Senior colourist Dave Gibson joins Toybox
Animation, design and visual effects company Toybox has announced that senior colourist Dave Gibson is joining its colour grading team.
Gibson will join senior colourist Andrew Brown and maestro data wrangler Pasene Faifua at the Toybox studio in Freemans Bay. Gibson has recently completed projects including Katy Perry’s ‘This is How We Do’ music clip, Hallenstein Brothers ‘High Performance Suit’ both for director Joel Kefali; and Air New Zealand for Damian Shatford.
Freelancing since late last year, Gibson has been well placed to observe the changes occurring right across the post-production industry.
Says Gibson: “Being part of a team means being able to learn and grow. Toybox has the best data wrangling team in the business and is one of the few companies with dedicated rooms for high-end colour grading and finishing.”
Colourists work with directors and DOPs to craft the final look and feel of filmed scenes. Directors know that good colour grading can shape the viewers response to a story or idea. With new data formats, codecs and cameras, having a specialist team to develop efficient work flows and ensure the integrity of digital footage is increasingly important.
Says Gibson: “Toybox are already working with the new high resolution Red Dragon and Arri Alexa formats. With their short films, long-form drama, music videos and commercials, I’m looking forward to being part of a team that produces such a diverse range of work.”
Says Nanette Miles, Toybox executive producer: “We want Toybox to be a home for world class talent equipped with the knowledge and tools to respond to the fast changing needs of our clients. We continue to enjoy working with leading freelancers and believe the diversity and support we can deliver by having a strong i!n house team of artists offers the best creative choice for directors.”
Gibson can be booked by contacting Nanette Miles or Al McKay or visit the website: toybox.co.nz.
For additional comment and enquiries please email play@toybox.co.nz.