NEVER COMPROMISE ON COLOUR.

PROFESSIONAL GRADES FOR FILM, TV, AND COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGNS.

A man is climbing a steep cliff face during sunset over the ocean, wearing a helmet and climbing gear, with a small badge in the bottom right corner reading 'Official Selection Kendal Mountain Festival 2025'.

COLOUR THAT ADDS VALUE

Colour shouldn’t be an afterthought. It defines the mood, strengthens the narrative, and gives every project a unified identity. I work closely with your team to build a consistent visual language across all your deliverables, whether it’s short-form content or a full campaign, so everything feels intentional and connected.

Subtle, premium, studio-level work without the noise.

Onitsuka Tiger ・ AW25

Back of a person wearing a blue sweater with a patch that reads 'Onitsuka Tiger.' The person has short, curly brown hair and is outdoors near greenery.
A young woman with dark hair standing outdoors, in front of an ancient stone sculpture of a man.
A woman with dark hair and a serious expression is walking down stone steps near a stone sculpture, wearing a beige dress with puffed sleeves, a patterned sash, and carrying a black strap bag.
Two young people, a man and a woman, standing outdoors in front of a stone sculpture building. They are wearing dark coats and posing with serious expressions.
A young woman with short dark hair wearing a layered gray and black jacket, with her arms crossed, standing indoors near a wall.
A young man with curly hair wearing a dark suit with hands in pockets standing indoors near a window.
Close-up of a person wearing a gray coat with black embroidered patterns, beige and white striped socks, and black shoes with buckles and gold embellishments, standing on a cobblestone street.
A woman standing on a fire escape balcony outside a rundown building, looking at the camera.
A young man with curly hair wearing a gray chunky knit cardigan, a button-up shirt, dark pants, and black shoes standing on a metal platform of a bridge or walkway with a cathedral in the background.
A young man with curly hair, wearing a layered sweater and a brown jacket, stands on a rooftop with a cityscape in the background, including a building under construction and a spire.
Person tying shoelace on a studded sneaker outdoors at sunset.
A young woman with wet dark hair wearing a black leather jacket over a brown hooded coat and a light blue shirt stands with her arms crossed, looking down in thought.

Algee ・ Superfood of the Sea

Underwater view of a person holding a yellow fish with seaweed in the foreground.
Aerial view of white chalk cliffs on a coastline with green grassy areas, beneath a setting sun reflecting on the ocean.
Person walking outdoors in a park during fall, carrying a watering can. The person is wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket, and black shoes. Fallen leaves are scattered on the grass.
Close-up of a young man wearing a maroon cap and a blue jacket with a brown collar, looking downward with a blurred outdoor background of trees.
Person hanging dried seaweed on a clothesline in a grassy outdoor area surrounded by trees.
A woman in a white shirt and apron preparing food in a professional kitchen, with shelves of ingredients and kitchen staff in the background.
A hand holding a blue package of Algée Edible Seaweed Kelp Powder.

Cold Town ・ Doddie Beir

Close-up of a hand opening a can of beer, with foam spilling out.
A young man in a blue sports kit running on a grass field at night, playing rugby with a rugby ball in mid-air, illuminated by stadium lights.
Four large metal brewing tanks with colorful labels for different craft beers, and a person pouring a drink in front of them.
A person holding a glass of beer with an orange hue and foam on top, next to a can with a dark blue label that reads 'Cold Town Lab' and 'Doddie Beir'. The can also has a white asterisk symbol and plaid design.

Albrecht Ollendiek ・ Winter Collection

A woman dressed in vintage-style clothing, with a gray hat and cross earrings, sitting on a green upholstered bench by a window, reading a book.
A woman dressed in Victorian-inspired fashion with a red leather top, tartan skirt, and elaborate headwear with feathers, sitting on a window bench in a dimly lit room decorated with a landscape painting and floral curtains.
A woman with long brown hair standing outdoors in a mountainous landscape, wearing a black jacket with a brown patterned collar, looking to her left with a serious expression.
A woman standing outdoors in front of green mountains and cloudy sky, wearing a high-collared shirt under a patterned shawl.
A woman standing barefoot on a rock in a lake, wearing a dark green patterned coat, with mountains and trees in the background.
A woman dressed in a black gown standing in a foggy forest surrounded by trees and mossy ground.
A woman stands on a hillside covered in purple heather and green grass, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

Knockinaam Lodge Hotel ・ Showcase

A cozy hotel room with a large bed, striped pillows, bedside lamps, floral curtains, and a window seat, all decorated in classic style.
View into a vintage bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror, seen through an open doorway.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a small beach, a cluster of buildings, and rolling green hills in the background.

