Conor Elder Colour Grading

The Score: 2026 Australian Open Tournament Film - Documentary I once again had the pleasure of grading the 2026 Australian Open Official Film. This year, we really wanted to push the colour grade, letting it be vibrant and electrifying, leaning into the energy that defines the Happy Slam. Flashbacks throughout the film featured stylised Super 8 film emulation, helping separate those moments from the present. During the tournament, I was also fortunate enough to be the Day Edit Suite Producer, working with a remarkable team of editors, field producers, QC operators, sound mixers and motion graphics artists. Together, the team smashed it and delivered a huge volume of high quality content to broadcasters, streaming services, sponsors, social media and other platforms. The AO26 tournament film is now streaming on YouTube, Stan Sport and the Nine Network. Definitely worth a watch! The Score Credits Director/Producer: Richard Franc Producers: Shannon Davis and Tony King Executive Producers: Kellie Pollock and Xavier Muhlebach Editor: Toneka Costa Additional Editor: Josh Wedd Sound Designer: Paul Baxter Visual Effects and Graphics: Sam Reddington and Josh Todd Post-Production Supervisor: Dylan Bates Colourist/Online Editor: @conorcolour Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the film.

a2 Milk Campaign (2026) - TVC Had a blast colour grading and online editing this TVC for a2 Milk and the Australian Open. Producer/Editor: Ji Lawson DoP: Ben Blennerhassett Gaffer: Dan Carr Production Manager: Angela Vogt Colourist/Online Editor: @conorcolour Visit conorcolour.com for the full TVC

Cracked (2025) - short narrative film Director: @monty_call Writer: @alexanderlloyd__ Producers: @alexanderlloyd__ & @kirkmihelakos DoP: @remyzimbardi Production Designer: @hannahcroce Sound Designer/Recordist: @cam_burgess_audio Editor: @ollieivinpoole 1st AD: @jimmythelips Script Supervisor: Courtney Harrison 1st AC: @oscar.nastri 2nd AC: @gallagek_ Trinity Operator: @jeonpatton Gaffer: @shivesh_ram Best Persons: @_morgan.carter & @davidblecher HMU Artist: Michelle Sherry-Damon Costume Designer: @romyteubler UPM: Claire Hannon Colourist: @conorcolour Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the film.

My time at Ghost Pictures has been such an amazing experience, working as an Assistant Editor on the upcoming Crowded House documentary. What began as a 12-week placement through Screen Australia’s Skills Development Initiative became an unforgettable six months. I’m so grateful to @taylermmartin , Lynn-Maree, Richard and Andrew (and of course Strudel) for their generosity, knowledge and kindness. It was also wonderful reuniting with the amazing @gingerwoolley.mp4 During my time, I helped: • Log and organise 75TB+ of footage across multiple formats, creating a searchable metadata system for editorial. • Digitise legacy tape formats and back up material to LTO for long-term preservation. • Manage colour pipelines for archival and contemporary material to ensure visual cohesion. • Colour correct and grade a range of footage. • Sync Crowded House’s performances using multicam workflows, even lip-reading to match silent Super 8 film to their early music. • Data-wrangle media with ShotPut Pro using XXHash-64 verification. • Upscale archival footage with Topaz Video AI for screening standards. • Streamline post workflows and archival management. • Operate cinema cameras to record concerts and soundchecks. It’s been such a privilege to work on this film and learn from an incredible team, I can’t wait to return in 2026!

PUNCHLINE (2025) - short narrative film I’m thrilled to have worked on PUNCHLINE as editor, colourist and VFX artist. This one was a blast, from building a strong 16mm film look, to compositing vision into CRTs, painting out shadows and replacing greenscreen elements. A really rewarding post-production experience, made even better by the incredible team I had the chance to work with. Writer & Director @eprahsnoskaj Writer & Producer @chelsea.addison Jeffrey Dahmer: @michael_a_whitmore Kelly Dahmer: @rudiechapman1 Kylie Minogue: @liv______ Robert Dahmer: @grahammurray23 Young Kelly: @serenameltzer Bradley Pitt: @jamescerche Tina Mornay: @bridgetmmorrison “Father Michael”: @eprahsnoskcaj Cinematographer: @alessiachapman.dp 1st AC: @angie.wsc 2nd AC: @camerakoukla Gaffer: @rileylxwis Best Person: @obi_wan_maloney LX Assist: @mjjc6000 Editor & Colourist: @conorcolour Production Designer: @camerakoukla Standby Props: @alicoffey_ & @hollymcgowanfilms 1st AD & Wellbeing Coordinator: @rubyy_india 1st AD: @_morgan.carter 2nd AD @alicoffey_ Sound Designer: @srichardsonaudio Head of Sound/Sound Recordist: @chad.az Sound Recordist: @im.not.archie Script Supervisor: @katarinasrose HMU & Wardrobe Artist: @mediaandcreative Production Assistant: @rrubyrosa BTS Stills: @monty_call @remyzimbardi Please note that the clips in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the film.

