Research & Papers

Longer-form technical writing on topics I've spent time understanding deeply. Primarily focused on color science, light, and the technical foundations underpinning visual production — the things most people take for granted until something goes wrong.

Color ScienceACESPipeline

Understanding Color Spaces in Production Pipelines

A practical deep-dive into how color spaces work, why they matter in VFX and animation pipelines, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that silently destroy image quality.

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Color TheoryPerceptionPhysics

Light, Color, and Human Perception

Exploring the relationship between physical light, digital color representation, and how humans actually perceive color — bridging the gap between physics, biology, and engineering.

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ACESImplementationVFX

ACES in Practice: Implementation Notes

Practical notes on implementing ACES color management across a multi-DCC pipeline. What the documentation doesn't tell you, and the edge cases that will bite you.

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