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About Me

About Me | Expert DI Colorist with 24 Years of Industry Experience

With 24 years of expertise across the printing, television, and feature film industries, I specialize in color grading and visual finishing. My career began in the printing industry, where I developed a keen eye for detail and quality. Transitioning into television, I honed my technical skills in fast-paced environments, before focusing on film, where I’ve worked with industry-leading software like Scratch, Lustre, Baselight, and DaVinci Resolve. My extensive experience enables me to deliver precise, visually compelling results that support storytelling and align with the creative vision of each project

Industry Experience

I’ve had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of industry-leading companies, where I’ve honed my skills as a DI Colorist and collaborated on high-profile projects. Below is a selection of the studios and production companies I’ve partnered with:

Currently, I work as a freelance DI Colorist, offering my expertise to a variety of clients in the film, television, and commercial industries. With 24 years of experience, I bring a versatile skill set to each project, whether it’s a feature film, TV series, short film, or commercial.

Academic Qualifications

Master of Arts (M.A.), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India (2003)
Diploma in Information System Management (D.I.S.M.), Aptech Computer Education (1997)
Diploma in Webpage Designing (DWD) in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India (2004)
Certificate in Camera Operation & Plate Making, (SIPT) Tamil Nadu, India (2004)
Certificate in Autodesk 3D MAX & VFX (Combustion), IMAGE Creative, Chennai (2007)

Experience & Workplaces

2000–2006: Graphics & Textile Designer (Photoshop, CorelDRAW) – Tirupur & Sivakasi
2006–2007: Promo Designer – WIN TV
2007–2009: Telecine & Scratch Colorist – Bangalore & Digital Magic, Chennai
2009–2012: Lustre Colorist – Prism & Pixels, Chennai
2012–2021: Baselight & DaVinci Colorist – Prism & Pixels, Chennai
2023–Present: Colorist – Accel Media, Chennai

DI Color Grading

“I have contributed to over 150 feature films in more than 10 languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Sinhalese, Marathi, and Arabic, along with a diverse portfolio of commercials.”