Mimi White x Rab ・ Inis Mór

Three hikers walking through a grassy field with ancient stone walls, sea and sky in the background.
Two people walking on wet black stone slabs outdoors, wearing rain gear and bright sneakers, with a grassy and rocky background in rainy weather.
Silhouettes of two people preparing climbing gear outdoors during sunset, with backpacks and ropes on the ground, near the coast.
Two people riding bicycles on a rural road surrounded by green landscape and stone walls, overcast sky.
A rock climber ascending a steep, rocky cliff with a person observing from below on the right side.
A person walking along rocky, moss-covered rocks by the ocean during sunset, with a large cliff and the sea in the background.
Inside a greenhouse with a glass ceiling, shelves with plant pots on either side, and green plants growing along the center aisle during daylight.
A formal dining table set with multiple wine glasses, silverware, cloth napkins, and floral centerpiece, in a well-lit room with gold-colored chairs.
A person rock climbing on a mossy and rocky surface, using a harness, helmet, and climbing gear, with a bag of red rope attached by a red cord.
EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP

Essence・ A Parkour Documentary

A young man with dark hair skateboarding in a park, midair over a metal rail, surrounded by green trees and other park visitors in the background during late afternoon.
A person mid-air leaping between two narrow alleyways with brick walls, against a backdrop of a blue sky and nearby buildings.
A young woman with long dark hair, smiling and wearing a pink cap and white shirt, is leaning on a concrete ledge in a park, engaging with someone off-camera. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

Dunsinane・ Summer

A man wearing a gray beanie and dark jacket, standing outdoors during dusk or dawn, holding a piece of wheat or grass, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A young man with a beard wearing a gray beanie and a dark jacket sits outdoors near a large, ancient stone structure on a cloudy day.
A man in a beanie and jacket with a shearling collar inspecting plants in a foggy field.

Saturday Born

Robbie Phillips・ Climbing Documentaries

Two men sitting on a grassy cliff edge overlooking a rugged ocean coastline with steep cliffs and cloudy sky
A male rock climber wearing a yellow shirt and a black climbing helmet ascending a steep granite cliff near a body of water.
A view of a waterfall flowing into a blue river with a sandy beach, trees, and boats on the shore in the background.
A woman with curly hair sitting in a bathtub filled with water, wearing a gold necklace, in a dimly lit bathroom with tiled walls.
A woman sitting on a bed outdoors at night, engaging in conversation with a young boy standing next to her, around a campfire surrounded by dense foliage.
A young boy with brown skin and short curly hair is smiling softly, illuminated by soft, warm lighting in a dark setting with colorful, blurred background lights.
Family celebrating a birthday dinner with candles on the table at night.

