Creative Collision: Nice Shoes
& Gigantic Studios
Two post production industry veterans meet to discuss their lives and careers in the field.
Meet the artists
In this edition of Creative Collision, Nice Shoes colorist Lenny Mastrandrea is joined by Gigantic Studios’ Tristan Baylis to discuss their lives and careers in the post production industry.
Lenny Mastrandrea
Colorist, Nice Shoes
Lenny Mastrandrea’s father, a true craftsman, inspired him to perpetually create and evolve. One of his recent projects is Life’s Rewards, a scripted series for Amazon Prime Video. He has always embraced the potential of color, fashioning styles for content in an effort to find a unique look that enhances a story or brand. His passion as a colorist has never ceased, every day studying and experimenting with how color can impact the construction of a story.
Tristan Baylis, M.P.S.E.
Audio Creative Director & Re-recording Mixer,
Gigantic Studios
Tristan Baylis, a Somerset-born re-recording mixer and sound designer, is the creative director at NYC’s Gigantic Studios. With 2x EMMY® and 3x Golden Reel nominations, a CAS nomination, and over 150 credits, he’s a seasoned collaborator in post audio. Working across formats from ATMOS to immersive gallery audio, Tristan has collaborated with notable filmmakers and brands like HBO, A24, Netflix, and Aston Martin.
Bringing Client Vision to Life
Establishing Look and Style
AI Tools in Workflows
Archival Footage
Watch the Full INTERVIEW
Join supervising sound editor Tristan Bayliss and senior colorist Lenny Mastrandrea for Creative Collision, a conversation about the artistry behind sound and color in film and advertising. From balancing authenticity with modern enhancements to navigating AI’s role, they reveal how their journeys and creative processes shape immersive storytelling. Explore the craftsmanship that brings visuals and audio to life and transforms post-production into an emotional experience.
Client Communication
Working Remotely
Documentary vs Features
Multiple Screens
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