Get ready to be inspired by the incredible career of rockstar colorist Mark Todd Osborne. With nearly eighteen years of experience, including seven as a freelance artist, Osborne has worked with some of the biggest names in the business. He got his start at Company 3, where he learned from the legendary Stefan Sonnenfeld, and has since gone on to grade commercials for brands like Audi, BMW, Nikon, and Target, as well as feature films like Capote, Need for Speed, and It Follows.
But what sets Osborne apart from the rest? For starters, he’s worked on five different color systems, including Pablo, Lustre, and Nucoda, and has recently circled back to DaVinci Resolve for its high-end correction capabilities. And let’s not forget his incredible eye for color, which Sonnenfeld himself recognized early on.
In a recent interview, Osborne shared some insights into his career, including what it was like to work alongside Sonnenfeld, his thoughts on the future of the industry, and his advice for young colorists just starting out. He also discussed his favorite features of DaVinci Resolve 12.5, including the new Temperature and Tint sliders and expanded noise reduction tools.
So if you’re looking to break into the big leagues of color grading, start here with Mark Todd Osborne. And be sure to check out his recent work, including his feature color reel, for some serious inspiration.
