JAMES SLATTERY - Colourist

The conversation explores the career path and insights of James Slattery, a colorist with credits on films like *Wonder Woman*, *The Lost Bus*, *1917*, and *Empire of Light*. Slattery recounts his early experiences in photography, film restoration, and dailies, emphasizing the importance of technical preparation and eye training. He details the differences between dailies timing and DI, highlighting the limitations of OSD systems and the crucial role of CDLs in maintaining consistency across the workflow. The discussion touches on the relationship between colorists, DITs, and DPs, as well as the impact of visual effects and various deliverables on the final look of a film, and the increasing role of AI in color grading.