The Offset Podcast EP045: Listener Submission -Technician vs Artist
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The Offset Podcast EP045: Listener Submission -Technician vs Artist

40:30 Dec 1, 2025
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In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we’re exploring another viewer/listener submitted question - this time from a viewer named Camilo.Camilo asks about the balance as a colorist of being a technician vs an artist.  Thanks Camilo for the topic - it’s a deep one!Specifics topics we explore in this episode include:Color grading IS technical, but its ALSO very creative.  Most colorists aren't exclusively one or the otherHow you got into post/color plays a large role in how you see yourself and others seen youHow you can fill your technical/creative gaps with conceptual thinkingThe colorist as a fulcrum in a creative/technical seesawHow the pressures of having to 'invent images' vs respecting photography brings technician vs artistry to the forefrontHow video/film projects have less diversity of approach than other artistic mediumsThe power of experimental projectsLearning to understand your own personal strengthsIf you liked this episode, please subscribe, like and rate it wherever you found the show. We'd also love it if you'd consider supporting the show by 'buying us a cup of virtual coffee' https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcast 
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