Ruston Kelly – “Mockingbird” (Official Music Video)
Role: Colorist
Client: Ruston Kelly / Rounder Records
Project Type: Music Video
Industry: Americana / Singer-Songwriter
For Ruston Kelly’s evocative music video “Mockingbird,” I was brought on as the colorist to shape the visual tone and emotional undercurrent of the piece. My focus was to enhance the natural light and mood across each frame, pushing warm shadows, nuanced skin tones, and soft contrast to match the intimate storytelling at the heart of the song.
This final version reflects the fully graded visual aesthetic—subtle yet cinematic tones that reinforce the reflective emotion of the track.
“Mockingbird” – Official Music Video
This comparison highlights how color grading shaped the visual language of the piece—elevating mood, reinforcing tone, and enhancing light. From flat raw footage to finished frames, each look was crafted with care to serve the story.
Color Grading Breakdown – Before & After
Project: Ruston Kelly – “Mockingbird”
Client: Ruston Kelly / Rounder Records
Role: Colorist
Color Platform: DaVinci Resolve
Director: Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone
Deliverables: Final Graded Music Video + Grading Breakdown
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