Senior colourist with over 30 years of comprehensive post-production experience across motion picture, television (English and Spanish), independent films, documentaries, commercials, and industrial productions. Collaborates closely with production teams—including directors of photography (ASC members), editors, VFX departments, and senior management—to realize the artistic vision through meticulous colour grading, colour management, and deliverable preparation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong technical colour science knowledge and real-time remote collaboration capabilities. Experienced in end-to-end digital intermediate workflows, HDR/SDR conversions, shot matching, look development, calibration, quality control, and resolving post-production and VFX workflow issues to meet tight broadcast deadlines.

Rafael J. Perez

Senior colourist with over 30 years of comprehensive post-production experience across motion picture, television (English and Spanish), independent films, documentaries, commercials, and industrial productions. Collaborates closely with production teams—including directors of photography (ASC members), editors, VFX departments, and senior management—to realize the artistic vision through meticulous colour grading, colour management, and deliverable preparation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong technical colour science knowledge and real-time remote collaboration capabilities. Experienced in end-to-end digital intermediate workflows, HDR/SDR conversions, shot matching, look development, calibration, quality control, and resolving post-production and VFX workflow issues to meet tight broadcast deadlines.

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Senior colourist with over 30 years of comprehensive post-production experience across motion picture, television (English and Spanish), independent films, documentaries, commercials, and industrial productions. Collaborates closely with production teams—including directors of photography (ASC members), editors, VFX departments, and senior management—to realize the artistic vision through meticulous colour grading, colour management, and deliverable preparation.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong technical colour science knowledge and real-time remote collaboration capabilities. Experienced in end-to-end digital intermediate workflows, HDR/SDR conversions, shot matching, look development, calibration, quality control, and resolving post-production and VFX workflow issues to meet tight broadcast deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Colourist - Editor at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
May 1, 2013 - Present
Executed comprehensive colour grading for network series, ensuring visual continuity and enhancing storytelling. Collaborated directly with directors, DPs, and creative teams to develop and implement cohesive visual aesthetics. Managed technical aspects of colour sessions (setup, calibration, monitoring of video/audio), and performed rigorous QC of renders to meet broadcast technical specifications. Resolved post-production workflow issues in coordination with editorial, VFX, and engineering teams. Delivered final colourized assets according to broadcast deadlines and technical requirements.
Colorist - Editor at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
May 1, 2013 - Present
Work closely with in-house Editors, Producers and Creative Team using strong creative, technical and troubleshooting abilities to ensure all project requests are met, while using color to enhance narrative. Ensure sessions are set up and working correctly (setup, video monitoring and audio) and provide QC of the color session renders. Communicate with Editorial, VFX, in-house Producers or Engineering to resolve issues arising from post-production and digital video workflows so final files are delivered on schedule. Credits as Final Colorist: “El Senor de los Cielos,” “Senora Acero,” “Mi Familia Perfecta,” “Enemigo Intimo,” “En Otra Piel,” among others.
Senior Dailies Colourist at Cineworks Digital Studios, Inc.
April 1, 2001 - April 30, 2013
Operated state-of-the-art telecine suite (Spirit Data cine and DaVinci 2K colour corrector). Performed colour correction for film-to-tape transfers across multiple formats (HD, SD, NTSC, PAL, and digital intermediates). Created director transfers optimized for Avid and Final Cut editorial workflows. Managed systematic workflows across varied digital file formats within integrated film production pipelines. Generated accurate negative reports and flex/ale logs to ensure seamless transitions to post-production. Mentored emerging colourists and collaborated with film students from multiple institutions.
Senior Dailies Colorist at Cineworks Digital Studios, Inc.
April 1, 2001 - April 1, 2013
Comprehensive operating and familiarity inside state-of-art telecine suite with Spirit Datacine and DaVinci 2K color corrector and adaptable to high definition and standard definition film to tape transfers, as well as HD & SD (dual sync) film to tape transfers. Film to tape color correction, tape to tape color correction in NTSC, PAL, HD and data. Director transfers to AVID or final cut media. Systematic workflow administrator with variety of digital file formats and integrated film production pipeline to create accurate negative reports and flex/ale logs for seamless transition to post. Credits as Dailies Colorist: “Marley & Me,” “I Love You Phillip Morris,” and HBO’s “Recount.” Dailies Colorist: 7-seasons of “Burn Notice” and premiere season of FOX’s “Graceland”
Dailies Colourist and Lab Technician at Continental Film Laboratories, Inc.
April 1, 1993 - March 31, 2001
Performed colour grading operations for production dailies within night-scheduled environments. Prepared detailed technical reports for directors of photography, studio executives, and production management. Controlled production quality under high-pressure deadline conditions and resolved technical issues efficiently while maintaining client satisfaction. Conducted dailies/rank inspection processes for film quality assessment. Served as lead lab technician on multiple feature films.
Dailies Colorist and Lab Tech at Continental Film Laboratories, Inc.
April 1, 1993 - March 1, 2001
Dailies Colorist and lab support on night schedule preparing concise reports for DP’s (copied President, CEP, Director of Operations, Daytime Production Supervisors, Studio Execs, etc.) Meticulous product quality controller with proven effectiveness under pressure. Diligent and efficient problem solver managing company’s interactions with customers, clients and sales prospects. Rank Inspection. Lead Lab Technician on “The Perez Family,” “All About the Benjamin’s,” “The Crew,” “Bully,” “Rosewood,” “Speed 2,” and others.

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