Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today I'm talking about how to work with a colorist. Many filmmakers have never had their projects properly color graded and the process can be intimidating and technically complicated. In this video, I break down the process and workflow as well as how to find a colorist and share your work.
0:00 Intro
0:44 Table of Contents
1:15 How to find a colorist
2:52 How to communicate your vision
3:51 Shoot with the color grade in mind
4:58 How to deliver your project
7:11 How long to expect it to take
7:56 How to handle revisions
8:52 How to receive the files and finish
9:43 Giving credit and sharing stills
10:16 Conclusion
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Today I'm talking about how to work with a colorist. Many filmmakers have never had their projects properly color graded and the process can be intimidating and technically complicated. In this video, I break down the process and workflow as well as how to find a colorist and share your work.
0:00 Intro
0:44 Table of Contents
1:15 How to find a colorist
2:52 How to communicate your vision
3:51 Shoot with the color grade in mind
4:58 How to deliver your project
7:11 How long to expect it to take
7:56 How to handle revisions
8:52 How to receive the files and finish
9:43 Giving credit and sharing stills
10:16 Conclusion
Sign up for Frame.io: http://r.frame.io/CNFls?c
Color Graded With My LUTs: bit.ly/2YSNkB9
Music From (Free 2 Month Trial): bit.ly/2y4MuTo
FREE Mavic 2 DLog-M LUT: bit.ly/2JLFul0
My Gear
Camera Bag: amzn.to/2Er0xXi
The best lens for video: amzn.to/2Esjc4Z
Sigma ART 35mm f1.4: amzn.to/2l7sITX
Variable ND: amzn.to/2EqzpaW
My Favorite Filter: amzn.to/2l7AehC
Audio Recorder: amzn.to/2jEC9d6
BEST Lav Mics ever: amzn.to/2Nsyrhg
Fuji X-T3: amzn.to/2GZHlBK
My favorite Fuji lens: amzn.to/2E7CISS
EF to FX Adapter: amzn.to/2EqECQ4
Tiny Microphone: amzn.to/2tyE5Fc
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8: amzn.to/2XjYY4Y
DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Fly More Combo): amzn.to/2E5C0pq
ND Filters for Mavic 2 Pro: amzn.to/2EqV2HY
Joby Gorillapod 3K Kit: amzn.to/2BNWMto
Camera Cleaning Kit: amzn.to/2Er3RBN
Tiny SSD for traveling: amzn.to/2jH5ofp
Color Grading Gear
Logitech Craft Keyboard: amzn.to/2Yjt7Vl
Logitech MX Master 2S Mouse: amzn.to/2SDsgJO
Wacom Intuos Wireless Tablet: amzn.to/2McMU21
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My LUTs (SAVE10 for 10% off): bit.ly/2JNhRZn
Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Monitor: amzn.to/30THhdl
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WD 8TB Hard Drive (for backups): amzn.to/2LHLUDQ
The best client review tool: http://r.frame.io/CNFls?c
Social
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Facebook: facebook.com/evan.schneider
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Website: schneidervisuals.com
Professional inquiries please email: evan@schneidervisuals.com
Most of the purchase links in this description are affiliate links. Proceeds support this channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
