u/Consistent-Ring-1344

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve, and I'm looking to connect with Indian directors, DOPs/cinematographers, editors, and independent filmmakers working on upcoming projects.

I've had experience grading short films and documentaries, and I'm looking to explore more projects and different visual styles while building long-term creative relationships with filmmakers.

I'm particularly interested in short films, documentaries, indie features, music videos, and other narrative projects where I can work closely with the director or DOP to help develop the final visual look.

I'm not just looking for one-off work. I'd really like to meet filmmakers, understand their visual approach, collaborate on projects, and hopefully build relationships that continue across future productions.

I'll attach a few stills from projects I've worked on so you can get an idea of my work.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

Email:  colorsrestored@gmail.com
Instagram: @ restored.colors

If you're a filmmaker working on something or planning a project, feel free to reach out. I'd love to hear about what you're working on and connect with more people from the Indian filmmaking community.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working in DaVinci Resolve, and I'm looking to connect with independent filmmakers, directors, and cinematographers working on upcoming projects.

I've had experience grading short films and documentaries, and I'd love to get involved with more independent productions and explore different visual styles.

I'm open to working on short films, documentaries, indie features, music videos, and passion projects. I'm especially interested in building genuine long-term relationships with filmmakers and being part of the creative process rather than simply delivering a grade and moving on.

I'll attach a few stills from previous projects so you can get an idea of my work.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

Email:  colorsrestored@gmail.com
Instagram: @ restored.colors

If you're currently working on an indie project and need a colorist, or you're planning something for the future, feel free to reach out. I'd love to connect and see what you're working on.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve, and I'm looking to connect with filmmakers and directors working on upcoming projects.

I've had the opportunity to work on short films, documentaries, and other creative projects, and I'm looking to collaborate on more narrative and independent productions.

I'm particularly interested in short films, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and other story-driven projectswhere color can help support the mood, atmosphere, and overall visual language.

I'm hoping to build long-term creative relationships with filmmakers rather than just take on one-off jobs. I'd love to work with directors who have a clear vision and collaborate closely to help bring that vision to the final image.

I'll attach a few stills from previous projects below.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

Email: colorsrestored@gmail.co
Instagram: u/restored.colors

If you're working on something and looking for a colorist, feel free to reach out. I'd love to hear about what you're making.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve, and I'm looking for real projects where I can continue building my experience while developing long-term relationships with filmmakers and creators.

I've had the opportunity to color grade short films and documentaries, and I'm now looking to explore more opportunities across different types of projects—whether it's a short film, feature film, documentary, music video, commercial, or any other narrative project.

My goal is to keep growing as a colorist by working on real productions, collaborating with creative people, and delivering the best possible image for every project.

I'll be attaching my showreel along with a few stills from projects I've worked on. If you think I'd be a good fit for your project, I'd love to connect.

Behance Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

Email: colorsrestored@gmail.com
Instagram: @ restored.colors

Looking forward to connecting and hopefully collaborating on future projects. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve, and I'm looking for real projects to gain more experience and continue improving my craft.

If you're working on a short film, music video, commercial, documentary, YouTube video, or any other project that could use color grading, I'd love to help.

I'm happy to work on smaller projects, indie productions, or passion projects. My goal is to collaborate with filmmakers, build long-term relationships, and grow through real-world experience.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

If you have a project coming up or know someone who might need a colorist, feel free to send me a DM.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. I'm currently looking to collaborate with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators on projects where I can contribute and continue building my experience.

I'm comfortable working on:

• Short films
• Music videos
• Commercials
• Documentaries
• YouTube and social media content
• Passion projects

I work remotely and can handle DaVinci Resolve projects, XML workflows, and original camera files. I'm also happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I'm mainly looking to build long-term relationships with creatives, gain more real-world experience, and help bring projects to life through thoughtful color grading.

If you have a project coming up or think I might be a good fit for your workflow, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to connecting with some of you soon.

Aadil
Instagram: @ restored.colors

Hi everyone,

I'm Aadil, a freelance colorist based in India, working primarily in DaVinci Resolve.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. I'm currently looking to collaborate with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators on projects where I can contribute and continue building my experience.

I'm comfortable working with:

• Short films
• Music videos
• Commercials
• Documentaries
• YouTube and social media content
• Passion projects

I work remotely and can handle Resolve project files, XML workflows, and original camera footage. I'm also happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I'm mainly looking to build long-term relationships with creatives and gain more real-world experience while helping projects achieve their intended visual style.

If you have a project coming up or know someone who might need a colorist, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks for reading!

Aadil
Instagram: @ restored.colors

Hi everyone,

I'm Aadil, a freelance colorist based in India, working primarily in DaVinci Resolve.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. I'm currently looking to collaborate with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators on projects where I can contribute and continue building my experience.

