Selected Skills
  • Conform
  • Dailies
  • Finishing/Delivery
What I Do
  • Broadcast/Web Scripted Long Form
  • Feature Documentary
  • Short Films

Over the past fifteen years, Arthur Ditner has worked in post-production in a variety of roles including colorist, editor, and dailies producer. He currently teaches and writes about technology news full-time, and helps post-production supervisors get through QC failures with paint fixes in a hurry.

Arthur started his career in 2007 as a broadcast technician, monitoring the live feeds and scheduling of programming within master control (and performed many tape-to-tape dubs). In 2012, he relocated to Atlanta, GA to launch the post-production division of Sim International which included near-set dailies labs, LTO writing, turnkey Avid suites, and custom designed DIT cart rental packages. In 2015, Arthur returned to Toronto and began working as a colourist on broadcast series. In 2019 he was the senior colourist on two Netflix originals series: Jinn, and Delhi Crime.

Arthur has taught post-production courses at Humber College, the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers Toronto, Seneca College, Blackmagic Design, and Sheridan College. He has also mentored up and coming talent as part of YouTube’s NextUp programme, and has been a guest speaker at OCAD and SCAD universities.

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Tutorials by Arthur Ditner

5 tutorials found.

Delivery Tips for Remote Sessions and DaVinci Resolve Trainers

When it’s time to share your Resolve User Interface with a remote client or classroom, a few simple tips and optimizations can win the day!

Which Consumer Hard Drives Are Best For Post Production?

If you’re a small shop or solo, using correct hard drive metrics ensures you’re buying the performance you need (and buying smartly).

Extending the life of old computers? Becoming a Contributor?

This lively Office Hours answers questions on extending the life of an old computer, becoming a Contributor, and impressions of Resolve 18.

Digging Deeper Into Fusion Connect for Avid - Workflows and Gotcha's

In Part 2, Arthur Ditner digs into various workflows helping you sidestep a few issues while thinking through color management.

Investigating Fusion Connect for Avid Media Composer - Does It Work?

Welcome Arthur Ditner as a new Mixing Light Contributor! Learn about Fusion Connect with Avid Media Composer - its strengths and limitations.