The ONLY 2025 Color Grading Monitor Guide You'll Need | Senior Colorist | Film Color School (Part 6)

🎨 Welcome to Color School for Filmmakers and Aspiring Colorists! This series is dedicated to deepening your understanding of digital color, exploring essential concepts, and introducing tools that define modern filmmaking. ⌛ NEW YEARS DISCOUNT SALE LIVE (Extremely limited time - Up to 40% OFF): https://www.coloristfoundry.com/post/... 🎥 In this episode, we’re tackling the fundamentals of choosing the perfect reference monitor! Paul Hanrahan, a veteran colorist with over 30 years of experience, breaks down the essentials of display technology, helping you understand what truly matters when selecting a monitor for color grading. Rather than sticking to traditional advice, this video focuses on the foundational principles you need to confidently choose the best monitor for your workflow and creative needs. 📝 Chapters 00:00 Understanding Atmospheric Absorption 00:26 Filmverse Plugin Updates 00:58 Introduction to Grading Monitors 02:10 Evolution of Display Technologies 02:48 Additive vs. Subtractive Color Systems 04:26 Light Sources and Illumination 05:52 Spectral Power Distribution Explained 12:42 Metamerism and Color Matching 26:20 Understanding LCD Subpixels 26:42 In-Plane Switching (IPS) Explained 29:35 Backlight Technologies 30:42 Local Dimming and Its Challenges 32:14 Evolution of Display Technologies 35:06 OLED Displays: The New Standard 43:43 Choosing the Right Monitor 49:27 Market Trends and Future Predictions 🗓️ Episodes are released biweekly — don’t forget to subscribe and keep the questions coming! 🎥 Download Filmverse : https://www.coloristfoundry.com/filmv... 🎧 Paul’s Podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fc8e4b3 📸 Instagram:   / coloristfoundry