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Color & CoffeeAuthor: Jason Bowdach
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. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Film Interviews, TV & Film, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Color, Craft & Calm: Why Great Colorists Are Part Therapist with Colorist Luke Cahill
Episode 3
Friday, 5 December, 2025
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 the suite, and how balancing technical skill with emotional awareness is core to the job. From grading Tangerine (shot entirely on an iPhone) to navigating high-pressure documentary schedules, Luke offers an honest look at the realities of finishing at a high level.A key theme of this episode is the human side of color. Luke discusses why colorists are often part technician, part therapist, how to build trust when clients arrive stressed or protective, and why simplicity, balance, and communication often matter more than deep node trees or plugins. We also explore look development, log workflows, and the importance of creating a safe, collaborative space where directors can actually see their film take shape.This episode is full of insight for colorists, cinematographers, editors, and filmmakers who want to understand the craft and psychology of finishing.Guest Links:IG - https://www.instagram.com/lightwavepost/Website - https://www.lightwavepost.com/IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1760738/Mentioned Work:Left-Handed Girl — Directed by Sean Baker, Streaming on NetflixIcarus — NetflixAmerican Murder: The Laci Peterson Story — NetflixWith Love, Meghan - NetflixTangerine — Directed by Sean BakerSend us a text Flanders Scientific Inc. (FSI)High-Quality Reference Displays for Editors, Colorists and DITSDeMystify ColorColor Training and Color Grading ToolsPixelToolsModern Color Grading Tools and Presets for DaVinci Resolve Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike the show? Leave a review!This episode is brought to you by FSI, DeMystify Color, and PixelToolsFollow Us on Social: Instagram @colorandcoffeepodcast YouTube @ColorandCoffee Produced by Bowdacious Media LLC
