Color grading a big motion picture is a complicated affair.
Today, we take a look at an interview between Filmmakers Academy and colorist David Cole on his workflow for Dune to see what filmmakers can learn from his process.
Dune, Denis Villeneuve’s space epic, is a story told on a grand scale that hops between not only different planets but distinct alien cultures. A big part of this production was handled by Cole, who oversaw the project as the supervising and lead digital colorist.
With a runtime of two hours and 35 minutes, Cole and his team had a massive amount of work.
During an interview with Filmmakers Academy, Cole broke down his process during several key moments in the film, including making custom LUTs and overseeing multiple exhibition formats.
But what can indie filmmakers, and filmmakers on a budget, learn from Cole’s workflow? How can they implement these concepts into their projects? Let’s venture into the world of spice.
Author: Yaroslav Altunin
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
