Cinematography

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Maurice Vaughan
What Is Cinematic?

Nathan Woodward (director, cinematographer, and screenwriter) talks about the things that make a film cinematic in today’s blog.

www.stage32.com/blog/what-is-cinematic-3859

Sam Sokolow
Canon introduces a new cinema camera

This camera has versatility and packs a punch for a small piece of equipment. I'd love the community's thoughts on it for making an indie film. Thanks! https://www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center/Daily-News/2024/Canon-introduc......

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Canon introduces 6K EOS C80 cinema camera
Canon introduces 6K EOS C80 cinema camera
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Ashley Renee Smith

This is awesome, Sam Sokolow!

John January Noble

I haven't read about this camera yet. but in recent years the range of cameras that have arrived is wonderful. And I'm sure it will be a great job! canon, blackmagic, sony and so many others are magnificent!

Ashley Renee Smith

Completely agree, John January Noble! Is there a new camera that you're particularly interested in testing out?

John January Noble

Ashley Renee Smith milenio dxl2 and alexa 35 to start. If your husband has it, I'll take a cup of coffee to candles

Ashley Renee Smith
Blackmagic Publishes Test Shoot of the PYXIS 6K

Blackmagic Design has just published a test shoot of its new PYXIS 6K boxy cinema camera! What do you all think?

Check it out and learn more here >>

https://ymcinema.com/2024/08/29/blackmagic-publishes-test-shoot-of-the-p......

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Blackmagic Publishes Test Shoot of the PYXIS 6K - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Blackmagic Publishes Test Shoot of the PYXIS 6K - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Blackmagic Design has just published a test shoot of its new PYXIS 6K boxy cinema camera. It looks pretty stunning. But when will it ship?
Ashley Renee Smith
RSVP for September's In-Person Stage 32 Meetups in Austin, TX & Phoenix, AZ!

Hey, DPs!

There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up on Thursday, September 19th! 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 he...

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Ashley Renee Smith
How Cinematographers Spend Their Gear Budget

In this great video from In Depth Cine, he guides you through how DPs select, rent gear, and allocate the camera budget based on his own experiences as a working cinematographer. Do any of you have your own insights to add?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8I5O7c1Xg...

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Leonardo Ramirez

There is SO much to learn when it comes to the gear involved in a shoot, Ashley Renee Smith. I feel like I have to take it in parts and pieces. Great stuff!

Ashley Renee Smith

Thank you, Leonardo Ramirez! I thought it was a great resource watch!

Alicia Pozsony
5-10 minute Torch

Hello cinematographers,

I am Alicia and have a script that I am interested in making a 5+ minute concept video that represents my final production. Is there a wato do this without a budget, producer, director and film crew? Perhaps using AI? Appreciate your help!

Vincent Turner

A small production company will take it on, they will need something in return

John Parenteau
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 9/4 to Thursday 9/5- How Cinematography Plays a Vital Role in Telling the Story

Many years ago, even before I became a cinematographer, I learned the importance of properly representing the story on the page. Years later, as I began to shoot professionally, I found that how you shoot something had just as much an impact on the story as the script, the acting and the directing....

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Jed Power

related to Mark?

John Parenteau

Gisele Orellana I think it was to me. I guess there's a Mark Parenteau out there. I don't know him.

Gisele Orellana

Got it. Thank you, John.

Jed Power

Mark Parenteau was one of bigest DJ's ever in Boston (rock WBCN) FOR MANY YEARS until he got blackballed in business because of scandelous misadventure. He's dead now.

John Parenteau

Jed Power Inevitably we are related, though I have no idea how. There aren't that many Parenteau's around. But I do not know him!

Sam Sokolow
Prieto recieved this well deserved award

I've been a fan of Rodrigo Prieto's work since 8-MILE. Congtratulations to him, M David Mullen and all of those honored this year by the ECA. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rodrigo-prieto-disti......

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Suzanne Bronson
Ashley Renee Smith
Wednesdays Ask Me Anything Event HERE In The Cinematography Lounge!

This Wednesday (9/4) Stage 32 is hosting a FREE virtual Ask Me Anything with John Parenteau right here in the Stage 32 Cinematography Lounge! John is an Emmy-Winning VFX Artist, Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Writer, & Stage 32 Thought Leader (HUGO, THE HUNGER GAMES, IRON MAN 2) sharing his wi...

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Maurice Vaughan
Coffee & Content: Set Your Vision & Go After It!

Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.

In the first video, Depth Cine explores one of cinema’s most immersive techniques, the long take.

The second video is about people giving up on what they’re going after right before getting it. Don’t give up! Do what...

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