Render Time

What does it take to truly understand color?In this episode, I sit down with Jason Druss — a former NFL Films colorist turned Adobe product marketing leader — to break down his journey from shooting mini DV movies as a kid… to helping shape the future of color in Premiere on Desktop.We get into:- The moment he realized directing wasn’t his path- The worst project that forced him to rethink everything- What it’s really like color grading at NFL Films- The emotional decision to leave his dream job And how everything he’s learned led to Adobe’s new Color Mode- This isn’t just a conversation about tools — it’s about identity, creativity, and finding your place in the process.If you’re an editor, filmmaker, or creative trying to figure out your next step… this one’s for you.

We are joined by filmmaker and producer Kelly Wilcox shares how she built a career without following a traditional path, along with lessons on advocating for yourself, finding your place in the industry, and growing as a creative. A candid conversation about filmmaking, community, and making your own opportunities.

In this episode, filmmaker Scott herder shares how his first major client taught him hard lessons about pricing, confidence, and navigating client expectations—after realizing he undercharged by nearly $100,000. A candid conversation about filmmaking, business, and learning the hard way.

In this episode, cinematographer Sarah Whelden shares lessons from her first feature film, creative challenges on set, and the mistakes that made her better behind the camera. A candid conversation about filmmaking, growth, and what it really takes to succeed as a cinematographer.

In this episode, video creator Ben Lane shares hard-earned lessons from 30 years in the industry, from stressful edits and missed moments to battling imposter syndrome. A candid conversation about storytelling, growth, and what it really takes to improve as a creator.

Render Time is a show where host Shawn McDaniel talks with video creators about their best and worst projects and the lessons behind them. In this episode, filmmaker and creator Roger Seng shares stories from his career, including failures behind the camera, dealing with imposter syndrome, and why redundancy is essential in filmmaking. The conversation also explores storytelling, creative resilience, and the personal documentary that helped him reconnect with his identity and family history.Follow Roger on Instagram:   / rogerseng  Follow Shawn and Render Time on Instagram:  / shawntcb    / rendertimepodcast