The Offset Podcast

In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we're once again joined by L.A. based colorist and facility owner Nick Hasson.  If you haven't checked out Part 1 of our chat with Nick be sure to do so as it details Nick's climb through the facility ranks in L.A. In this episode, we get a little more big picture with Nick and explore the state of affairs of color, finishing and post production in 2026.  Specific topics include:Is the facility life right for everyone?Having the stomach for freelance lifeVibe coding, gear and technologyThe perceptual impact of commercial spaceL.A. as the canary in the coal mineA.I. and its impact on postThe right things to focus on for young coloristsAnd more!If you enjoy the topics and discussion of The Offset Podcast you can join in the conversation with our new Discord communityCheck out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you again in about two weeks for a new episode

In this episode of The Offset Podcast we're joined by friend, amazing colorist, and all around great human Nick Hasson.We've been wanting to have Nick on for a long time and we're excited to finally get the opportunity.  Nick has spent the past 25 years at some of the biggest postproduction & color companies in the world including ILM, Technicolor, RIOT, Company3, Light Iron, Modern VideoFilm, and Harbor Picture Company.  He recently opened his own studio in Burbank, CA called THE ENDIn this first part of a two part series with Nick we talk about his background, what larges facilities taught him and more.Specific topics include:Joining ILM & launching a professional careerMoving to L.A. and joining RIOT & Company3Developing 'soft skills' while at TechnicolorCamaraderie & the early days of D.I. at Light IronThe pandemic and launching a freelance careerAnd more!If you enjoy the topics and discussion of The Offset Podcast you can join in the conversation with our new Discord communityCheck out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you again in about two weeks for a new episode

In this episode of The Offset Podcast we're discussing how to determine your rate(s) and bid on a project.  Pricing, discounts, and proposals are challenging for many people - and lets face it - these topics while are important, are decidedly not the fun part of running a postproduction business.In this show, we'll explore how we go about thinking about setting rates, building proposals, handling discounts and more.  Some of the specific topics we discuss include:How your market, experience, overhead and perceptual goals all influence determining ratesPicking a rate type - hourly, day or flatThe importance of scoping to flat rates + having 'special' rates for evening and weekend workBuilding a rate cardBuilding a project order/proposal & handling discountsConsistency in pricingIf you enjoy the topics and discussion of The Offset Podcast you can join in the conversation with our new Discord communityCheck out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes. If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you again in about two weeks for a new episode

In this episode we're discussing a question we got from viewer/listener Matt S. who in part wrote:'I’d love to hear your thoughts on working with GFX and VFX through color. I run a motion design studio in Denver and we are often delivering GFX to DI houses. We’ve gotten surprised a few times seeing how our material gets laid into a show, and sometimes heavily graded'Thanks Matt for writing in!  It's a deep topic, but in this episode we do our best to explore it.  Some of the specifics we discuss include:Understanding GFX vs VFX and why they're sometimes used interchangeablyThe importance of communication in a GFX/VFX pipelineWorking with GFX in a color pipelineContext & keeping GFX updated with the gradeWorking with VFX in a color pipelineThe benefit of working with mattes from VFXColor management and how it impacts GFX/VFX workflowsHDR and its impact on the pipeline If you enjoy the topics and discussion of The Offset Podcast you can join in the conversation with our new Discord communityCheck out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you again in about two weeks for a new episode

In this episode of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing online communities and their value.  Way back when, it used to be ‘community’ was those you worked with and people in your local/regional geographic area. At the birth of the modern internet, community took on a different form that has progressed greatly over the past 30 or so years.  Some of the specifics we explore this episode include:The early days of online communitiesOnline forums and the power of search & moderationThe rise of OEM communities, private training websites and the modern YouTuberEvaluating an online communityIntroducing The Offset Podcast Discord communityAs mentioned in the episode, if you enjoy the topics and discussion of The Offset Podcast you can join in the conversation with our new Discord community Check out offsetpodcast.com for our entire library of episodes. You can also follow us on Instagram & Facebook - just search for The Offset Podcast.Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you found it and be sure to check out our growing library of episodes.  If you like the podcast it'd mean the world to us if you'd consider supporting the show by buying us a cup of virtual coffee -https://buymeacoffee.com/theoffsetpodcastSee you again in about two weeks for a new episode