Queso Manchego 2025

Introduction

The project was filmed and produced by INFINIA Studios. Was shot on ARRI ALEXA Mini Open Gate 3.4K, which provided maximum flexibility for the color pipeline.

The color workflow began with a primary color grade to establish the technical foundation. From there, I pushed the image toward a golden palette that evokes Spain's Golden Age of literature and the era of Cervantes. This warm, amber tonality creates a visual connection to the historical and cultural richness of that period, reinforcing the narrative's ties to tradition and heritage..

To further immerse the viewer in the historical atmosphere, I added film grain to the footage. The grain serves multiple purposes: it enhances the period aesthetic, adds organic texture to the digital capture, and elevates the overall image quality by providing depth and a timeless cinematic character.

One of the most demanding aspects of post-production involved the Don Quixote exterior sequence, which was shot on a massive LED wall. The color temperature of the LED screen didn't match the protagonist's lighting, creating a significant continuity issue. Through meticulous color correction and selective grading, I balanced the disparate sources to achieve visual cohesion while preserving the intended golden aesthetic throughout the scene..