Micah Vanderlinden: Motion graphic design, editor and animator in Richmond, Virginia.

Check out this guy that I made in illustrator. Animating him tonight!

Hello fellow Stage 32ers, My name is Micah Vanderlinden and I am a video editor and motion graphic designer working in Richmond, VA. Since middle school I have been making videos for fun and for competitions which inspired me to attend Full Sail University where I received my bachelors for film production in 2010. Since then I have edited and shot short films, music videos, documentaries, and marketing videos. Working with fellow inspired filmmakers and entrepreneurs is what I enjoy the best and one of the main reasons I joined Stage 32! It is my dream to make exceptional music videos for amazing musicians but in the meantime I make overview videos for companies and design motion graphics for various purposes. I hope to make more connections with the Stage 32 community that are interested in making narrative short films, documentaries, and music videos. I am interested in doing all I can to help out other filmmakers. I am always available to give feedback on your new project or make suggestions during the pre-production phase. Please do not hesitate to reachout! - MicahV

Where do I start? I have been on stage32 for a while but I have been way too quiet. I'm looking to make the most of this network.

Anyone know the best teacher for those slow to grasp Premiere Pro CC? if so, please write to Bonnie @ personalpublicrelations dot com as am tired of being, not-so-much, "self-taught!" ; )

as a small time, just for fun project what is the best least expensive editing program available. one that is user friendly thanks

Hey Micah, I'm excited to announce our new Stage 32 Lounge, a major upgrade to the previous Discussions area. Here are some of the highlights:

• Subscriptions - Subscribe to your favorite topics and stay up to date on the subjects that matter to you most.
• My Discussions - Never lose track of discussions you created or commented on.
• Better topics - We've completely reorganized the discussion topics to make it much easier to browse and post discussions.

Hey Micah, a few days ago we implemented a new privacy setting to give you the option of accepting private messages only from users within your network. Today, I discovered a bug with the way this option is set for new users. I just wanted to let you know that the bug is now fixed, so all members are now able to receive private messages from any other member (the default setting). If you'd like to receive private messages only from users within your network, you can change this setting here. Also, you can access your privacy settings at any time from the drop-down menu that appears when you hover over your profile photo in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

Hey Micah, a few days ago we implemented a new privacy setting to give you the option of accepting private messages only from users within your network. Today, I discovered a bug with the way this option is set for new users. I just wanted to let you know that the bug is now fixed, so all members are now able to receive private messages from any other member (the default setting). If you'd like to receive private messages only from users within your network, you can change this setting here. Also, you can access your privacy settings at any time from the drop-down menu that appears when you hover over your profile photo in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

Hey Micah, We're very proud to bring to the Stage 32 community an exciting and exclusive event: Rex Pickett - My Life on Spec: The Writing of Sideways. This 6 part series explores the twisted, obstacle filled path Rex travelled while nurturing Sideways from conception to screen. Rex's tale is alternately inspiring and heartbreaking, filled with the highs and lows, the self-doubt, and the paralysis associated with surrendering control of your talent, which should be relatable to any artist. We thank Rex for this exclusive series! It's a gift to the entire Stage 32 community. The intro to the series is live right now. Check it out here. PS - Stage 32 bloggers may link to our blog if they wish to share the series with their readers. Thanks!

Hi Micah, we've just added a new section to your tool bar - Resources. Here you'll find links to the best acting, filmmaking, and screenwriting resources as well as a comprehensive list of film schools and film festivals. We'll be adding new categories and links regularly. One more thing, you can now find the "Messages" link in your sidebar right under your name. Enjoy!

Hi Micah, we've just released a pretty big update that I think you'll be excited about. You can now see posts and updates by everyone in your network right on your own wall. Happy networking!

Hi Micah. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Our members run the gamut from film students to award winners. The community is now 50,000+ members strong spanning 175+ countries. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members to help us spread the word through other social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. We also ask that you help strengthen the community by inviting at least 5 fellow creatives. Check out Invite friends to Stage 32 on the upper right side of your profile. Thanks for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Be sure to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.

Hey Micah, I'm the lead developer at Stage32.com. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback about the site. We'd love to hear your comments!