I love watching recut trailers. Has anyone made a recut trailer? If so, do you have any tips for making them?...
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Whether you’re an editor, sound editor, Foley artist, compositor, VFX specialist or work in any profession related to the post-production process, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on your chosen craft of the business in general
How did you learn [insert software name here]?
I guess I am curious about people's experiences. Did you learn (Adobe, Maya, Davinci, Blender, Final Cut, Nuke, Avid) at school? Did you teach yourself? Follow a tutorial online? Or did you just wing it on the job?
Kerry Kennard
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow - I remember seeing Premiere on an iMac 27 in Mac Lab at EKU; it's pretty user friendly; Looked like it has great Video and Audio components.
Sam Sokolow
- 4 months ago
Kerry Kennard - it does. I'm a true novice editor and I am amazed at what I can accomplish on Premiere.
Kerry Kennard
- 4 months ago
Sam Sokolow - I’ve used iMovie for my drum videos; it’s good … but think Premiere is better handling the Video and Audio together. !!
Christopher Maes
- 3 months ago
Started with Final Cut, editing my kids' sports videos, then segued to Premiere Pro and had a talented Editor friend give me a bootcamp-style 2-day training to get underway with a feature film. (I als...
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Maia Buljeta
- 3 months ago
Hey! I learned some of the software I know in film school, but a bunch of it I actually learned on YouTube! Here’s the link to my free filmmaking guide, free creativity podcast, 50-page free Adobe Cre...
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AI in post-production: Friend of foe?
Would love to hear from post-production folks or producers on how you've been incorporating AI into your post production flow. Any pros? cons? tips? discoveries? I'm curious how everyone is approaching all these new tools that are available.
I use this one https://vocalremover.org
At a Film meeting, a guy showed the difference from before and after w some software last year.
It was interesting and … a little disturbing… as it was for scary type of scene. Also it was more thinne...
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Paul Rivers
- 4 months ago
Great ask Amanda Toney, for creators with big ideas, limited funds, and no patrons; only these tools can get our projects finished and available to our intended (niche?) audience.
To be honest, if I could have an AI create a fast and dirty assembly edit of a movie while I'm shooting, that would be most beneficial. Just to have a starting point. I have strong opinions on editing...
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Jeez, Amanda, is AI even Reel?
Quick Advice
The Stage32 community welcomes every level of skill and experience to learn and to share so that everyone can be better at what it is that they do. What is the number one tip that you would give to someone just getting into Post-Production? It could be any aspect of post production, but add a little...
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Daniel Husbands
- 4 months ago
I can't remember what show I got this from but my #1 tip is simply this "Trust but verify". I can remember so many occasions where I thought something was done that would make post so easy, and it was...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 4 months ago
Try to adjust the way you watch content. If you're just starting out, watch some of your favorite movies and shows with specific attention to the editing. Pay attention to where the cuts are, the editing choices that are being made, how the editing affects the story and character beats, etc.
Kerry Kennard
- 4 months ago
I’ve been working on 2 different music - audio pieces. In writing / editing- leave room in the music for more editing between verse / chorus.
One of my pieces written is a String / drum-Percussion pie...
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Christopher Maes
- 3 months ago
Try to become a complete filmmaker. The more you understand not just writing and directing, but basics of cinematography, editing, sound design, and music, the less daunting post-production will be. I...
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Are These the Best Real Time Render Engines? Marmoset Toolbag vs Keyshot
This video offers an interesting deep dive into the backgrounds and comparisons of using Marmoset Toolbag and/or Keyshot.
Do you use either program and if so, which do you prefer and why?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsruq8BENGs...
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Stephen V. Stone
- 3 months ago
Interesting. I don't work primarily as a 3D artist but these tools were both new to me. I have never seen them used in a film pipeline. These days real-time render in film is Unreal Engine dominated....
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Eon C. Rambally
- 3 months ago
Certainly interesting!
Center-Framing vs Chaos Cinema
A very interesting comparison between two different styles of editing and framing. Certainly something to consider if you also create your content as well as when working with others. Which style do you prefer?
https://youtu.be/VITjAkrzzzc?si=bcJmrgtEvXtsCxeT...
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Sam Sokolow
- 3 months ago
This is a great watch. I saw a whole doc on the making of Fury Road and the DP reiterated that every moment of the shoot was about center framing. One of my favorite action films and truly fascinating...
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Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 months ago
This is so interesting! I'm not sure I necessarily prefer one style over the other because I think it's dependent on what feels right for the particular project or story. But it's really interesting to get a closer look like this.
Stephen V. Stone
- 3 months ago
I also watched this excellent video as I subscribe to his channel. It does bring to forefront how many filmmakers I see ruin their films by failing to understand eyelines, framing, screen direction, c...
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Wednesday's Ask Me Anything in the Composing Lounge!
Hey, All!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Arhynn Descy, Acclaimed Film Composer, Producer, and Stage 32 Thought Leader (SEA OF LIES, EYE FOR AN EYE, BLANK) in the Composing Lounge! Arhynn is sharing her time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Composer Workflows: Why They're Impor...
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Xochi Blymyer
- 3 months ago
Thank you, looks like this will be another great AMA!
Kerry Kennard
- 3 months ago
Yes, some great points Xochi Blymyer -
She has good ideas. I left. Long post. Hopefully, I’ll hear something back.
Waiting Until Post-Production To Hire A Film Publicist Will Cost You
In today's blog, we're taking a deeper look into why independent filmmakers should have a film publicist on their team from the get-go.
Learn more here >>
https://www.stage32.com/blog/waiting-until-post-production-to-hire-a-fil......
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Sam Sokolow
- 3 months ago
This is such an often overlooked aspect when making an indie film but unit publicity can make or break a film’s success. Building awareness, sharing the story of making the film, building local and Na...
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Don’t Wait Til Post to Raise
The science of photoreal effects
VFX realism takes into account many different layers of lighting, physics, and math to create controllable but realistic effects of all types, including fire, smoke, debris, and even super powers. One of the grandest stages displaying all of the latest cutting edge technology is the final battle sce...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 3 months ago
The final battle scene in "Avengers: Endgame" is epic, Daniel Husbands! It has to be in the top ten VFX displays of all time.
Ashley Renee Smith
- 3 months ago
Incredible share, Daniel Husbands! I lost my mind the first time I watched this scene at the movie theater on opening night. It's incredible the scale of what they pulled off. There's so much happenin...
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Kerry Kennard
- 3 months ago
Video Copilot
In my humble opinion you would be hard pressed to find a visual effect enthusiast who hasn't heard of Andrew Kramer and Video Copilot. His tutorials and plugins have helped indie and professional artist a like for many years. In this interview by Motion Plus Design Andrew answers some questions abou...
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He's amazing. I've used some of his tutorials using After Effects on short films.
This Week's In-Person Stage 32 Meetups in Austin & Phoenix!
Hey, Post-Pros!
There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, May 16th! 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...
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This was hilarious. Thanks for sharing!
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You're welcome, Maia Buljeta. I'd watch an "Elf" type Thriller movie!
Oh same here. Elf is one of my all-time favorites. I even went to the movie theater last December to watch it!!!!