Hierarch Hair - 2024 Swinburne Graduate Film Editing and colour grading Hierarch Hair was both a privilege and an incredibly rewarding experience. Collaborating over two years with such a talented team made the journey even more fulfilling. Hierarch Hair was also the subject of my Honours thesis, which explored how diverse colour grading techniques can visually reflect a character’s internal psyche. @courtney_ally as Bri @the.mitch.the as Daniel @steffi.i.g as Vanessa @han.vee as Nancy Director/Writer: @_callumpritchard_ Producer: @likeitlucy DoP: @buster.wyzo Production Designer: @maskitmati Sound Designer & Composer: @cooper_bonetti_film Editor & Colourist: @conorcolour 1st ADs: @jess.kilroe & @ruairi_walshfilm Script Supervisor: @conorcolour 1st AC: @rachelkempfilm 2nd AC: @wwongkas Data Wrangler: @conorcolour Gaffer: @cooper_bonetti_film Best Persons: @deagonomics & @ben_burr_film Sound Recordists: @chad.az & @guy_brooks_sound Boom Operators: @scrumptios_bea @im.not.archie & @romillyvel Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the film.

Back to Back: Official Australian Open 2025 Tournament Film I had an incredible experience grading the 2025 Australian Open Tournament Film over the past three days, working on over 1800 shots to create a punchy, cohesive grade that aims to accentuate the beauty of tennis. It was immensely rewarding matching the diverse array of ENG and broadcast footage, ensuring a strong visual foundation for the final look. The film will streamed and broadcasted globally, including on Channel 9 and Stan in Australia, and is also now available on the Australian Open TV YouTube channel. Producers: Shannon Davis and Tony King Editor: Toneka Costa Sound Designer: Paul Baxter Graphics and VFX: Josh Todd Assistant Editor: @gingerwoolley.mp4 Colourist: @conorcolour Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the film.

Forza Jannik: Sinner and the Rise of Italian Tennis (AO Originals) Thrilled to have colour graded this captivating documentary following Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1 in men’s tennis. It was an incredibly rewarding experience, helping bring distinct visual identities to Melbourne, Sexten, Roma and Milano, each with a tailored grade to reflect their unique atmospheres. The documentary will be broadcast globally on platforms such as Channel 9 and Stan Sport, and is now available to stream on the Australian Open TV YouTube channel. Producer: Shannon Davis DoP: Marcus Buttigieg Camera Operator: Trent Grenell Production Supervisor: Kellie Pollock Associate Producer: Ursin Caderas Editors: Tony King, Tobias Willis Sound Recordist: Danielle Cutrufo Sound Mixer: Ramsay Demarco Motion Graphics: Josh Todd Colourist & Finishing Artist: @conorcolour Title Design: Sam Russell, Jacquie Martin, Craig Holes Media Rights: Ridley Plummer, Caroline Nguyen, John Garcia Transcripts: Victoria Rudnikov, Phoebe Dammersmith, Monique Lim, Carla Alderuccio Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the documentary.

OVERFLOW - 2024 Swinburne Graduate Film Honoured to have worked as the editor and colourist on OVERFLOW! Two years of dedication and creativity have brought this film to life, and I’m endlessly proud of the incredible team and the story we’ve told together. @nikita_christos_chronis as Jack @amyevelenpollock as Bella Director/Writer: @finnrobilliard Producers: @finnrobilliard @davidblecher @monty_call Director of Photography: @monty_call Production Designer: @mollygreco Sound Designer: @deagonomics Editor/Colourist: @conorcolour Music: Zach Salmon 1st ADs: @julianpitrone99 @philmnrob @davidblecher 2nd ADs: @philmnrob Daniel King 3rd AD: @_callumpritchard_ Script Supervisor: @anguswebbware 1st ACs: @_angelabasile @gallagek_ @jodhi_01_rm 2nd ACs: @remyzimbardi @hannah.shippen A Camera Operator: @monty_call B Camera Operator: @remyzimbardi Camera Operator (Pick-Up Unit): @finnrobilliard Steadicam Operator: @maddogymaddog Gaffer: @shivesh_ram Best Persons: @davidblecher @1800aaroncito @danielwhite._ @luis_arnet_film @doug.baudinette HMU Artist: Michelle Sherry-Damon Production Design Assistants: @maddi.kelly @aurelia_tjitji @claireriverland Max Vrancic, @hannahcroce Sound Recordists: @ned.3658 @rorytwentykhz7_13 Visit conorcolour.com for a full selection of stills. Please note that the stills in this post are presented in a random order and do not reflect the sequence of the story.

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Until Then (2024) - short narrative film Director/Writer: @davidblecher DoP: @monty_call AC: @jodhi_01_rm Gaffer: @shivesh_ram Colourist: @conorcolour For a full range of stills, visit conorcolour.com

Winter Greetings (2024) - short narrative film Director/Writer/Editor: @danielwhite._ DoP: @1800aaroncito 1st AD: @jellewelbeck Production Designer: @davidblecher 1st AC: @finnrobilliard Gaffer: @jort_boy_ Sound Recordists: @luca.rabak @guy_brooks_sound @_ronan_lobo Costume Designer: @si_quail Colourist: @conorcolour For a full selection of stills, visit conorcolour.com