Making the Grade: Siggy Ferstl Speaks to LBB on Being Harmonic, Not Heavy-Handed

July 11, 2024 Jul. 11, 2024

Siggy Ferstl, with his keen eye and extensive technical expertise, has contributed to a host of major feature films, episodic TV shows, and commercials. His extensive list of credits includes the highly anticipated Netflix series Avatar: The Last Air Bender, the beloved series Wednesday, the wildly popular The Night Agent, the well-received big-budget sci-fi series Lost in Space, and international sensations Narcos and follow-up Narcos: Mexico. He has also colored the high-profile, unique Prime Video science fiction series, The Boys, and its spinoff, Gen V.

In the article, Siggy speaks about how he’s honed his craft and creative process when working with collaborators. “When I see the images for a commercial, my first impressions are usually about how it was shot. I try to put myself in the cinematographer’s headspace before having a conversation with the creatives to see what their ideas and expectations are for the spot. I usually weigh up all those factors, and I like it when I can have the time to get a feel of the images and then develop a look once I have all that information.”

Read more about Siggy and his key advice for colorists here.