Digital Colourist
A digital colourist ensures that the colour on a film is the best it can be.
A digital colourist ensures that the colour on a film is the best it can be.
Once a piece of film is shot and edited the digital colourist works with special programs to enhance the appearance of the footage and match the colours on different scenes.
This is called the grade and makes a Historical drama look very different to a Wes Anderson film.
It’s almost like an instagram filter applied to film, but in a more sophisticated way.
Skills and Attributes
- Artistic
- Meticulous
- Attention to detail
- Love of film and colour
- Technical
MESSAGE TUMI
Study Paths
- SAE Institute Cape Town:
Duration: 1 Year - Afda Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture:
Duration: 3 Years
Salary Range
+/- R510 392,40 Per year
Subjects
Recommended Subjects:
- Art, Design Studies, Engineering and Graphic Design
Additional:
An art portfolio is required to demonstrate your creative abilities
If you intend studying towards a degree in Fine Art at university, you will need a Bachelor’s pass in matric. If you intend studying a diploma in an art-related field, then you will need a Diploma pass in matric.
Meet the admission requirements (APS) set by the university or requirements set by the college.
Places of Work
