About — IRVING HARVEY

Service Offerings

COLOR GRADING

HDR and Expanded Color Space
Our facility is equipped with HDR mastering monitors and Dolby Vision certified to meet any possible delivery requirement

In-Facility Collaboration
Work with our colorists in-person at our facility in our client-oriented color suites
Remote Collaboration
Work with our colorists remotely via color-critical live stream or via high quality review postings

WORKFLOW AND FINISHING

Dailies Processing and Sharing
Generation of dailies with available options including sound sync, application of on-set looks, and watermarks shared via your preferred platform
DCP, IMF, Blu-Ray Authoring and Screening
Delivery
Delivery to festivals, networks, distributors, streaming platforms

LTO Backup and Delivery

Archival
Management and Documentation
Technical Consultation
Consultation on technical details, delivery requirements, and camera hardware choices during pre-production
Post Coordination
Scheduling, asset coordination, deliverable management

Colorists

SAMUEL GURSKY
Partner, Senior Colorist

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Samuel Gursky, the founder of Irving Harvey, is a senior colorist and a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, where he studied the editorial process. Over the past decade, he has honed his deep expertise in color grading while working on a diverse range of projects while dedicating himself to building Irving Harvey.

Samuel's passion for color grading goes beyond correction, as he strives to enhance the texture and feel of the visuals, bringing stories to life. His extensive portfolio of projects includes work showcased in the Venice Biennale, MoMA Doc Fortnight, along with SXSW Special Jury and Sundance Grand Jury prize winners.

Samuel has also taught color grading and workflow as an adjunct professor at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University’s graduate film program, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of filmmakers. His background as an editor and digital imaging technician gives him a well-rounded understanding of the post-production process, allowing him to approach color grading and finishing from a unique perspective and produce exceptional results with a strong technical foundation.

Matthew Greenberg is a senior colorist and partner at Irving Harvey. He completed his undergraduate studies at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he developed his skills in film and video production. His early interest in VFX, color science, and cinematography has influenced his approach to color grading, allowing him to create visually striking and engaging grades that bring life to each project.

As a colorist, he has over a decade of extensive experience working with some of the world's leading brands, such as Burger King, Porsche, Nintendo, Ben & Jerry's, Peloton, Uniqlo, Petsmart, and Kohl's. He has also worked on notable political campaigns, including Bernie Sanders for President 2016 and 2020, as well as Joe Biden for President 2020. He is known for his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of the brand or message through his color work.