Although the look of the show is warm, Raimi and (editor) Bob Murawski wanted that metaphysical presence to have a very high contrast, desaturated look that juxtaposed the rest of the show. We spent a lot of time perfecting that visual element, which was devised entirely in the DI and will carry through the rest of the episodes, said Arnold.

To follow the film franchise's unique look, as well as maintain the appropriate dark and foreboding atmosphere of a horror film, Arnold relied on a wide number of DaVinci Resolve's color correction features, including its Power Windows, 3D tracking and noise reduction.

Raimi was going for a very filmic, warm and saturated look. Both Raimi and Murawski are big film fans. All of the EVIL DEAD' films were shot on and distributed on film, and they wanted to stay true to that feel for the series, said Arnold.

Arnold continued. Sam likes to apply windows and shapes in intentionally dark scenes, with an emphasis on brightening the actors eyes and faces. Resolve's Power Windows and associated tracker allowed us to easily and quickly accomplish these needs.

The pilot was shot primarily in RAW, and is a VFX intensive show, with dozens of VFX heavy scenes throughout.

The project was unique because it was a Resolve-centric workflow from beginning to end. For a TV show with heavy VFX, we are able to manage the multiple matte channels in Resolve easily. It was more like doing a mini-movie versus a TV show, said Arnold. Resolve handles RAW workflows very well, requiring no transcoding or supplementary steps prior to color correction. And to allow more control in the DI, all of the VFX shots were provided with EXRs with multiple matte channels, which allowed us to have very finite control of how and what to grade in the frame. Resolve's ability to easily manage and manipulate multiple matte channels was very important in choosing it as the grading platform for this pilot.

As part of the post production workflow for the pilot, Arnold used DaVinci Resolve's extensive editing features for online editing for the entire show, creating a seamless finishing workflow.

In some instances, visual effects were delivered on a very tight turnaround, so I would drop them in using the editing features myself when the online editor wasn't available, he said. Because Resolve includes editing tools, we were able to keep the entire project on one platform. When you work with a director like Sam Raimi, you want a tool that's fast and that you can rely on. Resolve works seamlessly and naturally, and I know I'll be able to make changes and show different looks in real time, and work quickly.

Press Photography Product photos of DaVinci Resolve are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world's highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design's DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company's Emmy award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.

About FotoKem FotoKem is an independently-owned, full-service post production facility serving the worldwide creative community. Since 1963, the company has been a trusted resource for every corner of the entertainment market, providing comprehensive post production expertise, high-end solutions and innovative in-house technologies. For more information, visit www.fotokem.com.
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