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Bart McCarthy - Q Guy

Color Grading for Festival Submission

We were brought in to elevate the visual tone of Q-Guy, a festival submission starring Bart McCarthy and directed by Tess McCarthy. Our role was focused entirely on color grading, with a tight turnaround and a clear creative objective: to bring the film’s look in line with its narrative tone and festival-ready standards.

 

Using DaVinci Resolve, our colorists crafted a rich, cinematic grade that enhanced the emotional texture of each scene. Working from raw footage, we matched tones, adjusted contrast, refined skin tones, and shaped the overall atmosphere—delivering a cohesive visual experience across the entire film.

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Color Grading for Festival Submission

We were brought in to elevate the visual tone of Q-Guy, a festival submission starring Bart McCarthy and directed by Tess McCarthy. Our role was focused entirely on color grading, with a tight turnaround and a clear creative objective: to bring the film’s look in line with its narrative tone and festival-ready standards.

 

Using DaVinci Resolve, our colorists crafted a rich, cinematic grade that enhanced the emotional texture of each scene. Working from raw footage, we matched tones, adjusted contrast, refined skin tones, and shaped the overall atmosphere—delivering a cohesive visual experience across the entire film.

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Headshot of Bart McCarthy talking
Headshot of Bart McCarthy talking
Side profile headshot of Bart McCarthy looking down
Side profile headshot of Bart McCarthy looking on
View from behind of Bart McCarthy looking at laptop
Man in a storage room looking out of window
US flag on display
Closeup of Texas license plate on display
Picture of Virgin Mary on display in a frame
Side profile of rancher kneeling with a mallet and stake
View from behind of man walking through a ranch property
Side profile headshot of Bart McCarthy looking at laptop
Side profile headshot of Bart McCarthy looking down talking on a cell phone
Closeup of red and white sowing machine
Closeup of small table with drawers sitting on a purple tote in a storage room with other totes and boxes
Closeup view of workbench lights
Closeup of Milwaukee drill being used
View of makeshift trailer in front of garage
Garage with makeshift trailer and parts around it
Closeup of a yard with junk in it
Closeup view of a ranch property
View of ranch and desert with mountains in the background

A Dramatic Transformation, Frame by Frame

Before-and-after stills showcase just how much of a transformation took place in the grade. What began as flat, unprocessed footage became a bold and intentional visual statement—cinematic, balanced, and emotionally resonant. Every shot was shaped with precision, from the subtle shifts in skin tones to the overall mood and palette of the film.

 

Our post-production team worked with care and urgency, using DaVinci Resolve to refine every frame. The result was more than just a technical upgrade—it was a visual identity that elevated the film and met the demands of festival presentation. Delivered on time, with a finish that exceeded expectations.

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