David Cole Joins LaserPacific

[Tim Tyler]

David Cole, prominent digital intermediate

colorist, has joined LaserPacific Media Corporation. Cole is relocating to

Hollywood from Australia, where his credits included the 2001 run-away hit THE

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, in which he collaborated with

director Peter Jackson and cinematographer Andrew Lesnie (ASC, ACS). Most

recently, Cole was the supervising and lead colorist during digital

intermediate (DI) postproduction of KING KONG at director Peter Jackson's Weta

Digital Ltd. in New Zealand in 2005. Cole played an integral role in the

creation of the digital intermediate infrastructure at Weta, including

developing the workflow process and overseeing the software development and

look management.

 

"David Cole is a talented colorist and a great addition to our team," says

LaserPacific President Leon Silverman. "He carries a tremendous amount of

experience - from his reputation in the creative community and his strength in

the discipline of high-end feature film post-production."

 

Cole played a key role in the creation of the Australian digital

intermediate industry while employed as a colorist and technical director at

Digital Pictures. In addition to his work on KING KONG and FELLOWSHIP, his

credits include BOOGEYMAN, SPOOKED, ONE PERFECT DAY, and GHOST SHIP. His first

DI project at LaserPacific is the independent feature SOUTHLAND TALES. The

film was directed by Richard Kelly, and Steven Poster, ASC was the

cinematographer.

 

"You can do things in DI that weren't practical before because computers and

new software allow you to move more information through the pipeline faster,"

Cole says. "Cinematographers are learning to use these new tools to get more

filmic looks. I believe that during the next couple of years, DI will become

the norm because it is becoming more affordable for lower budget films."

 

Silverman adds, "LaserPacific has a 25-year legacy of innovation. We have

developed an extremely efficient digital intermediate pipeline that draws on

Kodak's unique imaging and color science, and delivers consistent fidelity to

both film and digital screens. With next generation storage and network

infrastructure, our facility is designed to provide maximum creative

flexibility. Our talented and dedicated staff is committed to helping our

customers realize their visions."