The Suite

Color Grading Theater

The Suite: Providing the Finishing Touch

Developed by MMC Studios Cologne in collaboration with the renowned post production house WeFadeToGrey, “The Suite” offers top of the line technology for the post production of movies and cinema commercials.

The color grading suite was designed as a movie theater and is equipped with a large screen, a Christie 4K projector, Blackmagic Design’s “DaVinci Resolve” and Filmlight’s “Baselight” grading systems, a high-end sound system, and a separate lounge area.

The color correction on the 40 square meters (430 sq.ft.) screen allows very accurate color decisions and fatigue-free working.

In addition, color grading artists, directors, cinematographers and producers are not only able to see what the audience will eventually see in the theaters, but they are also able hear it – with an amazing sound. The Dolby Atmos system installed in “The Suite” is otherwise only found in high-end movie theaters.

Furthermore, the grading stage covers the most diverse requirements: customers use it to finish their film projects, but also for the screening of films, commercials and TV shows, or as an event location (see Showcase Events & Trade Shows).

“The Suite” is open to all filmmakers and post production service providers.

Here is an overview of the most important technical facts for you:

Technical Data

screen: 9.80 m (w) x 4.10 m (h) = 40 qm / 430 sq. ft.
Christie CP 4230 4K DCI compliant projection
Dolby Atmos 48 speaker setup
Qube Xi Cinema Server 2K, 4K playback
Blu-Ray Player
28 to max. 50 luxury chairs, including 8 electrically adjustable premium chairs

Color Grading

Baselight TWO or DaVinci Resolve grading systems available, up to 4K
large pool of WeFadeToGrey’s in-house and freelance color grading artists
further film lab services available via WeFadeToGrey

Screening

replay of all current file formats up to 4K
replay of Blu-Ray Disc up to HD in 5.1
DCP screenings (IOP or SMPTE), up to 4K | 5.1. up to Atmos
laptop presentations via HDMI, up to HD
live show signal transfer to the theater via MMC’s control rooms (up to HD)

Projects

Auerhaus; Director: Neele Leana Vollmar
Benjamin the Elephant; Director: Tim Trachte
Die Unbeugsamen; Director: Torsten Kröner
Home; Director: Franka Potente
In the Light of the Night; Director: Misha Kreuz
Je Suis Karl; Director: Christian Schwochow
Laura’s Star; Director: Joya Thome
My Life as Lotta – Bingo Flamingo!; Director: Neele Leana Vollmar
So Near the Horizon; Director: Tim Trachte
Stowaway; Director: Joe Penna
Sunburned; Director: Carolina Hellsgård
The Middle Man; Director: Bent Hamer
The Operative; Director: Yuval Adler
The Three Exclamation Marks; Director: Viviane Andereggen

“After two years of planning and construction, we have expanded our portfolio with “The Suite” in 2019, thus creating exciting opportunities for film makers. The result is a grading theater and screening room at the highest technical level. It is impressive! Take a look and let yourself be inspired.“

Elke Terhorst
Account Manager Studios (Property Management)