I'm comfortable working with:

• Short films
• Music videos
• Commercials
• Documentaries
• YouTube and social media content
• Passion projects

I work remotely and can handle Resolve project files, XML workflows, and original camera footage. I'm also happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I'm mainly looking to build long-term relationships with creatives and gain more real-world experience while helping projects achieve their intended visual style.

If you have a project coming up or know someone who might need a colorist, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks for reading!

Aadil
Instagram: @ restored.colors

Film Emulation (Negative + Print) Experiment

Been experimenting with a film emulation workflow in DaVinci Resolve using a negative + print style pipeline rather than relying on a single film LUT.

The node tree includes:

• Technical normalization
• Look development
• Negative emulation
• Print emulation
• Texture and grain
• Soft highlight roll-off

I've attached:

1. The final image
2. The node tree
3. The Rec.709 output

I'm curious what stands out to you first when looking at the final image. Does it feel filmic, digital, overprocessed, too clean, too soft, etc.?

I'm open to honest feedback and suggestions, especially from people who have experience in color grading, cinematography, or film emulation workflows.

I've been practicing day-for-night grading in DaVinci Resolve and wanted some feedback from more experienced colorists.

This shot was originally captured in daylight and my goal was to transform it into a moonlit interior scene while keeping the subject readable and maintaining a natural-looking skin tone.

For this grade I:

• Reduced overall exposure
• Added a cool moonlight tone
• Softened and rolled off highlights
• Adjusted blue saturation and cyan separation
• Added subtle skin tone isolation to prevent the face from becoming too cold
• Lifted the eyes slightly to maintain focus on the subject

I'm mainly looking for feedback on:

1. Does it convincingly read as night/moonlight?
2. Do the skin tones feel believable or still too cool?
3. Are the blue highlights too saturated?
4. Does the image feel cinematic or overly stylized?
5. What would you change if this were your grade?

Node tree is included in the screenshot for anyone interested in the workflow.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Hi everyone,

I'm Aadil, a freelance colorist based in India, working primarily in DaVinci Resolve.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. I'm currently looking to collaborate with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators on projects where I can contribute and continue building my experience.

I'm comfortable working with:

• Short films
• Music videos
• Commercials
• Documentaries
• YouTube and social media content
• Passion projects

I work remotely and can handle Resolve project files, XML workflows, and original camera footage. I'm also happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I'm mainly looking to build long-term relationships with creatives and gain more real-world experience while helping projects achieve their intended visual style.

If you have a project coming up or know someone who might need a colorist, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks for reading!

Aadil
Instagram: @ restored.colors

Hi everyone,

I'm Aadil, a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. I'm currently looking to collaborate with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators on projects where I can contribute and continue building my experience.

I'm comfortable working with:

• Short films
• Music videos
• Commercials
• Documentaries
• YouTube and social media content
• Passion projects

I work remotely and can handle Resolve project files, XML workflows, and original camera footage. I'm also happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project.

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I'm mainly looking to build long-term relationships with creatives, gain more real-world experience, and help bring projects to life through thoughtful color grading.

If you have a project coming up or think I might be a good fit for your workflow, feel free to send me a message.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to connecting with some of you soon.

Aadil
Instagram: restored.colors

Hi everyone,

​

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve and currently looking to connect with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators who need help with color grading and finishing.

​

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. While I'm still building my professional client base, I'm committed to improving my craft and collaborating on meaningful projects.

​

I'm happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project. My goal right now is to build strong working relationships, gain more real-world experience, and help bring great visuals to life.

​

Here is my portfolio:

​

https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

​

I work remotely and can handle Resolve projects, XML workflows, and original camera files.

​

Whether you're working on a short film, music video, commercial, documentary, or passion project, I'd love to connect and see if I can help.

​

Happy to answer any questions, and I look forward to collaborating with some of you soon.

​

Thanks,

Aadil

Hi everyone,

I'm a freelance colorist working primarily in DaVinci Resolve and currently looking to connect with filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, and content creators who need help with color grading and finishing.

I've been studying and practicing color grading for the past two years, focusing on color correction, shot matching, cinematic look development, skin tone refinement, and color management workflows. While I'm still building my professional client base, I'm committed to improving my craft and collaborating on meaningful projects.

I'm happy to grade a test clip or short sequence so you can evaluate my work before committing to a project. My goal right now is to build strong working relationships, gain more real-world experience, and help bring great visuals to life.

Here is my portfolio:

https://www.behance.net/gallery/249480925/Colorist-Stills-Aadil

I work remotely and can handle Resolve projects, XML workflows, and original camera files.

Whether you're working on a short film, music video, commercial, documentary, or passion project, I'd love to connect and see if I can help.

Happy to answer any questions, and I look forward to collaborating with some of you soon.

Thanks,

Aadil