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Color & Coffee

Color & Coffee is a film post production podcast focusing on the craft of color grading hosted by colorist and finishing artist Jason Bowdach, CSH. Jason chats with a variety of post-production professionals for intimate discussions on their craft, their passions, and of course, their favorite beverage of choice.

tv & film film interviews

All Episodes

46:06

Color, Craft & Calm: Why Great Colorists Are Part...

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2025/12/05

Join us for a conversation with Luke Cahill, a Los Angeles-based colorist whose credits include Icarus, With Love, Meghan, Tangerine, American Murder: The Laci Peterson Story, and the newly released Left-Handed Girl — now streaming on Netflix and selected as Taiwan’s official submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Luke shares how he discovered color grading and the moment the craft truly made sense for him. We talk through his early career, finding confidence in...

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Jason's Favorite Black Friday Deals for Colorists and...

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2025/11/19

We’re trying something new this week — a solo episode! Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m diving into my favorite Black Friday deals for 2025 and sharing the tools, plug-ins, hardware, and subscriptions I think every colorist and post-production artist should know about. From reference-grade monitors and color-science training to noise reduction, scopes, motion graphics, and workflow tools, this episode breaks down 11 deals worth grabbing before they expire. If you’re looking to upgrade you...

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59:16

Film in a Box: The Filmbox Journey with Video...

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2025/11/05

We’re back for Season 3! Kicking things off with Greg Cotten and Andrew Finch, the creative duo behind Video Village and tools like Filmbox, Lattice, Screen, and Scatter. From their Chapman University days to building groundbreaking color and post tools, Greg and Andrew share how curiosity and innovation shaped their journey from DPs to software developers. We explore the evolution of Filmbox, from a Hackintosh prototype to a fully featured film-emulation plug-in capturing the unique look, gr...

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42:59

From Burritos to Hollywood Blockbusters: A Chat with...

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2025/02/06

Join us on an engaging journey into the colorful world of filmmaking with John Daro, the lead DI colorist at Warner Post Production Creative Services. John shares his fascinating insights into the art of color grading, drawing parallels between the meticulous craft of filmmaking and the simple pleasure of brewing coffee and tea. Together, we unravel the unconventional path of an editor whose passion was sparked by early tech experiences and unique ventures like selling breakfast burrit...

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41:50

Exploring Color Science and Creative Collaboration...

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2025/01/22

In our first episode of the new year, I sit down with Matt Tomlinson, Head of Color Science at Harbor Picture Company, for one of the most engaging discussions I’ve had in quite some time.In this episode, Matt shares fascinating insights from his work developing image color pipelines for films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Irishman. We delve into what it means to be a color (or image) scientist and explore how they empower colorists with adaptable tools, enabling real-time fee...

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52:51

Evolution of a Colorist: From Dailies to Bond and Beyond

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2024/12/18

Programming Note: Color & Coffee is taking a break for the holidays. We’ll return in late-January 2025 with new episodes and return to our regular release schedule. A very sincere thanks to all our listeners for an amazing 2024 and for helping us spread the word about the show! -------------------------------------------In the final episode of 2024, we sit down with Matt Wallach, Senior Colorist at Company3, to dive into his remarkable career and groundbreaking work on films like No Time ...

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32:56

From Training to AI Upscaling: A Cup with Colorist &...

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2024/12/04

In this episode, I sit down with Daria Fissoun—Colorist, Compositor, and Certified Blackmagic Trainer. We dive into her captivating journey from creating video tutorials on YouTube to collaborating with Blackmagic Design on the official DaVinci Resolve manual.We cover a range of fascinating topics, including:•The evolution of her YouTube channel.•The challenge of “scope creep” and how it manifests in creative projects.•Her experience using AI upscaling on an SD restoration project and navigat...

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43:21

Demystifying the Secrets of Film Emulation with Nico...

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2024/11/13

In this episode, I sit down with Nico Fink, colorist and founder of DeMystify Color and Unwind Film Lab. With a Club Mate in hand, Nico shares how an internship at Red Bull Media House ignited his fascination with color, eventually leading to the creation of his own training platform and film lab.We nerd out about the nuances of film emulation and the challenges faced during its evolution. From the early days of DaVinci Resolve to the influence of industry stalwarts like Steve Yedlin, Nico sh...

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47:16

Black Coffee, Bright Pixels, and Broken OLEDs: A Cup...

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2024/10/30

In our second episode of the season, I sit down for a fascinating chat with fellow podcast host and lead colorist of DC Color, Joey D’Anna.Our conversation begins with Joey’s strong opinions on coffee preparation, followed by a quick overview of his journey to becoming a colorist. We then dive into the power of HDR and how new display technology can completely changed the creative approach to grading - or not. Finally, we delve into the tech behind WOLED panels, used in the popular LG C ...

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43:59

Navigating the Craft of the Finishing Artist with...

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2024/10/17

In our first episode of season 2, I sit down with the talented colorist and finishing artist, Tashi Trieu.Our conversation explores Tashi’s career, from his early interest in visual effects to his collaborative work on award-winning, VFX-heavy projects like Avatar and its sequel. We share stories about the early challenges of managing creative expectations, emphasizing the importance of communication and the iterative nature of the creative process, where changes aren’t personal but part of t...

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41:24

Navigating the World of Documentary Color Grading...

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2023/10/21

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35:06

Color, Collaboration, and Creativity: A Cup with...

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2023/10/06

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53:25

Color, Coffee, and Client Satisfaction: The...

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2023/09/23

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37:24

The Journey to Starting a Boutique Color Facility...

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2023/09/09

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61:57

Color Grading in the Age of AI: A Conversation with...

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2023/08/27

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38:10

From London to Australia: A Casual Chat with Warren...

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2023/08/12

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29:19

Color, Code, and DCTLs: Chatting with Color Scientist...

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2023/07/22

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53:34

Pushing the Grade: A Candid Conversation with...

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2023/07/07

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44:20

Balancing Color, Entrepreneurship, and Life with...

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2023/06/24

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25:58

Diving Deep: Underwater Color Grading and Social...

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2023/06/09

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