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Coffee & Content: Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors On Directors
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Oscar-winner James Cameron talks with BARBIE director Greta Gerwig about their process, not just as directors, but as writers and storytellers.
In the second video, you’ll get a fascinating...
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Tips For Shooting A Cinematic Documentary
I just watched this great video with tips and thoughts on documentary visual styles. What do you all think, are these good suggestions to keep in mind? Do you have any that you'd like to add?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7eWCkyyNss...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 5 months ago
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it, Maurice Vaughan!
Sam Sokolow
- 5 months ago
This is incredibly cool and with the proliferation of docs so smart for filmmakers to watch this. Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!
Sam Rivera
- 5 months ago
what a great share Ashley Renee Smith !
Ashley Renee Smith
- 5 months ago
Thanks! I hope its helpful.
Archive 81 - and a question of cameras
Hello!
I really enjoyed the series 'Archive 81', and I just watched a short video about cameras that appeared on the show (link below).
I know absolutely nothing about cameras, but was wondering if someone that does could help me out with some queries.
1: If...
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Mario Leone
- 5 months ago
Super 8 All about Super8
Mark Giacomin
- 5 months ago
Ha ha, thanks Mario Leone, funnily enough that is about the only camera I recognise by name.
Mark Giacomin
- 5 months ago
Hey Sam Rivera, hurrah! Someone that likes it. I wont say too much about it as Mark Deuce will be checking it out, but at times it was very creepy.
Mark Giacomin
- 5 months ago
Genuinely interested to know what you think, after you have had a chance to watch it Mark Deuce
Ashley Renee Smith
- 6 months ago
Great share, Florin Şumălan!
Sam Rivera
- 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing Florin Şumălan
Networking for cinematographers
Hi everyone! In my latest vlog I discuss the importance of networking. I invited my friend Alicia Robbins to discuss this with me. Check it out.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/cinematography-networking-tips-3556...
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Awesome blog Gareth Taylor !
Coffee & Content: The Spielberg Look
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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Does your camera really matter?
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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Ty Strange
- 6 months ago
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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Ty Strange
- 6 months ago
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!
Harshad Mori
- 6 months ago
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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Stephen Folker
- 6 months ago
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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Harshad Mori
- 6 months ago
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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Maurice Vaughan
- 6 months ago
The water reflection (starting at 0:10) is incredible, Amanda Toney! I wonder how Roger took that shot.
Cinematography Networking Tips!
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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Sam Sokolow
- 6 months ago
This is a great share for DPs and camera operators - thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!
The Creator Cinematographer Interview: Meet Oren Soffer - Collider Interviews
"...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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Soft Lighting on a Budget
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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Gareth Taylor
- 8 months ago
100% Ashley Renee Smith!
Mario Leone
- 7 months ago
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.
Nathan Woodward
- 7 months ago
Great post Stephen! Really good and solid advice.
Debbie Croysdale
- 6 months ago
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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Stephen Folker
- 6 months ago
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.
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Great share, J. Austin Gentry! Quentin Tarantino talked about hiring talented artists who understand your (a director's) vision. Things go so much smoother during filming when the people you surround...
Expand commentGreat share, J. Austin Gentry! Quentin Tarantino talked about hiring talented artists who understand your (a director's) vision. Things go so much smoother during filming when the people you surround yourself with understand your vision.
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Awesome share! Tarantino, like any filmmaker, doesn't;t bat a thousand but he's one of my favorite filmmakers ever and you can feel his entire team pulling in the same direction on everything he does....
Expand commentAwesome share! Tarantino, like any filmmaker, doesn't;t bat a thousand but he's one of my favorite filmmakers ever and you can feel his entire team pulling in the same direction on everything he does. Thanks, J. Austin Gentry!