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Who’s got a trailer to share this week? I do, I do! drop yours below!
In Person Meetup tomorrow!!
https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1970/April-Stage-32-Phoenix-In-Person-Meetup
Hey folks! Laura Ackermann is having a 24-hour AMA in the Acting Lounge, focused on “What Should Performers Look for in a Publicist?”
Laura is the founder of Advantage PR, publicist, & branding expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota). She’s answering questions like:
When’s the perfect ti...
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I thought this was so cool! This video explores GODZILLA's Journey From Practical to Digital Effects in all eras of Godzilla. Godzilla Minus One was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time and that's due in large part to how incredible the practical and visual effects were, especially on suc...
Expand postGodzilla is literally the king as well as great document, along with King Kong, of the history of VFX. Great idea for a video, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic share, Ashley Renee Smith! I'm looking forward to seeing "Godzilla Minus One." I'd like to see a modern-day Godzilla movie that uses practical effects, the way they did in the first Godzilla...
Expand commentI've always been a big fan of practical effects, it would be nice to see just how far practical can go in the modern age. Thanks Ashley Renee Smith
Ashley Renee Smith I love the practical effects, Ashley. The artistry of it all is amazing. Constructing electricity pylons out of wax is so imaginative. I loved it. I also loved the Tristar film with...
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The tools in post-production are increasing in complexity, flexibility, and affordability. Many extremely powerful features 10 years ago would have cost just as much as the computers that make them, when in 2024 you can download a free program to do nearly everything you need. Keeping your computer...
Expand postHardware limits are a factor but my 2017 and 2019 Intel workstations are still fine. I upgraded the CPU and GPU a couple of years ago on the 2017 box and it's still does high-end post-work just fine....
Expand commentThanks Stephen Van Vuuren That's a good point, I do fine myself getting software more often than hardware.
When you think of a major Hollywood blockbuster with amazing stunts and explosions being heralded as a all-in-camera practical effect masterpiece with no CGI, does invisible CGI come to mind? I have an amazing appreciation for VFX artists, and practical effect specialists but I use to think that the...
Expand postIt is a but confusing and you make a really good point, Daniel Husbands.. Perhaps "limited CGI" is more appropriate but on some level it's like sweetening sound - these shots and stunts are amazing an...
Expand commentExcellent share, Daniel Husbands! I think this is my first time hearing about invisible CGI. I thought some of the shots in the "Fast" movies were practical. If a movie has invisible CGI, I think it s...
Expand commentIt is confusing as there are a many in-camera visual effects and optical effects that are not CGI that this muddled. Invisible CGI is the goal of all CGI but often falls short.
In this Film Courage video, Lucas Harger, an acclaimed film and commercial editor, supervising editor, and partner at Bruton Stroube Outpost, discusses what his first steps include when editing a new film project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBiqQED27sI...
Expand postGreat share, Ashley Renee Smith! Two big things I took from the video: 1) the importance of collaboration between a director and editor and 2) the importance of giving an editor room to work....
Expand commentI really like the idea of being the first audience, letting the footage impact you without any outside explanation. Thanks Ashley Renee Smith
Awesome share, Ashley Renee Smith. Love how he discusses the preparation, craft and artistry of doing these critical first steps in the edit.
I completely agree, Daniel Husbands! I've always known that a film is made three times- when it's written, when it's filmed, and when it's edited. But I never considered the impact that seeing the com...
Expand commentSome programs I’ve never heard of here: https://www.techradar.com/best/adobe-after-effects-alternatives
Thanks for sharing, Amanda Toney! I might end up making sizzle reels for my scripts and who knows? Maybe one of these programs will help.
I like there assessment of the different tools, it's great that there are so many free tools to get into. Great article Amanda Toney
Here is a fantastic explanation of the post-production process from StudioBinder. The entire Stages of Filmmaking playlist is worth a watch, they do a fantastic job of really pulling together all the aspects of the various processes.
https://youtu.be/qKPHNWEV5_o?si=cCcql4NoH_9AyNCx...
Expand postI've wondered for a while why post-production takes so long sometimes, Daniel Husbands. That video breaks it down. Thanks for sharing!
This is so comprehensive! Thank you for sharing, Daniel Husbands! Is there a part of the process that you enjoy the most?
That's a tough one, I like so much of it. I suppose getting picture lock is such a rewarding feeling, but there is nothing quite like showing someone a VFX shot and they ask "What did you do?" There's...
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I had an interesting experience watching Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One last year. I'm a huge fan of the MI series. Everything about them is top-notch and so much fun! I've known how Tom Cruise does most of his stunts in these pictures, but while watching Dead Reckoning, in several sc...
Expand postIncredible share, Dustin Richardson! EPIC stunt! I like that they focused on practice and safety so much. There are times when movies need to have CGI instead of live-action stunts, but I like the loo...
Expand commentThat video was absolutely bonkers! Thank you for sharing. I think the sooner post production teams can get involved with filming it makes the post process much easier. That way everyone is working tog...
Expand commentI also really enjoy the MI series and have found that the blend of practical and CGI is a fantastic balance to achieve the most convincing vision. However, I also have watched films and thought "Thats...
Expand commentThis sounds like an incredible deal, Amanda Toney! I'm happy for the post-production coordinators, their families, and future coordinators and their families!
Stephen Follows is a mind of information and is renowned in his work in the industry.
Here's an interesting article about the 'colourisation' of the film industry and the trends that led to it.
Whilst Follows mentions the hand-tinting of frames at as an early attempt at bringing colour to cinema audie...
Expand postSam Sokolow as a kid I went to many Saturday Matinee programmes, with my sister. We saw things like Rocket Man and your typical B Movies. This was the early 60s. And then when I came across 70mm (cine...
Expand commentDaniel Husbands yeah, Daniel. When I was a kid I assumed that this must be something new in cinema, but didn't know it went back to the 1890s.
I just watched my blu-ray of the L'Inhumaine for the first time a couple of weeks ago and found the use of color extremely effective. It's a compelling film. I've owned for some time Trip to the Moon with the hand colored film, also looks remarkable.
Stephen Van Vuuren Hi Stephen, it’s a great film and like Caligari the blanket colourisation works really well. I’ve only seen clips of Trip to the Moon, but was excited to see the hand-colouring of f...
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I got a "The page you are looking for is no longer available or has been moved" message, Mike Boas.
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WOW!
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Thanks Maurice. Here's a new link.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/frenzy-moon-horror-movie/coming_soon...
Expand commentThanks Maurice. Here's a new link.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/frenzy-moon-horror-movie/coming_soon
You're welcome, Mike Boas. Thanks for the link. Incredible trailer! Scary! I just signed up for updates on the campaign.
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Looks like fun Fran Harris