Colourist

Double Negative is a full-service VFX facility capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D Department is constantly developing groundbreaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.


We have recently finished production on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Captain America: The First Avenger.

We are currently in production on John Carter Of Mars, The Dark Knight Rises, Total Recall and Snow White.

* Job Title: Colourist
* Department: 2D
* Location: London
* Closing Date: N/A
* Reports To: Head of 2D
* Direct Reports: VFX Supervisor / VFX Producer

Key Purpose of the Job

Having a keen eye for colour the Colourist will oversee all of our grading needs including; Technical line-up grades of all incoming shots.
Match grading to reference material – digital and film match clips.
Calibration of cinemas and screening rooms.
Advising on technical colour pipelines.

Needs To Do

* The Colourist will work closely with the VFX and Compositing Supervisors to produce grades to a high level of accuracy as the basis of our VFX work. We collaborate closely with editorial departments to deliver graded shots for either a DI or traditional photochem finish.

Needs To Know

* Well versed in colour science, especially device profiles and LUTs
* Intricies of traditional photochem film lab process
* Calibration systems for monitors and projectors

Needs To Be

* Strong eye for colour
* Obsessed with detail and accuracy
* Calm under pressure
* Well organised and able to work independently

Measures of Performance

* Quality and precision of grades
* On time delivery
* Understanding and improving the colour systems

If you are interested in this position please apply online at: www.dneg.com/jobs

We look forward to hearing from you!

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