about
Ruben Sogomonian is a DI colourist based in London who combines technical expertise with innovative ideas, pushing materials to their fullest while honouring the original cinematography. His work enhances visuals and enriches the depth and emotion of the narrative, forging connections beyond the screen.
Ruben's vision is rooted in his childhood in the highlands of Armenia. Inspired from a young age by "The Colour of Pomegranates," Ruben was drawn to the art of cinema. He approaches every shot as a painting imbued with soul. He also draws inspiration from fine art and photography to craft visually functional narratives that resonate with viewers.
In his spare time, Ruben is penning a book titled: "Colour of Fear: Reflections on Existential Crises across Generations and Their Influence on the Visual Look of Cult Horror Films". He dreams of founding an art school in underserved areas, a testament to his belief that education must be accessible to all.
Ruben Sogomonian is passionate about taking You on a journey where every decision is a step towards transforming your project into an extraordinary storytelling experience.
skills
grading suite
-
Colour Management/Colour Science/ Colour Theory
-
Node Tree Design
-
Look Design & LUT/LMT Development
-
LUT Stress Testing
-
Show LUT Packaging (viewing LUT; CDL + 3DLUT for LiveGrade, Dailies and VFX)
-
Texture Development
-
Film/Diffusion Filters/Lens Emulation
-
MTF Emulation
-
Frequencies Separation Techniques
-
D4N/Sky&Sign Replacement/Cleanup/Focus Fix/Green&Blue Screen/NR
-
VFX/Graphics pools/drop-in
-
HDR/SDR Trim Pass
-
Mastering (NAB, GAM, VDM etc.)
-
Monitor Calibration
-
Beauty and Retouching
-
Adapting scientific research into practical techniques to ensure visual functionality and artistic integrity of a story
-
Creative Exploration of the Image Processing Pipeline