New York-based Nice Shoes has partnered with Red Car Dallas to offer Remote Color Grading, digitally closing the distance between New York and Texas. Dallas area clients now have the opportunity to get the same experience they’d get coming to the New York studio without having to leave the state.
For one of the first sessions, the Nice Shoes client services team even shipped over an authentic New York style cheesecake. “Sadly, we haven’t cracked digitally transmitting cheesecakes, but give us time,” said Nice Shoes Head of Color Lenny Mastrandrea.
“Nice Shoes colorists are a great addition to our offering at Red Car Dallas,” said Red Car Dallas Managing Director Carrie Callaway. “Our clients are extremely busy and they love the option to not have to travel and still get the best color for their projects!”
This is Nice Shoes‘ second remote partnership, following a successful two-year relationship with Engine Room Edit in Boston. “Nice Shoes has had clients all over the country for years,” added Managing Director Kristen Martini. “But travelling to New York isn’t always an option, so we’re excited to offer the high quality color grading they’ve come to expect through an equally high quality setup at a partner like Red Car Dallas.”
Clients who have worked with Red Car Dallas editors Chris Gipson, Keith James and Patrick Hammond are now able to work with Nice Shoes colorists Chris Ryan, Lez Rudge, Lenny Mastrandrea, Ron Sudul and Gene Gurley. Red Car‘s Hammond recently completed one of the first sessions by the two studios with Nice Shoes‘ Sudul for Dieste.
“My first Remote Color Grading session with Ron and Nice Shoes was an extremely positive experience,” said Hammond. “Being able to provide a collaborative environment for my clients to work and create in is very important to me. From communication with the colorist to the beautiful images he was able to create, we have been able to do just that. The entire session can be summed up in one word, seamless.” Sudul was equally enthusiastic after the session and added, “It’s exciting to work with talent like Patrick through our Remote installation at Red Car Dallas. Not only are the limitations of geography gone with remote, but I feel like our creativity is able to grow and expand through these new connections. I feel pretty free to experiment and try out new looks.”
While the Nice Shoes Remote Color Grading system is unique, with a secure HD feed and a display calibrated by Nice Shoes engineers; both companies agree that the biggest selling point is the level of talent offered by the artists in both locations.
About Nice Shoes
NYC-based Nice Shoes is a full service, artist-driven design, animation, visual effects and color grading studio specializing in high-end commercials, web content, film, TV and music videos. Since its inception in 1996, the studio has prided itself on consistently reinvesting in its talent, technical backbone, and client experience to set the standard of excellence both creatively and technically. Key company principals include: CEO/Partner Dominic Pandolfino, Colorists/Partners Chris Ryan and Lez Rudge, CIO Robert Keske, and MD Kristen Martini.<a href="http://w