The Offset Podcast
A show about post, workflow, technology, and people
The Offset Podcast is a semi-monthly (twice a month) podcast hosted by postproduction industry stalwarts Robbie Carman & Joey D’Anna - we’re professional colorists, educators, and polymaths in video postproduction and color. We’ve been told our detailed, informative, and easy-to-follow explanations of even the most technical subjects have helped people at all levels to improve their workflows, tackle their technical/creative problems, and even improve their approaches to business & client communication.
Geared towards postproduction industry professionals, each episode feels like catching up with valued peers and is the perfect length for the average commute, lunch break, or to keep you company while you work.
Robbie Carman
Robbie is the managing colorist and CEO of DC Color. A guitar aficionado who’s never met a piece of gear he didn’t like.
Joey D'Anna
Joey is lead colorist and CTO of DC Color. When he’s not in the color suite you’ll usually find him with a wrench in hand working on one of his classic cars or bikes
Latest Episodes
EP032: When Is A Grade Done?
Knowing When A Grade Is Done Is Harder Than It Sounds In this episode we’re exploring a viewer submitted question about how to know when a grade is done and ready to present to a client. It’s a more nuanced and complex question than you’d think! Specific topics discussed in this episode include: Color is … Continue reading “EP032: When Is A Grade Done?”
EP031: Discussing Monitors Part 2
A Continuing Discussion With Monitor Experts In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion with monitoring experts Bram Desmet from Flanders Scientific, Nate McFarlin from Dolby, and David Abrams from Avical/Portrait Displays Some of the specific topics we cover in this episode include: How are panels actually made? And why does it cost billions? The role … Continue reading “EP031: Discussing Monitors Part 2”
EP030: Discussing Monitors Part 1
Talking Monitors With Bram Desmet, Nate McFarlin & David Abrams For our 30th episode we’re discussing that topic we always seem to revisit – monitoring! While we have some opinions on the state of reference and consumer monitors in 2025 we thought it’d be fun to celebrate our 30th episode with some good friends who … Continue reading “EP030: Discussing Monitors Part 1”
EP029: ARM In Post Production Part 2
More Thoughts On ARM In this episode, we continue our discussion about ARM-based computing and its impact on postproduction. If you missed part 1 in this series, be sure to check that out, as we cover a lot of helpful background information. In this show, some of the specifics discussed include: How ARM will factor … Continue reading “EP029: ARM In Post Production Part 2”
EP028: ARM In Post Production Part 1
Exploring The Rise Of ARM Based Systems In Post Production ARM SoCs (system on a chip) have become a hot topic in the computing world in the past few years. Apple branded ‘Apple Silicon’, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon, Ampere’s Altra, and others have been disruptive in a world once dominated by x86/x64-based systems from Intel & AMD. … Continue reading “EP028: ARM In Post Production Part 1”
EP027: Where Do DCTLs & OFX Fit Into A Grading Workflow?
Grading & Workflow Aids – But With A Few Catches The built-in tools in grading applications like DaVinci Resolve are immensely powerful, but sometimes, you need a tool that goes further—or, at the very least, approaches a task in a slightly different way. In this installment of The OffSet Podcast, we’re exploring how power grades, … Continue reading “EP027: Where Do DCTLs & OFX Fit Into A Grading Workflow?”
EP026: Managing Client Review Sessions
Managing Review Sessions Is A Vital Skill In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we’re discussing strategies for managing client review sessions – both in person and remote. The review session sounds straightforward on paper, but it can be a complicated balancing act of moving things along, addressing changes, and keeping everyone happy. Some of … Continue reading “EP026: Managing Client Review Sessions”
EP025: Things They Don’t Tell You About Becoming A Colorist
Being A Colorist Isn’t About Being Rich Or Famous In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we’re discussing many of the things no one told us before we decided to become professional colorists. While being a professional colorist can be exciting and rewarding, the job also comes with a plethora of challenges and things you … Continue reading “EP025: Things They Don’t Tell You About Becoming A Colorist”
EP024: Calibration
Calibration = The Truth We hope you had a great holiday season! The Offset Podcast is back for Season 2. We publish an episode every two weeks, and for Season 2 (2025), we’re excited to discuss a wide range of exciting topics. In this episode, we’re exploring a subject that should be important to everyone … Continue reading “EP024: Calibration”
EP023: DIY Part 2 – Software
Using Custom Software To Streamline Workflows Programming note: The Offset Podcast is taking a break for the holidays. We’ll return in mid-January 2025 with new episodes and back to our regular release schedule. A very sincere thanks to our listeners for an amazing 2024 and for helping us launch the show! ————————————– Continuing with our … Continue reading “EP023: DIY Part 2 – Software”
EP022: Grade Management
Getting Organized Helps You Work Faster! You’ve likely heard the phrase ‘work smarter, not harder’. Well, for the professional colorist who has to grade tons of shots day in and day out, working smarter is at the core of what we call grade management. In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we explore a plethora … Continue reading “EP022: Grade Management”
EP021: ‘Old’ Postproduction Knowledge
‘Old’ Knowledge Is Still Important Today No, we’re not returning to the days of 1″, U-Matic, or even D1 & Digibeta (although those were pretty awesome days!). In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we’re revisiting some postproduction knowledge that many of us take for granted but that is surprisingly new or at least unclear … Continue reading “EP021: ‘Old’ Postproduction Knowledge”
EP020: DIY Part 1 – 3D Printing & Hardware
3D Printing Opens Up A Whole World Of DIY Hardware It’s hard to believe but this is our 20th episode! We sincerely thank all our listeners and viewers for checking out the show. We’re super excited for the next 20+ shows! We’re big fans of customization, including things on our desk and other hardware we … Continue reading “EP020: DIY Part 1 – 3D Printing & Hardware”
EP019: Color Management
Color Managed Pipelines Power Modern Postproduction Color management pipelines play an integral part in modern postproduction, but these pipelines still cause a lot of confusion for many people. In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we discuss essential concepts & vocab about color management pipelines to prepare you to dive deeper into these concepts. Specific … Continue reading “EP019: Color Management”
EP018: Battling Burnout
Working In Post Is Hard. There Are Ways To Manage That Feeling Of Burnout In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we discuss those horrible feelings of being way overworked and becoming burned out. The truth is – video and film postproduction can take a toll on your physical & mental health and leave you … Continue reading “EP018: Battling Burnout”
About this Podcast
If you work in video & film postproduction you’ve probably spent hours in front of your computer screen watching tutorial videos or reading how-to articles.
Training like this has its place, but it’s probably through conversations with colleagues and peers that you’ve learned & been engaged the most. That’s where the Offset Podcast comes in – each episode is like a casual conversation with trusted colleagues.
This includes discussions around:
- Color grading: Technical & creative subjects
- Postproduction: Editing, VFX, audio, workflow
- Running a creative business
- Gear, technology, & trends
- Mental & physical health for post professionals