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Colorist meetup podcast:
Arri Log c4 & aces 2.0
creating greater image control for cinematographers
"In this episode of Colorist Meetup, Dado Valentic interviews Berlin-based colorist and artist Claudia Maneka Maharaj about her journey through color grading, fine art, and visual experimentation. Claudia shares insights from her master’s thesis exploring ARRI LogC4 and ACES 2.0, offering a deep dive into contemporary aesthetics, HDR color science, and perceptual tone curve design. Through her innovative approach, she demonstrates how independent colorists can craft filmic looks with precision and artistic flair, bridging the gap between technical mastery and creative expression."
Blackmagic Design press release
A cross-cultural journey through color and sound
My work at Signals with my colleague, sound designer and composer Lukas Panayi, was the subject of an in-depth case study examining the synergy between color and sound in the Nigerian Cut of the international feature film Adam Bol.
Read the full case study (written in German) or the abbreviated English press release on the Blackmagic Design website below.
ANALOG FILM, COLOR SCIENCE ADVANCES & NEW AESTHETICS
Custom signal transforms & digital print stocks for negative film
My research into digital camera advancements and color science has significantly influenced my workflow with analog film, bringing a fresh perspective to this traditional medium. By utilizing advanced color science techniques, a more nuanced color fidelity inherent in negative film can be revealed, enhancing its reproduction and tonal depth...
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