RECONSTRUCTING LIGHT.

CINEMATIC COLOR FINISHING FOR STORIES WITH WEIGHT.

WORK / SERVICES / CONTACT

SELECTED WORK

COLOR SCIENCE & PIPELINE

ARGENT GRADE / TECHNICAL FRAMEWORK

THE COLOR SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY

NARRATIVE INTENT

At ARGENT GRADE, we believe that color is not an afterthought—it is a critical narrative decision. We operate at the fragile intersection of rigorous color science and raw, low-key cinematic aesthetics. Every project we undertake undergoes a meticulous reconstruction of light, designed to preserve the director’s intent while elevating the emotional weight of the story. We do not apply generic creative LUTs. We build bespoke, scene-referred color pipelines from scratch, treating digital sensors as physical film stock. By analyzing the native metadata of each camera, we translate digital sterility into organic, textured imagery that commands attention on any screen.

COLOR-MANAGED PIPELINE (ACES & DWG)

ACES / DWG

To guarantee absolute visual integrity across all distribution platforms, our studio operates strictly within advanced color-managed environments. We utilize ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) and DaVinci Wide Gamut (DWG/Intermediate) as our primary working color spaces. This state-of-the-art framework allows us to process high-dynamic-range (HDR) source files with an infinite color gamut, far exceeding the limitations of traditional Rec.709. Whether your footage was captured on an ARRI Alexa 35, RED V-Raptor, or Sony S-Log3, our pipeline standardizes the input data, ensuring flawless color separation, mathematically perfect skin tones, and an organic highlight roll-off that emulates the chemical characteristics of classic 35mm motion picture film.

LOSSLESS EDITORIAL INTEGRATION

XML / EDL / AAF

We understand the complexities of modern post-production. Our pipeline is engineered to be completely transparent and non-destructive to your editorial timeline. Through seamless XML / EDL / AAF Roundtrip integration, we sync directly with Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve. You send us your locked edit (Rough Cut) via a lightweight XML file along with your raw camera files. We conform, grade, and return a lossless, graded timeline with matching metadata, ready for your final online assembly. No transcode degradation, no missing frames, no technical friction. Just pure, uncompromised quality.

MASTERING & TECHNICAL SPECS

DELIVERY MASTERS

Our grading suite is built around a sterile, calibrated 10-bit reference monitoring environment, strictly compliant with ITU-R BT.709 and DCI-P3 standards. We deliver client-ready masters tailored for theatrical release, broadcast, and high-end streaming platforms. Supported Input Formats: ARRIRAW, REDCODE RAW, Sony RAW/XAVC, ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW. Mastering Deliverables: Cinema-ready DCP (Digital Cinema Package), Apple ProRes 4444 XQ (12-bit), DNxHR HQX, Rec.2020/HDR10, and high-bitrate web-optimized formats.

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ARGENT GRADE / COLOR IS A DECISION.