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The Shape of Water and Lighting!
During the filming of "Crimson Peak," Guillermo del Toro handed cinematographer Dan Laustsen the screenplay for "The Shape of Water." Laustsen initially wondered how they would shoot the unique story of a mute woman falling in love with a humanoid-amphibian creature...
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Hey, All!
There are 2 Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, February 15th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and help b...
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Two great cities that'll have two great meetups. Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!
Yeah, I'm excited Sam Sokolow! I wish I could be in multiple places at once!
Hey, All!
Don't miss out on tomorrow’s fantastic AMA with Philippe Deseck, SAG Nominated Stunt Performer & Coordinator (SHANG-CHI, THE MEG, AQUAMAN) in the Filmmaking Lounge! Philippe is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Working with a Stunt Coordinator".
The questions won’t be...
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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in his “Coffee & Content” blog series.
In the first video, “Maestro” cinematographer Matty Libatique talks about the emotional Thanksgiving fight scene in the film, done in a single shot.
In the second video, host Stephen Colbert sit...
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What did you think of the film "Maestro," Maurice Vaughan? Bradley sure was impressive.
I haven't seen "Maestro" yet, Dustin Richardson, but it's near the top of my watchlist. Excited to check it out.
In today’s blog, Shawn Yeo (independent filmmaker and cinematographer) shares a survival guide of things to keep in mind when shooting a horror film.
www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-shoot-horror-films-that-scare-the-bejesus-ou......
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Sounds good Maurice! The scarier....the better!!!
Definitely, Ryan Christiansen. I don't make movies but one thing that helps me write scary scripts is putting my fears in the script.
Thanks @Maurice “Hazer” a great tip.
You're welcome, Debbie Croysdale. I use some of the tips when I write Horror scripts, especially Atmosphere & Location.
Hey guys, I recently just came out with a new horror short film. As you know I make films for very cheap and only use one camera. I wanted to go with a "green" look for the film since I believed in made it look more scary. Someone, please let me guys know what you think and what I did well and could...
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Congrats on the short. I know zero about cinematography, but I liked the 'green' look, to me it contributed to the unease after something wasn't where it was supposed to be.
As an addendum to this, while it was a long time ago, I recall being struck by the colour tone of a film called 'Piercing'.
That's awesome! I have no idea about cinematography but I love the "green" look. You had me scared! I thought the girl would be back with a second warning but I wasn't expecting that to happen! I subscribed to your channel :) Congrats! I loved your work!
Good stuff man. Color grading needs work. I would grade skin tones on a separate node. Too much green in them.
Well, it seems that Top Gun 3 is officially in the works, albeit slowly. It's going to be interesting to see how they try to top what they did in TG2 visually. My husband worked on some of the lenses that they used to film TG2 and I was blown away by the final visuals of the film.
What do you all hop...
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So surprised (yet not) surprised that they are actually making a third!
Me too, Sam Rivera!
Maurice Vaughan, we rewatched the first one before seeing Maverick and I was glad that I did. It made the small references more clear.
If a film makes over a billion dollars it should have a sequel. I LOVED the first TOP GUN - it was definitional for me when I was young. I LOVED the second - it turned the industry around when it need...
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Wow! That's awesome news!! I loved Maverick. The flight scenes were phenomenal!!
What are your big takeaways?
https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/maestro-cinematographer-matthew-libatique-bradley-cooper-1235894357/
Matty is so crazy talented! I haven't seen Maestro yet, but I'm excited to because I'm a fan of Matty's work!
Yeah he's one of the best DP's working today!
How Cool!! Kodak's new/old Super 8 Camera has officially been announced! It's meant to be a combination of both analog and digital! You can even use C-mount prime lenses or adapters to mount the lens of your choice. It looks pretty neat!
What do you all think, is this worth the high price or does it...
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oh wow I admit this looks sick especially for a revamped version but definitely not in my range!
Overpriced novelty. If you want the Super 8 look, but a Super 8 camera off eBay for a few hundred bucks and some film. There are still places that process. Or just buy an original Blackmagic Cinema camera from a 10+ years ago. Super organic look straight out of camera.
I loved my old Super 8 camera. Agree with Stephen Folker that there are easier ways to accomplish this look but making those old first little films was amazing.
Stephen Folker My first movie camera was a Super 8 camera I got from a yard sale for $5. Now, adjusting for inflation, $30. The price is extreme on this.
Nathan Woodward for real! I personally own about a half dozen super 8 cameras. They are easy to come by, and don't look as great as people think. It's 8mm. But for something fun to try, it's pretty do...
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I have actually felt like digital is more expensive, but for a different reason. It's ease of use allows for a lot time to be wasted. Back when we were shooting on film that focus puller better know w...
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Tomorro'w's ASK ME ANYTHING (AMA) is going to be awesome!
Kenneth Lui, Filmmaker, Editor, and Professional VFX Artist (BATMAN V. SUPERMAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY), will be hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") from 2/7 to 2/8 in the Post-Production Lounge, focused on...
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Kenneth is the best!
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It looks very effective! I haven't seen this film but I've seen Crimson Peak :)
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Out of curiosity, Maurice Vaughan, do you write and direct your own films? Only asking since I'm not always certain producers, directors, DP's, Art directors enjoy reading that kind of stuff in script...
Expand commentOut of curiosity, Maurice Vaughan, do you write and direct your own films? Only asking since I'm not always certain producers, directors, DP's, Art directors enjoy reading that kind of stuff in scripts, unless it is REALLY important to put it in. I always learned that you need that part (mainly) to the director, DP, etc. But I can see it working very well when you write and direct your own film, either on a low budget or a big one.
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Hi, Jaap Ruurd Feitsma. I only write scripts. I don't have any interest in directing. I only add color symbolization and other symbolization in my scripts if they're important to the story.
"I always l...
Expand commentHi, Jaap Ruurd Feitsma. I only write scripts. I don't have any interest in directing. I only add color symbolization and other symbolization in my scripts if they're important to the story.
"I always learned that you need that part (mainly) to the director, DP, etc." A director, DP, etc. can add symbolization later on, but I think it's the writer's job to include symbolization. Symbolization helps a writer give the story a deeper meaning.
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Yeah that makes sense, Maurice Vaughan! Thanks. Codes and conventions, in particular semiotics might be very useful, too in that regard :)
You're welcome, Jaap Ruurd Feitsma.