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 (In Depth)
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 (In-Depth)
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 (In-Depth)
Welcome back to Color Culture, I am Salik Waquas, a film colorist who loves what he does. In this article I will teach you how to add gain in Baselight. Adding grain is a crucial step in film post-production to… Read More »Adding Grain In Baselight (Easiest Guide)
My name is Salik Waquas, and I’m a professional filmmaker and colorist. I run a post-production color grading suite Color Culture, and visual storytelling has always been at the core of my creative pursuits. As someone who has spent countless… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Children Of Men (In-Depth)
My name is Salik Waquas, and I am a professional film colorist and the owner of a post-production color grading suite. I have always been captivated by the power of visual storytelling. The way a film looks can speak volumes… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of In The Mood For Love (In-Depth)