After reviewing hundreds of colorist portfolios over the years, I've noticed consistent patterns in what works—and what doesn't.
What Works
- Before/after comparisons that show clear intent
- Variety in genre and style
- Evidence of scene-to-scene consistency
- Clean, professional presentation
What Doesn't Work
- Over-graded images that sacrifice skin tones
- Generic "cinematic LUT" looks
- Music videos with no dialogue scenes
- Poorly compressed uploads