Cinematography

The place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on all things lighting, framing, cameras, lenses and technique

Ashley Renee Smith
How This Low Budget Movie Filmed Half its Runtime in One Shot

A step-by-step breakdown of how Bi Gan filmed the legendary one-hour 3D long take in 2018’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night! It's an awesome watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQyVYyLYEA

Maurice Vaughan

It is an awesome watch, Ashley Renee Smith! Filming half a movie in one shot is INCREDIBLE! I have to check out this movie!

Ashley Renee Smith

Completely agree, Maurice Vaughan!

Sam Sokolow
Only 24 Hours Left To Register For The Global Film & TV Production Summit!

Stage 32ers! You only have 24 hours left to register for tomorrow's FREE virtual Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit!

Over 2,000 people have already registered to join top producers, film commissioners, and workforce development executives for a panel and Q&A where we'll discuss the current s...

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Ashley Renee Smith
How To Package Your Documentary Feature

In celebration of July Filmmakers Club, award-winning filmmaker James Kicklighter is sharing his tips for "How To Package Your Documentary Feature" in today's blog! Learn more HERE >> https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-package-your-documentary-feature-3802...

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Pat Savage

brilliant thanks dear girl

Ashley Renee Smith

Of course! James has amazing insights to share based on his experiences.

Pat Savage

Surely does!

Sam Sokolow
Only 2 days left to register for The Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit

The Stage 32 Global Film & TV Production Summit is only 2 days away!

Don't miss your chance to register for this FREE event on Wednesday, July 31st at 11am PST (you can join live at that time from wherever you are in the world).

I have the honor of moderating the panel with top producers, film commiss...

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Ashley Renee Smith
5 Reasons NOT To Shoot With A Gimbal

Hey, All!

In Depth Cine shared these insights into the 5 Reasons NOT To Shoot With A Gimbal. What do you think, community? Are there better methods that you prefer to use? Any tips or tricks that you'd like to share?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX1We64Gadk...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Bk Moorthy, are there other methods that you would choose to use on a professional set instead of a gimbal?

Mark Deuce

Never knew this Ashley Renee Smith Bk Moorthy and Thank You....

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Gareth Taylor

I've never been a fan of gimbals. They're too mechanical and 9 times out of 10 you notice it in shots. Steadicam offers a more natural feel since it's operated by a human rather than motors interpreti...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Knowing when/how to use them is definitely the key, Gareth Taylor!

Jeff Chain

I used to fly a Steadicam , and although it was helpful when using a heavy camera rig. It wasn't always necessary, like close up shots of actors embracing.

Emily Skye
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 7/24 to Thursday 7/25- The Pros & Cons of Being Both DP & Director on Your Projects

What up filmmakers! Emily Skye here!

I have been navigating the industry for 17 years and have done many music videos, over 10 shorts, 3 feature films, a few docuseries and TV pilots. You usually will catch me being the Director and DOP at the same time, like my first feature film “River”. I recentl...

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Pamela Jaye Smith

Great insights, Emily. You certainly are proving the old adage about learning as much as you can about every position and aspect of film-making. Not only does it make you more valuable on any set in a...

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Barbara Johnson

I would like to know if you're open to mentoring me. I have a BA from Full Sail in digital cinematography. I am lost as to what my next move is. I have been applying for jobs and networking. My end goal is to be a director/ writer.

Pamela Jaye Smith

Wishing you all the best on your career moves, Barbara. May you connect well with people who can guide and collaborate with you. We at Stage32 look forward to hearing more about you and your creative path.

Barbara Johnson

Hey Pamela! Thank you so much for the well wishes! what is it that you do as a career currently? how did you make your big break into the industry? @pamela jaye smith

Pamela Jaye Smith

Hi there, Barbara. You are most welcome. These days I'm a Story Consultant, Teacher, and Writer specializing in Mythology. For decades before that I was a producer and director and worked in many aspe...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Have You Joined In On July Filmmakers Club? It's Not Too Late!

Hey, All!

1. Comment on this week's Filmmaker...

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John Mezes
Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour July 25th Invitation!

Hi, Stage 32 Community!

As part of the Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour "Summer of Guests" Sessions, Noel Thompson and I would love to invite our community to join us for an introduction and Q&A session with a very special guest!

Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto is a producer, actor, and writ...

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Amanda Toney
Brandy Camille

This was beyond impressive! And all because a person say "what if"

Ashley Renee Smith

ONE OF THE BEST!! I love that episode so much, Amanda Toney! It's a work of art.

Gareth Taylor

Amanda Toney I had to re-watch that episode after I found out it was a single take. It's so good that I had not noticed the first time.

Amanda Toney

It's awesome, right Gareth Taylor! I bet you could pull that off...you have such an awesome knowledge of shots.

Ashley Renee Smith
Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera

"Blackmagic Design Announces the “World’s First Commercial Camera System and Editing Software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro”. Meet the URSA Cine Immersive, the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video. This camera is armed with 8K sensors with...

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Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Meet the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D camera, the world's first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video.
Stephen Folker

Blackmagic is on fire at the moment with all their releases.

Ashley Renee Smith

Completely agree, Stephen Folker! They're doing so many exciting things.

Tom Lapke

We live in the future, people.

Ashley Renee Smith

It’s so wild, Tom Lapke!!

Gareth Taylor

Wall-E is finally here!

Ashley Renee Smith
Why Movies From The 70s & 80s Look Like This: Kodak 100T 5247

I loved and just had to share this deep-dive look at Eastman’s 5247 100T II film stock, its characteristics, the new development process that it created, and why modern movies have a more diverse range of looks when compared to many of these films from the 70s and 80s.

What do you think community, wo...

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing, Ashley Renee Smith. I've wondered for a long time why movies nowadays look so different. I definitely wanna see this style make a comeback. I prefer the style....

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Gareth Taylor

Thanks Ashley Renee Smith . Great video. I LOVE film. This look won't be coming back for a number of reasons. Esthetic tastes have changed over time. This film stock and many others have disappeared....

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