Question about hiring a colorist.

[harmonica44]

I posted an add on kijiji a few months ago for one, but no one responded. I said it was for a no budget project, and there will be no financial compensation. And that it was more for building a team and helping each other out with our craft, but not one responded Do you think I should repost the add, and dip into my savings, or are people gladly willing to do it for no money?

 

[ngoforth]

Coloring a full-length feature will take weeks of full-time work. Can you afford to work for free for three or four weeks? If you're willing to take more time, and take chances, you may be able to find a film school student who'll do it for pizza on weekends over a few months.

 

[harmonica44]

Oh this is only for a 16 minutes short actually.

 

[jax_rox]

I disagree that it takes weeks, unless you're an average cinematographer who has left the entire look of the film to the grade.

It can take a while though, and you'll find anyone who's worth their money in colour grading is worth paying to get the image you want.

 

[ngoforth]

Sixteen minutes? Then yes, you might find someone willing to take that on for a week or so. Is there a film community where you live? Not just filmmakers but film technicians? There may be someone, such as myself, interested in grading a project for the experience and for their reel. This would not be a pro colorist (unless your film is something astonishing), but someone with a bit of background and learning post or grading.

 

[Jsthompson79]

I am a film student I'd be willing to work within your budget to help you out. Drop me a message.