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 Founder of DC Color. A guitar aficionado who’s never met a piece of gear he didn’t like.
Joey D'Anna
Joey is an in demand freelance colorist and technologist. 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
EP059: Quality Control (QC)
Understanding Quality Control In this installment of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing quality control or QC for short. If you’ve worked in production & post for long enough, you’ve probably encountered QC challenges and QC reports. While passing QC can sometimes be challenging – understanding what it is, how it works, and how (at least … Continue reading “EP059: Quality Control (QC)”
EP058: Revisiting Client Communication
Revisiting Our First Episode – Client Communication In this episode we’re revisiting our very first episode from all the way back in early 2024 – Client Communication. In the past two years a lot as changed, and in service based industry like postproduction revisiting your approaches every once and while is a useful exercise. While … Continue reading “EP058: Revisiting Client Communication”
EP 057: Parenting As A Post Production Professional
Parenting As A Post Production Professional Has Some Unique Challenges Recently we’ve been thinking a lot about how quickly time seems to go by and nothing demonstrates this more than how our kids have gone from being to toddlers to graduating high school and moving on to their next stage in life. While there isn’t … Continue reading “EP 057: Parenting As A Post Production Professional”
EP 056: The Post FPE Era?
Will The Film Print Emulation Craze End? In this installment of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing why there’s been an obsession with film print emulation over the past few years and if we’re ever going to move on from FPE mania that is gripping the color world recently. The 2020s at least in most western … Continue reading “EP 056: The Post FPE Era?”
EP 055:Refactoring Your Post Business
How A Programing Term Can Help Your Post Business There’s a term that’s been on our minds a lot recently – refactoring. Its a computer programing that essentially refers to the idea of restructuring, and optimizing source code to improve the efficiency of software while persevering the intent and overall functionality. In this episode of … Continue reading “EP 055:Refactoring Your Post Business”
EP054: NAB 2026 Recap
That’s A Wrap On NAB 2026 In this Episode, we’re wrapping up NAB 2026 with some first hand experience from Joey – who, as he’s done for almost a decade, was the lead Resolve demo artist at the Blackmagic Design booth. In addition to Joey’s NAB experience, we’ll discuss the state of affairs with trade … Continue reading “EP054: NAB 2026 Recap”
EP053: NAB 2026 Preview
The Gathering In The Desert Is Here Again! It’s that time of year again – NAB time! That annual gathering in the desert that in many way acts a launching point not just new products but industry trends and standards. In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we’re discussing NAB 2026, what we hope to … Continue reading “EP053: NAB 2026 Preview”
EP052: Conform.Tools
Conforming Can Be Painful Conform.Tools Can Help In this episode of The Offset Podcast, we’re joined by Brandon Thomas & Stefan Allen from Conform.Tools. Conforming is one of those processes in modern postproduction and finishing that can be technically challenging and a huge time suck. Different NLEs and color/finishing tools all think slightly differently. For example; … Continue reading “EP052: Conform.Tools”
EP051: Vibe Coding For Post Production
Vibe Coding: Programing For The Rest Of Us? In this installment of The Offset Podcast we’re discussing vibe coding and its role in post production workflows. You’ve likely heard this term before, but if not, vibe coding refers to the concept of using natural language via an LLM to program tools like websites, apps, plugins … Continue reading “EP051: Vibe Coding For Post Production”
EP050: Multiple vs. Single Display Color Suites
It’s Our 50th Episode! Multiple vs Single Display Color Suites It’s our 50th episode! When we started this project a few years ago, it was mostly out of a desire to ‘make something’. We never thought we’d build up a library with hours of audio and video content. A huge thanks to all our listeners … Continue reading “EP050: Multiple vs. Single Display Color Suites”
EP049: Dealing With Archival Pt 2
Please Give A Warm Welcome To Our Newest Sponsor Conform.Tools! Conform Tools allows you to convert timelines between Premiere, Resolve, and other NLEs while automatically solving all those tedious issues that can add significant time to your workflow. With a growing toolbox of features, you can avoid time consuming trim and transfer issues, and securely … Continue reading “EP049: Dealing With Archival Pt 2”
EP048: Dealing With Archival Pt 1
Archival Sources Can Look Good With A Little Attention To Detail! Productions of all types and sizes often rely on archival and stock footage, but not all archival is created equal and some content can be wrought with issues. While its easy to just to say ‘inherent to source’ and ignore issues with these types … Continue reading “EP048: Dealing With Archival Pt 1”
EP047: 2026 Goals
Welcome To Season 3 Of The Offset Podcast! It’s our first episode of 2026 and the first episode of season 3! We have a lot planned for the show this year and we appreciate you, our audience, for being along for the ride.Over the next few months, we’ll be dropping some new features for the … Continue reading “EP047: 2026 Goals”
EP046: Listener Submission – Greenscreens
Integrating Greenscreen Work Into A Color/Finishing Pipeline Happy Holidays! It’s our last episode of Season 2 and for the year! We’ll return in mid-January 2026 for Season 3 with some great new topics, new types of content and much more. If you’ve enjoyed The Offset Podcast help us improve it. If you have 5-10 minutes … Continue reading “EP046: Listener Submission – Greenscreens”
EP045: Listener Submission – Technician vs Artist
Technician Vs Artist: A Nuanced Discussion 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 … Continue reading “EP045: Listener Submission – Technician vs Artist”
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