HOLLYWOOD — Encore senior colorist Thor Roos has been promoted to vice president of business strategy for the post production & VFX company’s Vancouver office. In his new role, Roos will focus on expanding Encore’s presence in Vancouver while continuing to color grade select projects. Roos has been a fixture in the Vancouver post industry for more than 20 years. He joined Encore in 2012 and has served as a guiding force.
“When it comes to post production workflows, Encore Vancouver has the leading talent in the area and a reputation to match,” says Roos. “I look forward to building on my long-standing relationships and introducing clients to our well-honed 4K capabilities.”
Roos began his career transferring film negatives and prints to video, and discovered a passion for film, which he still maintains. He currently uses Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve and recently completed grading the first season of The Intruders for BBC America. He also worked on the ABC reality show The Quest and The Weinstein Company’s animated feature film Escape from Planet Earth, which was presented in 3D and 2D. In addition to Encore, Roos has held various positions at Technicolor and Command Post.