Company 3

In alignment with Canada’s “Latin American Heritage Month” in October and the U.S. “National Hispanic Heritage Month,” observed from September 15th to October 15th, our company cultural calendar also centers Latin and Hispanic Heritage this time of year. This month and beyond, we celebrate this diverse group of communities, recognizing their lasting influence on innovation and creativity in our industry. (Country list derived from https://lnkd.in/eMxUyMcz).

Today our Vancouver studio is closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This annual observance raises awareness of the violence Indigenous communities faced through the residential school system in Canada, and its relationship to the persistence of present-day inequities.

Directed by Ellen Kuras, shot by Pawel Edelman, and featuring color grade led by Company 3 Senior Colorist Jean-Clément Soret, Lee tells the story of Lee Miller, an American photographer played by Kate Winslet, who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. To mark the films release, Jean-Clément spoke with Televisual about his time on the project and process to grading the film. He recalls, “Ellen and Pawel were a joy to work with, and I see Lee as one of the best experiences of my career. I shared the project with Yoomin Lee, another trusted Senior Colorist who regularly collaborates with me. I can’t thank her enough for ensuring it was finished to the highest standard possible.” For a deeper dive into the creative decisions and technical details behind Lee, read the full article on Televisual here: https://lnkd.in/enx2T_mH

Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent: A Recap of Our Summer Internship Program   This summer, we welcomed talented interns representing various disciplines, including sound, color, finishing, and VFX. Their enthusiasm and dedication were inspiring, and we were impressed by their ability to adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment of postproduction.   Our interns were exposed to hands-on industry experience and participated in a comprehensive curriculum that broadens their understanding of industry standards and equips them with essential workplace skills.   Find out more about our summer internship program here: https://lnkd.in/ebENwZjt

Company 3 is committed to promoting cinematic excellence and supporting emerging talent. We are excited to share that we collaborated on nine films at the 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), which runs from September 26 to October 6.   Discover more about our contributions to this year's festival: https://lnkd.in/dgSMYJAb

Christian Cooke, our Senior Re-Recording Mixer, had the incredible opportunity to work on 'Megalopolis,' directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola. From experimenting with groundbreaking soundscapes to pushing the boundaries of surround sound, this was a career-defining experience for Christian.   🎧 Curious how it all came together? Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/dGvVeDPa

'Megalopolis' 🌆   In a decaying metropolis called New Rome, idealist architect Cesar Catilina is granted a license by the federal government to demolish and rebuild the city as a sustainable utopia using Megalon–– a material that gives him the power to control space and time. Written, directed, and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, with sound by Re-Recording Mixers Christian T. Cooke and Brad Zoern, experience the epic film #Megalopolis in theaters and Imax everywhere on September 27.     Re-Recording Mixers | Christian T. Cooke, Brad Zoern Sound Producer | Sarah Riley Sound Supervisor | Nelson Ferreira  Sound Designer | Nathan Robitaille Dailies | Marc Lulkin Director | Francis Ford Coppola  DP | Mihai Malaimare jr.  Editors | Cam McLauchlin, Glen Scantlebury  Production Design | Bradley Rubin, Beth Mickle

Experience the visual mastery behind "Usher: Rendezvous In Paris." 🎬 Senior Colorist Bryan Smaller's expertise brings the concert film to life, blending Paris and Las Vegas performances seamlessly through brilliant color work. Discover how Bryan's creative techniques amplified Usher's stage presence in this stunning feature.   Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eFMNiruw

'Transformers One' 🤖   The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, with 3D color by Joel McWilliams, changed Cybertron's fate forever. Joel recalls, "The coloring process for Transformers One had many unique but fun challenges that came with it! My task was to handle color for the movie's 3D version, which looked amazing and masterfully dimensionalized by SDFX Studios. This was my first time working on a film that started our stereo pass in Dolby 3D before moving down to darker luminance level versions, allowing us to see everything in the clearest possible detail right from the get-go and making the whole process much smoother." #TransformersOne is now playing in theaters, check it out in Dolby 3D!   3D Color | Joel McWilliams Supervising Color | Mitch Paulson Finishing Editor | Jennifer Raymond Color Producer | Vanessa Galvez-Morez Trailers | Jim Eberle, Michael Bryant Immersive 3D VFX | SDFX Studios Stereographer | Jeremy Carroll Director | Josh Cooley Editor | Lynn Hobson Production Design | Jason William Scheier

Company 3 Vancouver Colorist Aurora Shannon, known for her impressive work on the popular TV series 'Sweet Magnolias' and 'Under the Bridge,' recently spoke with Mixing Light about her career journey. In this detailed discussion, they unpack her professional accomplishments, creative process, and approach to tackling long-form color grading. Aurora has an inspiring commitment to mentorship and shares her insights on carving a successful career in the industry for all aspiring colorists.   Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e-zxmX3i