Company 3 has announced the return of Shane Harris, who joins the company as a senior colourist at its Los Angeles studio. Harris originally spent 18 years with the business before pursuing other creative opportunities. After a successful seven-plus years away, he has rejoined Company 3‘s award-winning team, bringing his “formidable expertise” back to the … Read more
Post-production teams are shaping 2025’s biggest films and TV series, delivering expert colour grading, VFX and finishing touches to create stunning, immersive visuals for global audiences. Company 3 had a strong start to 2025, with high-profile projects recently posting at an assortment of the company’s studios in the US, Canada and the UK. Work has … Read more
Company 3 London, a leading provider of post-production services, has announced the expansion of its sound department with the addition of a state-of-the-art ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) suite. This enhancement further strengthens Company 3 London’s comprehensive sound post-production capabilities, providing clients with a seamless and efficient workflow. Building upon its established reputation for delivering exceptional … Read more
The colour of magic Academy Award-winning visual effects studio Framestore reunited with StudioCanal and producers Rosie Alison and Rob Silva on Paddington’s next big adventure. Paddington in Peru, directed by Dougal Wilson, is a family-friendly feature that sees Paddington and the Brown family journey to Peru, to visit Aunt Lucy in the Home for Retired … Read more
In the words of Oscar-winning cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema (Oppenheimer): “To all aspiring filmmakers out there, I would like to say please try shooting with that incredible, new, hip thing called “celluloid”. It’s much easier than you think. And it makes things look so much better.” From Hollywood to indies, music videos to commercials, celluloid … Read more
Forgiveness, a powerful new film directed by Felix Julian Koch at Abelone Films, is set to explore the emotional journey of a South African man grappling with a violent past. Shot by cinematographer Rory O’Grady and colour graded by Company 3 Colourist Dominic Phipps, the film delves into themes of disconnection in modern society … Read more
Company 3, a global business specialising in award-winning postproduction, announce that senior colourist Matt Osborne has transitioned from the Los Angeles studio to become a part of their New York roster. Osborne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the East Coast team, boasting an impressive portfolio spanning commercials, music videos, and feature films. … Read more
Explore the latest post-production and grading projects across the industry. The Italian job At Camerimage – that melting pot of the global cinematography community – British Cinematographer caught up with senior colourist Marco Valerio Caminiti of Frame by Frame to hear about the Italian post house’s latest project: The Serial Killer’s Wife (pictured above). The … Read more
STORYTELLING THROUGH COLOUR Selected filmography: Die Another Day (2002) S.W.A.T. (2003) Ray (2004) Blade: Trinity (2004) The Ring Two (2005) All the King’s Men (2006) Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Street Kings (2008) Changeling (2008) Hancock (2008) Meet Dave (2008) Gran Torino (2008) Invictus (2009) The Hangover Part II (2011) J. Edgar (2011) The Dictator (2012) Ted (2012)The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)Veronica Mars (2014)Gods of Egypt (2016) Roots … Read more
Dailies colourists may not receive the same kind of recognition within the industry that high-end finishing colourists do, but they nonetheless serve a key role in the workflow of feature film and TV work. They, after all, take the cinematographer’s imagery and deliver it in the form that the director, editor, and everyone else involved … Read more
QUIETLY CONFIDENT It’s goodbye to South Los Angeles as Insecure ends after five seasons of awkward-girl antics, but the show leaves behind an indelible cultural legacy. Cinematographer Ava Berkofsky ASC reflects on the evolution of its distinctive visual language. When the winners of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards are revealed in September, Ava Berkofsky ASC … Read more
Company 3 has announced that award-winning colourist, Matthieu Toullet, has joined their London studio and global roster. Matthieu’s career spans over 15 years. Having found his passion for colour at Digital District in Paris, he moved to London and honed his craft at MPC. He will now be based out of Company 3 and sister … Read more
Company 3 has announced that acclaimed colourist, Yoomin Lee, has joined their roster after working freelance with some of the UK’s most successful Directors and DPs. With over 15 years of experience, Yoomin was named one of Televisual’s Top 10 Colourists 2021 and has brought her artistic eye and technical expertise to many major national … Read more
Company 3 has announced that Framestore colourists Steffan Perry, Simon Bourne, Beau Leon, Clark Griffiths and Dominic Phipps will be joining the Company 3 roster as a major development in the partnership between Framestore and Company 3. London-based senior producer Chris Anthony, who has been an integral member of Framestore’s Colour department for over 14 … Read more
Before Star Wars, Star Trek, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, the ‘Foundation’ series of novels by Isaac Asimov inspired a generation of science fiction lovers and helped usher in the modern science fiction genre. The books, with their expansive stories filled with wildly imaginative ideas and tremendously compelling characters had never been brought to the screen until now. … Read more
Company 3 (CO3) have announced the hire of world-renowned colourist Jean-Clément Soret. Formerly MPC’s global creative director of colour grading, he will be joining as senior colourist. Soret has brought his mastery of the medium to major features and commercial campaigns internationally throughout his career spanning 25+ years. His work has been recognized at a … Read more
13 new apprentices start training as post-production technical operators as part of a UK Screen Alliance apprentices programme made possible with the support of Amazon Prime Video UK. Over the next 12 months they will receive 9 weeks of off-the-job training at London South Bank University (LSBU), as well as on-the-job experience with post production … Read more
HPA has announced programme details for ALL IN, a free virtual event taking place May 24-27. Presented by HPA ALL, the foundational programme driving HPA-led actions focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the industry, ALL IN is a week-long virtual event to raise awareness and promote DEI efforts in the industry. ALL IN … Read more
The May 2021 issue of British Cinematographer is now here! You can find out more about just some of the incredible interviews and exclusive articles you can expect to find inside this not-to-be-missed edition now by reading on… POLLY MORGAN BSC ASC ON A QUIET PLACE PART II In our latest cover story special, we catch up with cinematographer Polly … Read more
After 20 years of post-production heritage at the prestigious Film House in Wardour Street, the team at Company 3 London have moved into their new home within Framestore’s headquarters on Chancery Lane. Their teams consisting of word class colourists, finishing editors and sound mixers and designers are excited to have made the move to the … Read more