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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, StudioBinder breaks down Janusz Kamiński’s cinematography style who collaborated with Steven Spielberg on all of his films for the last three decades.
The second video analyzes a scene from...
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As a cinematographer, so many times potential clients ask me, 'what kind of camera are you shooting with', that I've started to say, 'does it matter'? Many will argue it does, but I disagree. It's a tool. I can build some pretty cool furniture in my garage workshop with generic, not so great tools b...
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Funny you should mention that lens, Stephen Folker. I've had my eye on that one for the last few weeks.
The short is in the can already. It was an exercise in stepping through the filmmaking process, t...
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Thx, Stephen Van Vuuren! And nice to meet you. I do enjoy the anamorphic look and the tech behind it. Love the names of your cats!
Everyone has own choice and it depends on how you feed light to your camera.
for me atleast if it delivering good resolution and better dynamic range then it's enough.
this can be Blackmagic pocket 6...
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Harshad Mori good point! Everyone should have a choice (Red, Arri, Nikon, etc). But the point is, not to get hung up on the camera model. By the way, would love to see your finished film when it's rea...
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Stephen Folker you can watch it's trailer on above link on YouTube . you will find full movie on same channel on YouTube. this film was everyone's debut...
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The water reflection (starting at 0:10) is incredible, Amanda Toney! I wonder how Roger took that shot.
Hey, DPs!
Check out today's great new vlog video from Directors of Photography, Gareth Taylor and Alicia Robbins, sharing their insights and tips for networking as cinematographers!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/cinematography-networking-tips-3556...
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This is a great share for DPs and camera operators - thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!
"...Soffer winds up exceeding all expectations with his work in The Creator. Not only is the finished film packed to the brim with stunning visuals, but Soffer also contributed to developing a production process that could change big-budget filmmaking for the better going forward..."
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Hey everyone, so I'm wrapping up my no-budget feature film and one thing that I love about Cinematography is lighting. It creates a mood for your overall film. And I love working with lighting on a tight budget. Okay..l lied. Where is Mr. Moneybags to fund my next project? In all seriousness, any li...
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100% Ashley Renee Smith!
I like to call it visual signature…
Visual signature was used in films like “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.”
Sometimes some of the visuals can make for a very thematic film. This is how people can stand out by creating their own visual signature.
Great post Stephen! Really good and solid advice.
Tinkering & studying basic lighting tools, free add ons, portable lenses or i phone apps can work magic all depending on imagination of artist. We are swamped with high tech & VFX, yet watching vintag...
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Debbie - we are definitely spoiled today. But one things for certain, a specific camera / lens brand doesn't make an image look good. It's the beholder of the tools.
What are the Goals of Good Lighting?
So what is it we want lighting to do for us? There are many jobs, and they include creating an image that has:
• A full range of tones and gradations of tone.
• Color control and balance.
• Shape and dimension in the individual subjects.
• Separation: subjects stand o...
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James Cameron
It may be ideas from directors but the Director of Photography and the lighting team - Gaffer and Key Grip that actually set the lights. My dad was a gaffer on many, many feature films. He and his DP...
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Lighting = Mood :-)
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Oscar-winning Director of Photography, Erik Messerschmidt, breaks down the opening of David Fincher’s new thriller, “The Killer.”
In the second video, Nerdstalgic explains “The Dutch Angle” i...
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Excited to share my latest demo reel for Fight Choreography on Stage 32! I poured my heart and soul into creating every sequence entirely on my own, and I'm thrilled with the results. It's a showcase of dedication, creativity, and a deep passion for the art of choreographing dynamic fight scenes. If...
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Great demo reel, Mario Leone. The "Yule Be Sorry" scene still cracks me up. I like the big letters in the intro. I'm not sure if they were in your last reel.
I don’t think so. I agree…
I think the big letters make the reel feel more "action" and "fight," if that makes sense, Mario Leone.
Hey DPs,
I just read this interesting article about the cinematography in A24's horror film, Talk To Me. Has anyone here seen the movie since it was released wide? Thoughts on how the visuals came together?
"The cinematographer chose ZEISS Supreme Primes with ARRI Alexa Mini to bring a realistic foun...
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I haven't seen the film but this was a really cool piece and I am definitely going to see it now. Thanks for the share, Ashley Renee Smith!
Looks like an amazing film, I'll be adding to my running list of films to see. Thanks for sharing!
I know, I can't wait to see it now!
Ashley Renee Smith It's high on my list after a number of people told me to watch it. I'll loop back around when I do.
Please do, Gareth Taylor!
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, you'll look at the differences between ‘cinematic lighting’ and ‘natural lighting.’ Often what we think of as 'natural' is anything but. However, there are plenty of films that do manage to us...
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The key with natural light is to utilize what's existing in a practical manner. Example, if you have a window with light coming through, and someone enters the room, they should either walk through th...
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You're welcome, Stephen Folker. Thanks for sharing the advice.
Who here remembers when that came out? While it didn't seem like a super practical camera, I always wanted to film on one. Last I checked the prices have skyrocketed on eBay.
Wanted to get one . It was a hardy little camera with nostalgia .
Lindbergh E Hollingsworth I remember when it came out it was a flat 3k. I almost bought it but settle with a Blackmagic.
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