The Offset Podcast

Nov 01 2024 22 ep. 43 mins 3
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The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colorists, educators, and polymaths in video postproduction and color. We’ve been told our detailed, informative, and easy-to-follow explanations of even the most technical subjects have helped people at all levels to improve their workflows, tackle their technical/creative problems, and even improve their approaches to business & client communication. Geared towards postproduction industry professionals each episode feels like catching up with valued peers and is the perfect length for the average commute, lunch break, or to keep you company while you work.

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The Offset Podcast EP021: 'Old' Postproduction Knowledge

Nov 01 2024 50 mins  
No, we're not returning to the days of 1", U-Matic, or even D1 & Digibeta (although those were pretty awesome days!). In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we're revisiting some postproduction knowledge that many of us take for granted but that is surprisingly new or at least unclear to many people. In this episode, we'll discuss:Preserving institutional knowledge of post

The Offset Podcast EP020: DIY Part 1 - 3D Printing & Hardware

Oct 15 2024 35 mins  
It's hard to believe but this is our 20th episode! We sincerely thank all our listeners and viewers for checking out the show. We're super excited for the next 20+ shows!--------------We're big fans of customization, including things on our desk and other hardware we need around the facility. With huge online marketplaces, it's easier than ever to find those oddball parts and items

The Offset Podcast EP019: Color Management

Oct 01 2024 63 mins  
Color management pipelines play an integral part in modern postproduction, but these pipelines still cause a lot of confusion for many people. In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we discuss essential concepts & vocab about color management pipelines to prepare you to dive deeper into these concepts. Specific topics discussed include:- Why understanding color management so im

The Offset Podcast EP018: Battling Burnout

Sep 15 2024 54 mins  
In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we discuss those horrible feelings of being way overworked and becoming burned out. The truth is - video and film postproduction can take a toll on your physical & mental health and leave you feeling unmotivated, tired, and even potentially thinking about quitting the industry. Postproduction (like lots of other industries) can be hard

The Offset Podcast EP017: Tips For New Colorists

Sep 01 2024 50 mins  
We get asked for advice by new colorists and those looking to do more color (editors,DPs, etc) all the time.It’s easy to get into the technical weeds very quickly. In our opinion, a super technical deep dive into modern coloring is not the place to start - it can be overwhelming and turn off a lot of people who are looking for a creative outlet. So instead of debating the merits

The Offset Podcast EP016: The Race To The Bottom

Aug 15 2024 39 mins  
If you're like most people in postproduction (and many other industries), you've probably felt at one point or another that budgets are getting smaller, clients are more demanding & expecting more for the same price, and it's often a battle to get the rates you deserve. The 'Race To The Bottom' is a real thing and in this episode, we'll explore ways to combat it including:- Def

The Offset Podcast EP015: A Discussion With Dolby's Nate McFarlin Pt. 2

Aug 01 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Nate McFarlin - Senior Content Engineer at Dolby. If you missed part 1 of this conversation, be sure to check out Episode 14 to learn more about Nate's background and how he arrived at Dolby. In Part 2 we cover a lot of ground with Nate including:- Professional & consumer display considerations for HDR & Dolby Vision- Clear

The Offset Podcast EP014: A Discussion With Dolby's Nate McFarlin Pt. 1

Jul 15 2024 49 mins  
We've been Dolby Vision evangelists -speaking, presenting, and developing training on it almost since the very start including a 10-part series for the Dolby Institute a few years ago. So every time an opportunity presents itself to chat with our friends at Dolby we jump at the chance. Recently we caught up with Nate McFarlin who is a Senior Content Engineer at Dolby for an engagin

The Offset Podcast EP013: Trade Shows

Jul 01 2024 34 mins  
Trade shows have always played a big role in the production and postproduction industries. Pre Internet, outside of going to visit a company or reseller directly, a trade show was the only way to get valuable information about products, workflows, and in general, where the industry was headed. In the 1980s through the early 2000s shows like the National Association Of Broadcasters

The Offset Podcast EP012: Color Grading Myth Busting

Jun 16 2024 38 mins  
In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we're diving into some common color grading myths that we've heard over the years. This is by no means a comprehensive collection of myths, but rather a few select ones that we hear often. We'll start by taking a look at the 'skin tone line' on a vectorscope and why its use is not as cut and dry as you think it might be. We'll then jump in