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From Spain to "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" — Juan Cabrera on Color, Craft, and Creative Grit

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Juan Cabrera’s journey from a small town in Spain to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters is a masterclass in creative grit and technical mastery. A self-taught artist with roots in animation and VFX, Juan found his calling in color grading, where storytelling meets science.

Whether contributing to "Star Trek Into Darkness" or "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Juan’s work brings clarity, emotion, and cohesion to the screen. Today, he leads LightBenders, a post-production studio built on collaboration, innovation, and heart.

Juan opens up about how color shapes narrative, why early collaboration across departments matters, and what it means to build a career by staying curious and committed to the craft. If you’re navigating a creative path or want a behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life on screen, tune in and be inspired.

🎯 What You’ll Hear:
✔ Juan’s path from early animation work in Spain to Hollywood post-production
✔ The artistic and emotional role of a colorist in storytelling
✔ How LUTs, HDR, and color theory impact what we feel on screen
✔ Behind-the-scenes insights from working on "Startup," "Star Trek," and more
✔ Why early involvement can save time, elevate quality, and spark creative breakthroughs

💬 Ask Us:
What film’s look stayed with you long after the credits? Tag @NRJMediaGroup or DM us.

💬 We’d love to hear how Energis Podcast has sparked your journey! Share your story with us ✨

🌐 Thank you for listening! Stay inspired. Stay bold. Stay Energis’d. Visit us at www.nrjmediagroup.com to learn more and connect with our growing community.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Juan Cabrera (00:00:00)

2. Early Years and Passion for Animation (00:03:45)

3. Building a Career from Spain to England (00:10:52)

4. Becoming a Colorist by Chance (00:18:40)

5. What Does a Colorist Actually Do? (00:22:56)

6. The Science of Image and Color (00:31:46)

7. Working on Major Productions (00:43:03)

8. Founding LightBenders Studio (00:48:27)

9. Go-to Strategy for Achieving Your Goals (00:51:35)

10. Final Thoughts and Personal Wisdom (00:57:10)

9 episodes

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Juan Cabrera’s journey from a small town in Spain to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters is a masterclass in creative grit and technical mastery. A self-taught artist with roots in animation and VFX, Juan found his calling in color grading, where storytelling meets science.

Whether contributing to "Star Trek Into Darkness" or "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Juan’s work brings clarity, emotion, and cohesion to the screen. Today, he leads LightBenders, a post-production studio built on collaboration, innovation, and heart.

Juan opens up about how color shapes narrative, why early collaboration across departments matters, and what it means to build a career by staying curious and committed to the craft. If you’re navigating a creative path or want a behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life on screen, tune in and be inspired.

🎯 What You’ll Hear:
✔ Juan’s path from early animation work in Spain to Hollywood post-production
✔ The artistic and emotional role of a colorist in storytelling
✔ How LUTs, HDR, and color theory impact what we feel on screen
✔ Behind-the-scenes insights from working on "Startup," "Star Trek," and more
✔ Why early involvement can save time, elevate quality, and spark creative breakthroughs

💬 Ask Us:
What film’s look stayed with you long after the credits? Tag @NRJMediaGroup or DM us.

💬 We’d love to hear how Energis Podcast has sparked your journey! Share your story with us ✨

🌐 Thank you for listening! Stay inspired. Stay bold. Stay Energis’d. Visit us at www.nrjmediagroup.com to learn more and connect with our growing community.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Juan Cabrera (00:00:00)

2. Early Years and Passion for Animation (00:03:45)

3. Building a Career from Spain to England (00:10:52)

4. Becoming a Colorist by Chance (00:18:40)

5. What Does a Colorist Actually Do? (00:22:56)

6. The Science of Image and Color (00:31:46)

7. Working on Major Productions (00:43:03)

8. Founding LightBenders Studio (00:48:27)

9. Go-to Strategy for Achieving Your Goals (00:51:35)

10. Final Thoughts and Personal Wisdom (00:57:10)

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