Dexter Studios announced that it participated in the DI (Digital Intermediate) work for the film The Man Who Lived with the King and precisely realized the emotional flow of the work.
Set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457, "The Man Living with the King" tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revive the village, and the young king who is deposed and exiled. Director Jang Hang-jun made his historical drama directorial debut, and the film stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do. After surpassing one million viewers in just five days, the film continued its momentum during the Lunar New Year holiday, becoming the first film to surpass four million viewers in 2026.
In this production, Dexter focused on color design that emphasized the characters' emotional arc. Rather than emphasizing the formal aesthetic of typical historical dramas, he explained that the color correction was designed to naturally reveal the characters' emotional flow. In particular, in scenes where characters interact, he differentiated the film by subtly lowering the contrast, softening the spatial texture, rather than emphasizing the dramatic contrast.
Dexter DI headquarters colorist Jinyoung Park explained that the goal was to create a structure where emotions emerge first, with color supporting them. He emphasized that the work focused on allowing emotions to emerge on their own, rather than relying on color to explain them.
Dexter has performed digital color correction for numerous period dramas, including "The Age of Shadows," "The Fortress," "The Battle of Fengwudong," "The Man Standing Next," "Mogadishu," "Spring in Seoul," and "Harbin." The company has recently expanded its technical expertise beyond film and drama to include animation, variety shows, and short-form content, including its entry into the short drama post-production market.
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