Year
2022
Client
Lee Clinton
Category
COLOR GRADE
Product Duration
3 - 4 Weeks
EMBER is inspired by the textures of real life — sun-washed homes, open skies, handmade details, and stories rooted in tradition. The grading process was informed by visual references from rural Mexico, natural lighting studies, and cultural artifacts, aiming to bridge traditional beauty with cinematic storytelling.
The color palette of EMBER embraces earth tones, natural warmth, and soft contrasts. It prioritizes storytelling over stylization — letting imperfections and light leaks breathe within the frame. The visual structure of the project focuses on stillness, silence, and subtle color movement that enhances mood without overpowering it.
Crafted with calibrated monitors and DaVinci Resolve’s full suite, EMBER was built with care: from shot matching under mixed lighting to preserving film-like softness. The workflow was designed to respect the original footage while carefully shaping each scene into an emotionally resonant piece.
At its heart, EMBER is about stillness, presence, and memory. The project reflects how color can carry emotion quietly — through warmth, grain, and tone — and how digital tools can be used to honor the analog soul of a story. It’s a tribute to slowness, nature, and visual honesty.
