My profession as a colorist requires at least two monitors: 1. A calibrated reference monitor for viewing images with colour accuracy, and 2. A GUI monitor where I navigate the computer interface. At the intersection of these two types of monitors is the newly released Apple Studio Display XDR. On […]
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Motion Design for MSG Logo
Presenting the motion design for my logo, which was living in my head for the past two years until recently, when I decided to complete it as the opening intro for my upcoming video content. I animated two tools of my trade that adjust colour and contrast: a colour wheel […]
Read MoreFraming Memories: How a Giant “Renoir” Poster Found Its Place on My Wall
Since setting up my grading suite, I’ve wanted to fill the empty wall behind the client couch with posters from my past projects. So when Renoir director Chie Hayakawa and director of photography Hideho Urata gifted me this giant French version of the film’s poster, it felt like a fitting […]
Read MoreGlamour after the Grade: My 11 Days in Cannes
The opportunity to be part of an Official Selection film In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival doesn’t come around often. So when Renoir – a Japanese feature film I had the privilege of colour grading – was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or, I jumped at the chance […]
Read MoreJoining the Colorist Society: A Milestone in My Grading Journey
I’m excited and honoured to share that I’ve officially joined the Colorist Society – “the first professional society devoted exclusively to furthering and honoring the professional achievements of the colorist community.” It was just a year or two after I took my first DaVinci Resolve classes that the Colorist Society […]
Read MoreA Tour of My Professional Home Colour Grading Studio
Welcome to my home colour grading studio! I’m based in Singapore, and this room is part of the flat that I live in. The first thing I needed to do in order to convert this room into a professional grading suite was to paint it to a neutral colour. Designing […]
Read MoreMSG grading suite is ready!
I’m excited to announce that the MSG home theatre grading suite is completed and ready to welcome you! You might be wondering why the walls and decor are so…grey? And the backlighting behind the TV so…neutral white?* The room has been designed to eliminate distractions, allowing you to focus solely […]
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