
Encore & Paul Westerbeck gets results with Nucoda Encore and Paul Westerbeck Get Results with Nucoda Film Master
Top Post Facility with A-List Shows and Talent Incorporate Masterful Tools
Paul Westerbeck joined a roster of colorists at Encore, a Hollywood-based post production company, in early 2011. After deciding on the best approach for the high-end television projects, and input from Westerbeck, Encore purchased a Nucoda Film Master for their color grading requirements. Having previously worked with the Nucoda Film Master with other high-profile clients in other settings, he was pleased when it was incorporated into the facility.
Encore is a great facility. It doesn't get any better, Westerbeck noted. They want to make sure every project gets done in the best way. The Nucoda had become my preferred system, and it was wonderful that they put one in place for my shows.
The Nucoda was more than just a creative choice; there were strong operational motivations as well. It is one of the most productive boxes that we have, said Westerbeck. It takes less support, is extremely flexible, and offers unparalleled color tools. And most importantly, my clients love it.
Encore has a thriving television business, with dozens of pilots and an enviable list of top broadcast and cable projects. Encore's current credits include Hawaii Five-O, Person of Interest, Fringe, Glee, Revolution, NCIS, CSI and CSI NY, Justified, and dozens more. One of the most recognized and revered television post facilities in the business, Encore brings talent and technology together for the most demanding customers in Hollywood.
For CSI, shot by Christian Sebaldt, ASC and Crescenzo Notarile, ASC, dailies come directly from set. When the final grade is underway, Westerbeck is consistently impressed with the capabilities of the Nucoda Film Master. The project utilizes the ASC CDL to set values. So, we begin with some basic information from the set. When we are in the grading stage, it is so helpful that the Nucoda has multiple tracks that we can jump between from the raw footage, the CDL footage, and the dailies. I can easily move between my options, grab things from every timeline, and do exactly what the clients want. It's an incredibly flexible and powerful platform from which to operate.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation producer Kim M. Cybulski commented, Working with Paul has been great. Frankly, after 10 seasons, Im not sure we could do it without him. The creative expertise he brings to color grading is exceptional, but the Nucoda makes the process that much easier; it boosts his game so to speak. The wide variety of tools in Nucoda has been an amazing help. They support the creative vision of CSI. We can do things with this system that we had to run to other boxes for in the past. It has definitely saved my sanity on more than one occasion.
Flexibility, power, and simplicity are not the only reasons Westerbeck likes working on the Nucoda. The DVO image processing toolset is simply the best in the business. With the increase of shows shot on the ARRI Alexa and RED cameras, the DVO Clarity grain reduction tools are indispensable.
Westerbeck believes that what goes on in the background at Digital Vision is crucial. Digital Vision takes input from their clients very seriously. The talented team of developers also has access to experienced colorists for feedback and advice, and that means their support includes experts who really understand what I need. The emphasis on colorists designing for colorists is clear in these products, and that makes them, frankly, superior.
This season, Westerbeck is at work on CSI and Nikita. We looked at every system out there, he said. One was too complicated, another was too slow, and another didn't support plug-ins. The Nucoda combines the speed, tools and power in a way the others can't. It always helps me to help my customers bring their stories to life.
# # #
Most recent headlines
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
07/10/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, today announced the latest Long-Term Supported (LTS) release of Dalet Flex. Build...
06/09/2026
June 9 2026, 23:00 (PDT) Dolby and MagentaTV Bring Fans Closer to the FIFA Worl...
05/08/2026
Thomson's Climate Crisis Toolkit for Media in Tanzania is being included in a new virtual library designed to ensure accurate and engaging storytelling arou...
05/08/2026
RSNs, teams, leagues, and streamers explore the present and future of local spor...
05/08/2026
As sports-production workflows generate larger volumes of unstructured data and ...
05/08/2026
Three aspiring broadcasters will contribute on-camera and inside the production ...
05/08/2026
Adam Meeks attends the premiere of his film Union County, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Sundance Institut...
05/08/2026
Major discounts, updates & remakes of early VST plug-ins
Steinberg are currently celebrating two significant anniversaries, with this week marking the 30th ...
05/08/2026
Flagship monitor range gains wireless remote control
KRK's flagship studio monitor range has just been upgraded, with three new fifth-generation models ...
05/08/2026
Rohde & Schwarz launches next phase of Airways New Zealand Air Traffic Control s...
05/08/2026
Rohde & Schwarz presents the R&S MP007, a man-portable tactical direction findin...
