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Posted by Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video from Letterboxd, THE CREATOR director Gareth Edwards (also the director of ROGUE ONE) explains the cinematic and visual references that he utilized and was inspired by while working on the new film about a future war with A.I. One of the most interesting moments happens about half-way through the video. While explaining the production budget and its impact on using CGI effects vs. practical effects, Edwards discusses finding a rational and practical balance between both.

Next, in this video from Waqas Qazi, he takes a look at the well-known "orange and teal" coloring that is very much overused in cinema, an issue that he attributes to people simply wanting to "do" instead of "learning." Throughout the piece, you'll learn what this style of coloring is, what the difference is between good uses and bad uses, and why it's important to understand the difference. 

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Letterboxd | Gareth Edwards' Sci-Fi Film School

Coffee Content Gareth Edwards SciFi Film School

Waqas Qazi | Orange and Teal: The Mistakes 90% Of Beginners Make

Coffee Content Gareth Edwards SciFi Film School

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