I'm Dan, a Berlin-based

professional colorist

I offer reliable, timely and creative services intended to highlight your passion, effort and creativity.

My timeline

Over 13 years working in the film industry

2018 - Present

Freelance colorist and digital imaging supervisor

I work in close contact with directors and producers to shape and give meaning to documentaries, fiction films, and commercials.

2018

Finishing Editor

ITV Studios

As part of the finishing team, I color graded the TV show Love Island which was broadcasted on RTL II. With a final duration which ranged between 40 and 60 minutes the program was edited and finalized, on location in Mallorca, in just 24 hours

2017 - 2018

Digital Intermediate Supervisor

The Post Republic GmbH

I worked on feature films and series performing different tasks depending on the needs of each project: conforming and online editing, dailies grading and transcoding, quality check, color pipeline supervision, DCP mastering and LTO backup.

2016 - 2017

VFX Editor

Automatik VFX GmbH

As a visual effect editor I worked as the nexus between the film editor, the visual effects artists and the grading artists. I was involved in the post production process form the moment we received the raw footage until the delivery.

2016

Post-production coordinator

Aparato

I coordinated a team of compositing, 3D, and matte painting artists in order to complete the VFX for the film "Don't breathe" (2016) directed by Fede Álvarez.

2012 - 2016

Digital image technician

Freelance

I worked on-set alongside DOPs to define the look of commercial films generating LUTs for the post-production color pipeline. Cameras that I worked with: Arri Alexa and Amira, Red, Sony Cine Alta, and Phantom Flex among others. Quality check, backup, and dailies transcoding are some of the tasks that I performed.

2012-2016

Video editor and digital colorist

Freelance

Stand out brands: Mustang, Renault, DirecTV, Nestle, Coca Cola, and OPPO.
Selected filmography: “The Plague” (2016), “Satisfy” (2015), “Detrás del mito” (2014), “A 60km/h” (2014) and “Twelve steps” (2012).

2010 - 2012

Video editor

Aparato

The daily editing suite tasks included: editing spots, coordinating and assisting in presentations with agencies and clients, VFX editing, transcoding, mastering, backup and basic to intermediate compositing jobs.

Brands I worked for & festival showcases

Frequently asked questions

What kind of projects do you work on more often?

My focus is on documentary films, feature films and advertising.

What is the typical process you follow?

I believe that flexibility and adaptability are crucial in achieving exceptional results. While each project may have unique requirements, the following steps should be taken: understanding your vision, setting clear goals, creating a schedule, gathering all necessary assets and preparing the project, grading, incorporating feedback and making revisions, and delivering the final product.

What software do you use?

The main tools that I use are DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, The Foundry Hiero, Silverstack Lab, and Shotgun.

Where are you located?

I’m located in Berlin-Germany and I’m available to work worldwide, remotely or on-site.

How do you ensure constant, clear, and effective communication with clients?

I strongly believe that for a project to move forward at a good pace, communication needs to be fluid and fast. That's why I ensure a maximum of 24-hour response time to emails. For feedback, I use Frame.io, and for scheduling and meetings, I prefer Microsoft Teams.

What is your typical availability?

This also depends on your specific needs. Once an agreement is reached I can potentially focus at 100% on your project.

What are your commercial agreements?

I work with two types of commercial agreements.

Per project: I offer different packages depending on the type and needs of the project.
Flexible retainer: billed by the exact amount of hours needed to finish the project.

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