HDR & SDR Colorist

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorist role in our Film Department focuses on grading catalog feature films and episodic titles remastered from archival 35mm and 16mm elements. The ideal candidate combines artistic sensibility with a deep technical understanding of color science and modern HDR workflows.

You will work on SDR and HDR grading, maintain strict attention to color accuracy, and collaborate with clients and internal teams during live grading review sessions to ensure deliverables meet broadcast standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of long-form color correction experience (feature or episodic).
• Advanced proficiency in DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of color science, color-managed workflows, and 4K mastering.
• Hands-on experience with P3, HDR (PQ/HLG), and Dolby Vision workflows.
• Solid grasp of exposure, contrast ratios, color temperature, and other photometric principles.
• Familiarity with film-based workflows, print stock characteristics, and archival material handling (preferred).
• Working knowledge of file formats, codecs, color gamut, transfer functions, and broadcast/digital legal requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to detect and correct subtle image issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and talent communication skills during live grading review sessions.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Grade catalog feature films and episodic titles remastered from 35mm and 16mm film elements.
• Perform SDR and HDR grading of archival and catalog content sourced from log film scans.
• Ensure artistic integrity and technical precision across deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams during live grading review sessions.

Skills

Color correction

DaVinci Resolve

Color science

HDR workflows

Live grading

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Colorist to join our Film Department. This role focuses on grading catalog feature films and episodic titles remastered from 35mm and 16mm film elements.

The Colorist will be responsible for SDR and HDR grading of archival and catalog content sourced from log film scans. The ideal candidate combines strong creative instincts with a deep technical understanding of color science and modern HDR workflows, ensuring both artistic integrity and technical precision across deliverables.

HDR & SDR Colorist

Role Type: Freelance

Requirements

• 5 years of long-form color correction experience (feature or episodic)
• Advanced proficiency in DaVinci Resolve
• Strong understanding of color science, color-managed workflows, and 4K mastering
• Hands-on experience with P3, HDR (PQ/HLG), and Dolby Vision workflows
• Solid grasp of exposure, contrast ratios, color temperature, and other photometric principles
• Familiarity with film-based workflows, print stock characteristics, and archival material handling (preferred)
• Working knowledge of file formats, codecs, color gamut, transfer functions, and broadcast/digital legal requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to detect and correct subtle image issues
• Strong troubleshooting and talent communication skills during live grading review sessions
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and internal teams