TRAFFIC Western Cape

Freelance Color Grading Artist

Talent Sam
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced freelance Color Grading Artist with a strong background in cinematic post-production. The role involves enhancing visual consistency, correcting color, and delivering professional-grade footage suitable for film, commercial, or production-level projects.

Responsibilities
  • Perform professional color correction and color grading on video footage
  • Ensure visual consistency across scenes and shots
  • Balance exposure, contrast, and color tone to achieve cinematic quality
  • Work with high-resolution footage from multi-camera productions
  • Export final color-graded footage according to technical specifications
Requirements
  • Proven experience in color grading for film, television, or commercial productions
  • Strong proficiency with tools such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar
  • Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and cinematic aesthetics
  • Ability to work with RAW or log-format footage
  • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistent quality
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with HDR workflows
  • Background in film or professional studio environments
  • Portfolio demonstrating cinematic color grading work

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