To Feel Safe

Close-up of a young woman with short brown hair and bangs looking down, with a thoughtful expression.
Two women in an office, one sitting with eyes closed and the other standing with arms crossed, having a conversation.
A young woman with short wavy hair sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room, wearing black pajamas with white piping, with a headband featuring a panda face hanging on the headboard and a lamp on the nightstand to her left.
Hikers with backpacks walking through a grassy, rocky landscape under a cloudy sky.
Three people sitting around a table with a nautical map on it, inside a boat or yacht cabin, having a discussion. One person is pointing to the map and talking, with a smartphone placed on the table, and two mugs are visible.
A man in a green beanie and black fleece jacket sits on a boat, gesturing with his hands while talking, with mountains and houses in the background near water.
A man with a shaved head, light skin, and wearing a blue shirt is sitting outdoors in a park, looking at the camera with his mouth slightly open, with trees and people in the background.
A man riding a bicycle on a grassy path in a park with trees and a woman walking in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A young woman with short dark hair, wearing gold jewelry and a white spaghetti strap top, sitting outdoors in a park with trees and people walking and biking in the background.
Silhouette of a woman cycling through a park, with trees and a city skyline in the background on a sunny day.
Person riding a black bicycle on a trail with autumn leaves and shaded trees.
Looking up at a tall tree with bright green leaves and a dark trunk, sunlight filtering through the leaves against a clear sky.
A smiling man with a shaved head riding a bicycle in a park with green trees and fallen leaves.
Young man with a shaved head and beard outdoors in a park, looking slightly to the side with trees and sunlight in the background.
A man with dreadlocks wearing a matching light blue tracksuit standing on a rainy street at night, with a neon sign reading 'BAD VIBES' in the background.
A couple in a dimly lit room, the woman with curly hair and a black outfit, the man with braided hair wearing a light-colored jacket and camouflage pants, are engaged in an intimate moment.
Two individuals sitting on the edge of a rooftop at night with a city skyline and tall buildings with lights illuminated in the background, surrounded by clouds and fog.
A young man with dreadlocks and a beard, wearing a puffy jacket, posing with a city skyline at night in the background, giving a thumbs-up gesture.
A man with dreadlocks and a beard, wearing a blue fuzzy zip-up jacket and a chunky chain necklace, holding his hands near his face, in a dimly lit indoor setting.
A woman with long curly hair enjoying a moment of peaceful reflection indoors, with a city skyline and clouds visible in the background.
A person walking through a dark, industrial-looking bridge or tunnel with steel beams, with a cityscape visible in the background.
Crowded underground pedestrian tunnel in Japan with overhead signs in Japanese, people walking in various directions, some wearing masks, surrounded by tiled walls and fluorescent lighting.
A person wearing a red coat standing on the edge of a balcony of a tall building, looking downward with a cityscape in the background.
Aerial view of a busy city street with many pedestrians crossing a zebra striped crosswalk at a traffic light.
A man standing on a pier or breakwater, looking down at the water, with hills or islands in the distance under a partly cloudy sky during daytime.
A person standing alone in a dark, foggy forest with tall trees and dense foliage, creating a moody and mysterious atmosphere.
A person walking along the beach at sunset, carrying a bag, with the reflection of their feet visible in the wet sand.
Close-up of a woman with dark hair and light skin looking thoughtfully out of a window, with a blurred background.
Close-up of a person using a white rapid COVID-19 testing kit, with another person nearby.
A person with short, light brown hair and bangs is peeking out from under a desk or table, looking to the side with a serious expression. The desk has a pair of black headphones, a closed notebook, some pens, a pink sticky note, a mug, and some other small items on it.
A young man with brown hair, dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and dark tie, is looking down at a seated woman with reddish-brown hair in an office or conference room.
A person laughing with eyes closed and mouth wide open, with colorful sticky notes on the wall behind them.
A woman in pajamas holding a teddy bear stands by a glowing lamp while another woman sitting on the bed with her hair disheveled appears to be upset or crying, in a dimly lit bedroom with wall decorations.
A person rock climbing on an overhanging cliff at sunset, overlooking a body of water and rolling hills in the distance.
Sea stacks at sunset with a small group of people standing on top of the tallest rock formation.

McCabe・ Days of Heaven

Max Valentine・ B.A.D Girl

A young man with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt, standing outdoors in front of a tree with green foliage. The lighting suggests it is late afternoon or early evening.

DAVID — COLOURIST / FOUNDER

David is an Edinburgh-based Colourist with experience across documentary, short films, music videos and commercial campaigns. He began through self-produced video work and taught himself to grade, developing a practical understanding of production and post that informs how he works today.

He builds on the director and DP’s intention, refining the in-camera material with controlled relighting and grading. His workflow is efficient and direct, working from ProRes and adapting to feedback to shape a final look that fits the project.

Bold white text on a black background that reads 'OniTsuKa TigeR'.
A black background with white text that says 'Rab' and a stylized three-wave symbol representing water or waves.
Stone Island logo with a star emblem above the brand name in bold uppercase letters.
Text graphic with the words "C*LD TOWN BEER" on a black background.
The word 'OLLENDIEK' written in large white capital letters on a black background.
Black background with white abstract shape resembling a liquid splash and the word "Algee" below it.
Text for Kelburn Garden Party event on a black background.
Black background with white text that reads "Knockinaam Lodge."
Logo for TRIWORKS featuring stylized gears and the text 'TRIWORKS' in bold letters on a black background.

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CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP

CONSISTENT, DEPENDABLE COLOUR FOR EVERY CAMPAIGN

How we work

David aims to work with a limited number of production companies and agencies at any one time. This keeps collaborations focused, communication direct, and the work intentional. Ongoing partnerships are built on consistency, trust, and a shared understanding of how colour supports the wider creative process.

CORE

/MONTH

£1850

*Full revisions

Up to 4 Projects

ACCESS

/MONTH

£1450

*Full revisions

Up to 3 Projects

STUDIO

/MONTH

£2850

Priority Service

Ongoing Support

* Partnerships are project based. Projects are based on scope and complexity, with short form content availability. Full revision coverage included.

ONE-OFF

/PROJECT

£500

*Includes 2 revisons

Single Project