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Christian Dietrich

Summary

Adept in DaVinci Resolve and known for exceptional collaboration skills, ensuring color accuracy and enhancing storytelling in commercials and films. My expertise in color grading and management, combined with a proven track record in meeting tight deadlines, has consistently delivered high-quality post-production outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Color Assist, Short Form

Company 3
09.2021 - Current
  • Quality checked all rendered material to ensure color graded material is delivered correctly to clients and agencies
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of color specifications into production processes
  • Setup color grading suites before client sessions, including monitor calibrations and color panel settings
  • Conformed camera footage in DaVinci Resolve provided by clients using EDLs and XMLs
  • Color traced project updates to appropriate versions
  • Addressed color notes from clients and colorists
  • Communicated with producers about prep issues and how to address them

Color Assistant, Special Projects

Company 3
03.2022 - Current
  • Implemented established color workflow between production, editorial, color, visual effects, and finishing on black-level secure projects
  • Created roundtrip workflows for a variety of camera's and tools to ensure color is delivered accurately to air
  • Collaborate with colorists and clients to create HDR and Dolby VIsion workflows for desired projects.
  • Effectively communicate with producers, clients, and various vendors to ensure materials are delivered at proper specifications for color grading
  • Train new team members on project specific workflows and artist preferences

Colorist

Freelance
09.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced visual storytelling by skillfully adjusting color grades, contrast, and saturation for various projects
  • Elevated visual appeal of commercials, films, and music videos through meticulous attention to detail in color grading
  • Import, organize, and assemble footage for projects including feature and short films, music videos, and commercials
  • Deliver final product to clients in specified file formats
  • Established rapport and positive client relationships to maintain and expand clientele via referrals and word-of-mouth
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work

Post-Production Intern

Burnish Creative
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provide technical support assistance to the Head of Technology involving exports, troubleshooting, ingesting media, data organization
  • Collaborate with other Burnish Creative staff to keep the workspace efficient, organized and welcoming for potential clients
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources

Education

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Media Production, Film

Ohio University, Scripps College of Communications
Athens, Ohio

Skills

  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Color matching expertise
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Color Correction Techniques
  • Digital Color Management
  • Post-production Workflow
  • Time Management
  • Color grading expertise
  • Deadline Oriented Approach
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Timeline

Color Assistant, Special Projects

Company 3
03.2022 - Current

Color Assist, Short Form

Company 3
09.2021 - Current

Colorist

Freelance
09.2019 - Current

Post-Production Intern

Burnish Creative
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Media Production, Film

Ohio University, Scripps College of Communications
Christian Dietrich