The Journey to Starting a Boutique Color Facility with Rob Bessette
On the ninth episode of Color & Coffee, we chat with Rob Bessette, Senior Colorist from Color Refinery. He shares his humble beginnings in post-production, his foray into color grading, and how dabbling with dailies color changed the way he looked at the craft. Next, Rob shares with us what led him to leave his comfortable position as a staff colorist to start his own facility, Color Refinery, along with some of the challenges he encountered along the way. Grab you favorite cup of joe (or tea) and get ready for an fascinating episode of color discussion!
Links:
Color Refinery
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Guest Links:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/robsbessette/
Color Refinery IG - https://www.instagram.com/color_refinery/
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Rob Bessette
Rob Bessette is the owner/senior colorist at Color Refinery, a high end post production facility focusing on color grading. With nearly 20 years of experience, Rob has pretty much seen it all, ranging from regional commercials to Oscar winning features. He prides himself on his creative aesthetic and attention to detail while working alongside some of the best cinematographers and directors in the business.
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