July 11, 2026
A short collection of things that caught my eye this week. Moments in film, color, and visual craft that feel considered and worth sitting with.
Man-Made Color On Display
Made In America - Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne
Ever wondered how everyday things are made? Christopher Payne's photographs take you inside American factories, showing the craftsmanship behind everything from footballs and flags to microchips and telescopes. Well worth a look if you're able.
A Music Video That Flows With Obsession And Passion
The Rolling Stones - Jealous Lover
Really enjoyed this music video, Directed by Chris Barrett & Luke Taylor. Cinematography by Larkin Seiple and Color Graded by Mike Howell supervised by Alex Bickel
A Classic Commercial
This is up there for one of the best commercials ever, for sure. Made in 1999, using VFX purely as a creative metaphor. No gimmicks, just pure cinema in a commercial.
Directed by the legendary Johnathan Glazer and shot by Ivan Bird. Let me know your most iconic commercial in the comments!
A Quote That Resonates With Me
In visual perception, a color is almost never seen as it really is… as it physically is. This fact makes color the most relative medium in art.
— Interaction of Color, 1963
A Striking Use Of The Color Blue
Feels like a different twist on an old Japanese painting with a vivid choice of the color blue. I love it.
Thank you for reading this week’s newsletter. I hope you find these pieces inspiring and thought-provoking. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. If you enjoyed the newsletter, please share it with friends and colleagues.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone
Matt
P.S Happy to share the Trailer for the film I worked on, ‘Hershey , directed by Mark Waters and shot by Ed Wu. In Theatres November 25th!
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I often get asked by Color Enthusiasts for book recommendations. I made a blog post where I share my favorite books HERE
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