As a filmmaker and colorist running my own post-production color grading suite, I have always been fascinated by the intricate dance between visuals and storytelling. The way light, shadow, and color interplay to evoke emotion is a craft that continually… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Stop Making Sense (In Depth)
Hi, welcome back to Color Culture! I’m Salik Waquas, a full-time colorist with over a decade of hands-on experience in filmmaking and color grading. Today, I’m excited to talk about something that has piqued my interest for a long time:… Read More »Color Shift Tetra DCTL Davinci Resolve
Hi, welcome back to Color Culture! I’m Salik Waquas, a full-time colorist with over a decade of experience in filmmaking. I firmly believe that films deserve a certain visual depth—an intangible quality that gives each frame its own emotional weight.… Read More »Split Toning DCTL Davinci Resolve
In this article, I’m going to walk you through four methods to color grade S-Log3 footage inside DaVinci Resolve. Don’t worry—no overcomplicated jargon, and no “mystical secret sauce” only experts know. By the end of this read, you’ll know exactly… Read More »Color Grade S-Log3 In Davinci Resolve (Step By Step Guide)
Hi there, I’m Salik Waquas, and as a professional colorist who spends way too many hours inside DaVinci Resolve, I’m always searching for clever ways to squeeze the absolute best quality out of old or lower-resolution footage. One such “secret… Read More »Upscale Video Using Super Scale In Davinci Resolve
Frank Capra’s 1946 masterpiece, It’s a Wonderful Life has cinematography that doesn’t just complement the narrative; it elevates it, making it an enduring piece of cinematic art. About the Cinematographers The brilliance of It’s a Wonderful Life owes much to… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of It’s a Wonderful Life (In Depth)
Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (1960) is a film that exemplifies this synergy. Not only does it offer a compelling narrative, but it also presents a visual feast that has influenced countless filmmakers and cinematographers. In this article, I want… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of La Dolce Vita (In Depth)