Dunkirk colorist: What it really takes to make it as a colorist @CullenKelly
Dunkirk colorist: What it really takes to make it as a colorist  @CullenKelly
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In this conversation with world-renowned Picture Shop colorist Walter Volpatto (The Master, Dunkirk, Star Wars: The Last Jedi), we talk about Walter's color grading workflow, what it really takes to make it as a top-billed colorist in Hollywood (skill isn't the most important), the future of grading with AI, client management secrets, and more.

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