05/08/2026
Advertisers invested $53.6 million in the retirement sector in the last 12 month...
05/08/2026
Nielsen CMI and Ad Intel data reveals who's visiting IKEA, where else they s...
05/08/2026
Media buyers and sellers can now compare deduplicated campaign reach across computer, mobile, connected TV and linear TV across all measurable CTV publishers in...
05/08/2026
Stranger Things' Leads All Streaming Titles with 23.3 Billion Minutes in Fir...
05/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
05/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
05/08/2026
QuickLink, the leading provider of award-winning video production and remote guest integration solutions, announces the appointment of Kane Peterson to its Nort...
05/08/2026
XR research reveals marketers believe they have control over production costs, yet budget overruns, campaign delays and creative cutbacks remain commonplace
Se...
05/08/2026
Game On Live Studio Uses Blackmagic Design to Stream Tropical 7s
Brie Clayton August 4, 2026
0 Comments
Every match of world's largest youth rugby...
05/08/2026
Chris Fitzgerald to Head TDC's Experiential Growth
Brie Clayton August 4, 2026
0 Comments
Technical Direction Company promotes Chris Fitzgerald to...
05/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
05/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
05/08/2026
Profuz Digital is set to launch a powerful upgrade to its Profuz LAPIS digital media management platform at IBC this year at Stand 8.A88. France Galop, Canal+ F...
05/08/2026
KRK, a Gibson brand and leader in professional studio monitoring for nearly four decades, launches its new V Series Five Studio Monitors, the latest evolution o...
05/08/2026
Network expansion, continued customer growth and stable financial performance characterized Magyar Telekoms business results for the first half and second quart...
05/08/2026
Wednesday 5 August 2026
The Sky Foundation launches new bursary programme to su...
05/08/2026
Charlie Sheen Launches Mostly Sheenius in Partnership with Red Seat Ventures After Decades as One of the World's Most Recognizable and Interviewed Celebr...
04/08/2026
Live production in the cloud is a growing trend across the industry, and Major L...
04/08/2026
LAFC co-managing owner will succeed Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027, as league prepar...
04/08/2026
In 2022, when the PGA TOUR was breaking ground on its new, state-of-the-art broa...
04/08/2026
Provided by POVORA, the new camera angle offers a dealer's-eye view of the c...
04/08/2026
Spiideo will provide the camera setup, with NEP handling broadcast integration and off-site video operations...
04/08/2026
Production team streamed more than 750 youth rugby matches using ATEM switchers,...
04/08/2026
Agreement gives KTC early access to NDI's Advanced SDK for integration across commercial displays, digital signage, and interactive panels...
04/08/2026
Twelve projects across four categories recognize collaborative work in productio...
04/08/2026
Multi-year agreement will introduce SkeleTRACK, semi-automated offside, automate...
04/08/2026
Three mc 56 consoles, dual A__UHD Core engines, RAVENNA networking, and HOME management supported live sound, monitoring, and international broadcast production...
04/08/2026
New contribution products support ultra-low-latency video transport across fixed, remote, and mobile production environments...
04/08/2026
Company will showcase updates across PRIME, Chyron LIVE, Paint, virtual production, newsroom workflows, and venue control...
04/08/2026
Exhibit will feature SilverBack, VersaBrix, VersaFrame, VF-9100, and FiberSaver-10G platforms...
04/08/2026
Platform updates target cloud-based production, high-density ST 2110 monitoring,...
04/08/2026
Live Media Group will take control of Gravity Media's U.S. mobile-unit fleet...
04/08/2026
Amp-modelling rigs get major upgrade
HeadRush have recently released a major firmware update that brings some powerful new features to their Prime, Core and...
04/08/2026
Generate a choir from a single voice track
Following years of development, Am I Audio have just officially launched their debut plug-in. Created in collabor...
04/08/2026
Official EMT-endorsed reverbs now available to all
Two more of Universal Audio's renowned UAD plug-ins have just gained new native versions that can be ...
04/08/2026
SBS helps Australians understand why every Census counts
Media releases
As Australia prepares for the 2026 Census on Tuesday 11 August, SBS is helping ensur...
04/08/2026
Canada invests in the future of HF communications with Rohde & Schwarz solutions After selection by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) as the p...
04/08/2026
Blendkit Expands Beyond Blender
Brie Clayton August 4, 2026
0 Comments
Popular 3D Asset Library Launches Alpha Plugins for Maya, Godot, and Rhino
Blend...