Colourist
Colourists grade footage to create a consistent look and mood, and are usually the last creative hands on a film.
What the work involves
- Matching shots and correcting exposure
- Creating looks with directors and DOPs
- Delivering masters for broadcast and online
Where people work
- Post-production houses
- Production companies
Working independently. Increasingly remote and freelance.
How the career progresses
Assistant colourist
Conform and prep.
Colourist
Grades commercials and content.
Senior colourist
Features and premium work.
The PGA route in
Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.