Color & Coffee

Feb 05 2025 18 ep. 42 mins 15
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Color & Coffee is a film post production podcast focusing on the craft of color grading hosted by colorist and finishing artist Jason Bowdach, CSH. Jason chats with a variety of post-production professionals for intimate discussions on their craft, their passions, and of course, their favorite beverage of choice.

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From Burritos to Hollywood Blockbusters: A Chat with Senior Colorist John Daro

Feb 05 2025 42 mins  
Join us on an engaging journey into the colorful world of filmmaking with John Daro, the lead DI colorist at Warner Post Production Creative Services. John shares his fascinating insights into the art of color grading, drawing parallels between the meticulous craft of filmmaking and the simple pleasure of brewing coffee and tea. Together, we unravel the unconventional path of an ed

Exploring Color Science and Creative Collaboration with Matt Tomlinson

Jan 22 2025 41 mins  
In our first episode of the new year, I sit down with Matt Tomlinson, Head of Color Science at Harbor Picture Company, for one of the most engaging discussions I’ve had in quite some time. In this episode, Matt shares fascinating insights from his work developing image color pipelines for films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Irishman. We delve into what it means to

Evolution of a Colorist: From Dailies to Bond and Beyond with Senior Colorist Matt Wallach

Dec 18 2024 52 mins  
Programming Note: Color & Coffee is taking a break for the holidays. We’ll return in late-January 2025 with new episodes and return to our regular release schedule. A very sincere thanks to all our listeners for an amazing 2024 and for helping us spread the word about the show! ------------------------------------------- In the final episode of 2024, we sit down with Matt Wal

From Training to AI Upscaling: A Cup with Colorist & Trainer Daria Fissoun

Dec 04 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Daria Fissoun—Colorist, Compositor, and Certified Blackmagic Trainer. We dive into her captivating journey from creating video tutorials on YouTube to collaborating with Blackmagic Design on the official DaVinci Resolve manual. We cover a range of fascinating topics, including: •The evolution of her YouTube channel. •The challenge of “scope

Demystifying the Secrets of Film Emulation with Nico Fink

Nov 13 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Nico Fink, colorist and founder of DeMystify Color and Unwind Film Lab. With a Club Mate in hand, Nico shares how an internship at Red Bull Media House ignited his fascination with color, eventually leading to the creation of his own training platform and film lab. We nerd out about the nuances of film emulation and the challenges faced during its e

Black Coffee, Bright Pixels, and Broken OLEDs: A Cup with Joey D'Anna

Oct 30 2024 47 mins  
In our second episode of the season, I sit down for a fascinating chat with fellow podcast host and lead colorist of DC Color, Joey D’Anna. Our conversation begins with Joey’s strong opinions on coffee preparation, followed by a quick overview of his journey to becoming a colorist. We then dive into the power of HDR and how new display technology can completely changed the crea

Navigating the Craft of the Finishing Artist with Tashi Trieu

Oct 16 2024 44 mins  
In our first episode of season 2, I sit down with the talented colorist and finishing artist, Tashi Trieu. Our conversation explores Tashi’s career, from his early interest in visual effects to his collaborative work on award-winning, VFX-heavy projects like Avatar and its sequel. We share stories about the early challenges of managing creative expectations, emphasizing the impor

Navigating the World of Documentary Color Grading with Evan Anthony

Oct 21 2023 42 mins  
In our final episode of the season, we chat with senior colorist Evan Anthony, CSI from Goldcrest Post, who recently finished up work on the AppleTV documentary "The Super Models". We dive into his career highlights, discussing his early days at Showtime Networks, the transition from freelance to his current position, and his work on several acclaimed documentaries, music videos, a

Color, Collaboration, and Creativity: A Cup with Freelance Colorist Vincent Taylor

Oct 06 2023 35 mins  
On the eleventh episode of Color & Coffee, we chat with veteran colorist and fellow podcast host Vincent Taylor. We discuss his audacious moves around the world to work at a large post production facility, his transition back to freelance work, and how he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with each. We then discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfo

Color, Coffee, and Client Satisfaction: The Evolution of RKM Studios

Sep 23 2023 54 mins  
On the tenth episode of Color & Coffee, we're sipping coffee and talking all things post-production with the dynamic duo, Ryan and Becky McNeal from RKM Studios. From Ryan's journey from being an assistant colorist at Company 3 to running his own business, to Becky's invaluable management expertise that ensures smooth operations and client satisfaction, this episode is a must-l