Color that carries the story.
Creative direction that makes it inevitable.

I grade films, campaigns, and event screens—and lead the visual idea from moodboard to measurable result. Remote or in‑studio. ACES‑managed. Fast review. Denver‑based, available worldwide.

Book Color Start a Concept Sprint
Selected Work

Tight cuts. Clear outcomes.

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Campaign — Role: Colorist

30s + 15s, SDR/HDR. Problem → Concept → Execution → Result.

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Music Video — Role: Colorist

Shortform 4K; ACEScct → Rec.709. Outcome: press pickup.

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Event Screens — Role: Creative Direction

LED wall look system; live palette; playback QC.

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Fashion Film — Role: Colorist

Skin‑first grade; film‑leaning contrast; subtle halation.

Before / After

Proof in one swipe.

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Shot on FX6 · S‑Log3/S‑Gamut3.Cine · ACEScct → Rec.709 · Skin‑first grade, film‑leaning contrast.

Approach

Taste

The story decides the palette. Skin first; everything else follows.

Workflow

Scene‑referred color (ACES), calibrated environment, painless remote review.

Delivery

Buttoned‑up masters, platform‑correct encodes, and realistic timelines.

Services

What I actually sell.

Color Grading

Where: narrative, music video, fashion, brand campaigns, live screens, installations.

  • Look development, skin‑tone‑first grading, film emulation options
  • QC notes, HDR/SDR masters, platform‑correct encodes
  • Process: look call → test grade → review session → final pass → masters

Creative Direction (campaigns, events, installations)

  • Concept Sprint (5–10 days) — moodboards, look bible, references, tone of voice, sample frames
  • Campaign Direction — visual system, key visuals, treatment deck, production alignment
  • Event / Installation Direction — story for space, projection/LED strategy, content spec, light palette

Selective Add‑Ons (limited)

  • Look Dev & LUT Design — brand/look LUTs with usage notes
  • Finishing & Delivery — conform/online, captions, broadcast/web packages
  • Color Pipeline Consulting — DIT → ACES → monitoring; calibration guidance

Not taking general graphic design or day‑rate editing. Referrals available.

Rates & Booking

Transparent ranges. Fast fit.

Quick Grade

≤60s spot, 1 deliverable

from $800

Campaign Grade

Spots + cutdowns, cross‑platform

from $2,500

Narrative

Per finished minute (8–12 min/day)

$120–$180/min

Live/Event Look

Pre‑show look + playback checks

from $1,200/day

Variables: prep quality, VFX status, reshoots, HDR, rush, extra versions.

Get a ballpark in 2 minutes 15‑min fit call

Intake

50% to book dates. One revision round included. Rush +30%. Holds expire after 72h.

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About

Today I focus on color grading and creative direction.

My work leans cinematic but honest—skin first, highlight integrity, and palettes that carry the idea without screaming for attention. I run a calibrated, ACES‑managed pipeline with painless remote review and delivery that doesn’t break on upload.

Tools: DaVinci Resolve Studio, probe‑verified reference display; HDR/SDR capable.

Testimonials

“Fast, tasteful, and solved notes we’d chased for weeks.”

— Director

“Our campaign finally looked like the strategy deck promised.”

— Producer
Journal

Short posts on look breakdowns, ACES/HDR tips, event look studies.

Get in touch

Email: hello@masonweston.com · Denver → worldwide

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