Hi, I’m Salik Waquas, a professional colorist, and I run a post-production color grading suite. Cinematography has always intrigued me, not only for its visual beauty but also for how it serves the narrative. In this article, I’ll share my… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Moonrise Kingdom & Stills
Hi, I’m Salik Waquas, a colorist and owner of a post-production color grading suite. Working with visual storytelling tools every day, I find myself continuously drawn to films that push the boundaries of cinematography. Apocalypse Now is one such film—a… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Apocalypse Now & Stills
My name is Salik Waquas, and I am a professional colorist. I run a post-production color grading suite ‘Color Culture’, where I immerse myself in films of all genres, continuously learning from cinematic masters. Analyzing films from a technical and… Read More »Birdman Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Hi, I’m Salik Waquas, a colorist and filmmaker with a deep passion for storytelling through visuals. Running my post-production color grading suite ‘Color Culture’, has given me the privilege to work closely with imagery, dissect how visuals impact emotion, and… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Chungking Express & Stills
Welcome back to Color Culture, I am Salik Waquas, a film colorist who loves what he does.Creating a dreamy, ethereal look using diffusion or mist effects is a popular technique in film grading. It adds a soft glow, diffuses highlights,… Read More »How to Add a Diffusion/Mist Effect in Baselight Using DFuse
I’m Salik Waquas, a colorist, filmmaker, and passionate student of cinema. Having worked in the color grading suite for many projects, I’ve come to appreciate the delicate interplay of light, camera movements, and composition that makes a film not just… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The 400 Blows
I’m Salik Waquas, a film colorist with a passion for dissecting cinematography and color grading to unravel what makes certain films visually extraordinary. I’ve worked on numerous post-production projects across different formats, and my fascination with the craft extends beyond… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The Wolf Of Wall Street & Stills