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Go behind-the-scenes with the DP and Colorist of the new Netflix film “Passing” New York, NY – November 4, 2021 - Manhattan Edit Workshop’s “Sight, Sound & Story: Live” monthly online event series continues on November 11th behind the look of Netflix’s spectacular new film “Passing” with Cinematographer Edu Grau, ASC , and Colorist Roman Hankewycz with Moderator & Colorist Patrick Inhofer . Inside Episode XVI:  In this panel, Cinematographer  Edu Grau, ASC , and  Colorist Roman Hankewycz  discuss their collaboration to bring Rebecca Hall’s “Passing” a brilliantly stark color palette to elevate the story.  Edu will discuss his choice of lensing and their decision to shoot in color, though the finished film would be delivered in B&W, Dolby Vision.  Veteran Colorist and Educator  Patrick Inhofer  will moderate this in-depth discussion and bring the audience behind-the-scenes of one of the most distinctive looking films of the year!...

    Colorist Eric Whipp joined Gordon Burkell to answer questions about  Mad Max: Fury Road , Color Correction, and give career advice.  Eric talks about his workflow while working remotely, as well as the delicate balance of working with clients.  If you want to learn more directly from Eric on his processes, his insights and his vast amount of experiences; check out our online class with Eric  here . Eric Whipp was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Australia.  He became a colorist in the 1990s and helped George Miller with his Oscar-winning film, Happy Feet.  Today he is a Co-Founder and Senior Colorist at Alter Ego in Toronto, Canada. He reunited with George Miller for the ground-breaking film Mad Max: Fury Road.  He most recently finished The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.   Gordon Burkell (GB)  - Hi everyone, I'm Gordon Burkell from Filmmaker U.  At  Filmmak...

  Colorist Stephen Nakamura spoke with Filmmaker U to talk about his prolific career. His feature film credits include  Da Five Bloods, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, It: Chapter Two, Crazy Rich Asians, The Martian, Alien: Covenant  and many more blockbuster epics and award winners. Among the most accomplished feature film colorists in Hollywood, Stephen Nakamura has worked alongside directors such as David Fincher, Ridley Scott, Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee, David O. Russell, and Steven Spielberg, as well as cinematographers Dariusz Wolski, ASC, Claudio Miranda, ASC, Robert Richardson, ASC, and Janusz Kaminski.   Prior to joining Company 3, Nakamura was with Technicolor Digital Services, where he got his start in feature film finishing. Previously he was a colorist with the Post Group, working on commercial, music video, television and feature film projects. He began his career at California Video Center​. ---  Gordon Burkell (GB)  - Hi everyone, I'm...

Advanced Professional Colorist Training Summer Look Academy 2020   This is one of the most important training courses for professional colorists. We will learn the Art of Look Creation and will go deep into new discoveries in the area of Color Science and will be first to use new Ai powered software tools. We will study Film Theory using examples by some of the world's best cinematographers and directors and we will complete a series of practical assignments over a period of 4 weeks. Strictly limited participant count.  $99.- registration fee. Registrations are now open!   REGISTER HERE

This Friday, May 22, 2020 Colorist Eric Whipp ("Mad Max Fury Road"), will be talking about his technique, experiences and most importantly answering your questions! FREE EVENT - Live at 2 PM EST | 11 AM PST Sign up for your reminder here: https://www.facebook.com/FilmmakerU/posts/248219929856707

The filmmakeru.com team explores the history of color in film in our series Birth of an Art. From coloring in single frames in the early 1900's to the new digital tools used today by colorists all over the world.   -- About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.   Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without hav...