Developing a Career in Color Grading with Colorist Aurora Shannon

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Aurora Shannon, colorist at Company 3 Vancouver, is known for her impressive work on popular shows, including Sweet Magnolia and Under the Bridge. Aurora’s career journey spans several continents and includes incredible career opportunities with:

- Rob Pizzey
- Stephen Nakamura
- Stefan Sonnenfeld
- Mitch Paulson
- Adam Glassman
- Greg Fisher
- Paul Ennsby

As a result, the wealth of color grading knowledge she has to share is considerable!

In this detailed discussion, we unpacked her professional accomplishments, creative process, the technical aspects of color grading, and her approach to tackling long-form color grading.

Alongside her professional achievements, Aurora has an inspiring commitment to mentorship roles and giving back to the community. Her insights on carving a successful career in the industry offer valuable lessons for all aspiring colorists.
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• (00:00) - - Introduction
• (01:43) - - The look for the shows Sweet Magnolias & Under the Bridge
• (04:14) - - Film is a format, not a color palette
• (06:29) - - Using a thick or thin LUT
• (07:22) - - Do you tend to work underneath or over the LUT?
• (08:59) - - Why you should talk to the DP before doing the grade
• (11:44) - - Using the CDL's
• (14:47) - - Mentoring Program
• (18:10) - - Who cares about your reel, what's in your CV?
• (22:09) - - What is a useful reel?
• (24:54) - - The two pathways
• (29:16) - - At the start of Aurora's career
• (37:12) - - After company 3
• (39:23) - - How gender plays a role
• (41:30) - - Project levels vs Job titles
• (43:29) - - A bigger fish in a smaller pond
• (47:05) - - Back at Company 3
• (49:55) - - What is the look of 'Hollywood film'?
• (52:53) - - Working on different kinds of projects
• (54:18) - - Working the node tree
• (59:07) - - Refining your methodology
• (01:02:54) - - Working remotely
• (01:05:04) - - Separate divisions have become one
• (01:08:57) - - Working on Crazy 8s
• (01:14:58) - - Working with RED Camera media
• (01:21:39) - - What is in the pipeline?