COLORIST AVENUE — COLOR HANDOFF CHECKLIST
Wedding color grading by Nick Kazan
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BEFORE YOU EXPORT
[ ] Confirm the handoff method with your colorist.
[ ] Agree on scope, delivery formats, target dates, and review process.
[ ] Keep original media and an untouched project backup.

THE EDIT
[ ] Label the approved timeline with version and date.
[ ] Provide a reference with timeline timecode and sound.
[ ] Flag speed changes, reframes, transitions, titles, and effects.
[ ] Confirm media access and that the reference matches the timeline.

THE IMAGE
[ ] List cameras, recording profiles, LUTs, and existing transforms.
[ ] Explain whether the reference has a temporary look.
[ ] Send a few credited references with specific observations.
[ ] Include representative scenes and difficult lighting examples.

THE FINISH
[ ] Agree on resolution, aspect ratio, frame rate, and color space.
[ ] List masters, alternate versions, and delivery destinations.
[ ] Collect feedback into one timecoded list per review version.
[ ] Confirm what may be shared publicly and the correct film credits.

No universal export recipe: agree on the workflow before packaging.