Digital Orchard announce new colourist Luis Reggiardo

Film and digital services company Digital Orchard announce Luis Reggiardo will be joining their picture-post team as a colourist.

Luis has been part of the Digital Orchard team working as a DIT and on-set colourist for feature films and HETV for several years; he will now be making the move across to full-time colourist based at the company’s unique post-production facility. 

With a degree in Cinematography from the Argentine National Film School, Luis began his career in film as a video operator and high speed operator. He later trained as a DIT in the U.S. He has spent the last decade as a DIT and on-set colourist working on more than 140 commercials, features and TV series across a number of countries. 

Over the past year Luis has been transitioning from his on-set role to that of a colourist. Having facilitated cinematographers in achieving their creative vision whilst grading on-set for many years, becoming a full-time colourist was the next natural step for Luis.  

Based in Chalfont St Giles, a stone’s throw from Leavesden and Pinewood studios, Digital Orchard offers the industry an efficient end-to-end workflow and colour-management solutions for digital and film productions. With a team of over 50 technicians, operators and film specialists, the company actively guides and facilitates technical talent in reaching their potential.  

Supporting Luis in his move from on-set to grading, Callum Just, company director of Digital Orchard said: “It has been a pleasure following Luis’ journey over the last few years. He has a great artistic eye and exceptional technical abilities, paired with an incredible work ethic and down to earth attitude. He has gained appreciation and recognition across the industry and we are delighted to be able to support his progression within our company; we are excited to see him flourish as a colourist.”

Recent dailies colourist projects include DC’s Pennyworth season 2 and future Apple TV+ series Wool with DP Mark Patten BSC, and upcoming Amazon production The Peripheral with DPs Stuart Howell and Roberto Schaefer ASC, AIC.  

“Luis is a consummate professional. I have had the pleasure to work alongside Luis for over seven years, his eye for colour, tone and overall aesthetic is second to none. His input into creating depth in the image is invaluable across all genres from Morgan to the twist of 60’s London in DC’s Pennyworth. His dedication to the inception of any project through to final colour makes Luis a unique talent.” Said Mark Patten BSC.

“Luis is one of the best colourists I’ve worked with. Passionate, creative with a love and care for film making and cinematography that really comes out in his work.” Said cinematographer Si Bell.

Through his time on-set he has honed valuable skills that he applies in all his work, from keeping calibrated visual references to running a consistent live grade service. His extensive experience working on a variety of production types and scales has given him a unique perspective on how to deal with different lenses, filters and lighting setups; and in-depth knowledge of workflows, technologies and creative tools.  

Digital Orchard will be behind Luis every step of the way, facilitating close collaboration with production and supporting all parties throughout, allowing Luis and the cinematographer to focus on their work, with Luis delivering his boundless creativity and skill from the initial visual look design right through to the final grade.