With credits encompassing studio blockbusters, quality independent films, episodic television and animation, Michael has been a top digital colorist for nearly two decades. A zealous student of his craft, Michael has consistently been an early adopter of innovation and technology, the latest including the ACES workflow. His recent credits include Marauders (Lionsgate), In a Valley of Violence (Focus Features) and festival favorite Opening Night.

Michael is a second-generation film industry professional. His father was an accomplished set painter. He began his career in post production at Planet Blue and became a colorist at Post Logic Studios, where he pioneered high definition workflows. In 2002, he joined Sony Pictures Imageworks and became its first colorist to finish a feature on the color grading system that became Autodesk Lustre. He later spent five years at EFILM, where his credits included Stuart Little 2, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Bourne Supremacy and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.

He went on to become supervising DI colorist for Pacific Title & Art Studio and Siren Studios and has been the colorist of choice for numerous freelance projects for facilities including Cinema-Pixel, DreamWorks Animation, Local Hero Post and more. His credit list boasts over 100 films. For a full list of Michael’s credits, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1462072/

A Southern California native, Michael loves the outdoors. He finds inspiration for his love of lighting and color while on long hikes, a motorcycle ride or on a day trip taking photos.