Color pipeline of animation feature

[Serhan Meewisse]

I have a question regarding the color pipeline for an animation feature.

Is there a standard color pipeline for these kind of productions?
Currently I am considering keeping everything in Rec709 Gamma 2.4 as this is the standard colorspace in the tools the animators and compositors are using.
Obviously a limited colorspace however we’ll be working in 16bit.

I don’t want to overcomplicate the workflow as there are 3 different studios working in different countries. There are a dozen different creation tools in use such as Maya, Photoshop, After Effects and eventually I’ll be finishing in Resolve.

Delivery will be in SDR for internet, TV & cinema.

Thanks in advance for any input!

[Margus Voll]

I would sugest to talk it also over with all the other parties.

Assumption is mopther of all evil!

I would assume all would be okay if you dont have any specific need for larger gamut then rec 2.4 should work.
I would always ask if any otrher method would give any substantyial benefits and if all parties could work in that ways.
So start from your objectives first not only complexity level in mind as tech side can be solved if there is actual need.

Hope this helps.

 

[Serhan Meewisse]

Thanks for your reply Margus. The producer is hesitant to deviate from the norm as there is no real understanding of color management yet among the artists involved.

What are the arguments for using ACES for animation when delivering in SDR? 

[Margus Voll]

If it is first time for everybody then sure going usual route would make sense as someone would need otherwise bring many people up to speed (time and mone considerations)

Aces usually main two things: 1. wider color gamut 2. standard for some pipelines now.

If you do not see or feel many nbenefits then just for coolnes sake dont change. Just my 2c