Cinematography

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Ashley Renee Smith
Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera

"Blackmagic Design Announces the “World’s First Commercial Camera System and Editing Software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro”. Meet the URSA Cine Immersive, the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video. This camera is armed with 8K sensors with...

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Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Blackmagic Announces the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D Camera - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Meet the URSA Cine Immersive 8K 3D camera, the world's first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video.
Stephen Folker

Blackmagic is on fire at the moment with all their releases.

Ashley Renee Smith

Completely agree, Stephen Folker! They're doing so many exciting things.

Tom Lapke

We live in the future, people.

Ashley Renee Smith

It’s so wild, Tom Lapke!!

Gareth Taylor

Wall-E is finally here!

Ashley Renee Smith
Why Movies From The 70s & 80s Look Like This: Kodak 100T 5247

I loved and just had to share this deep-dive look at Eastman’s 5247 100T II film stock, its characteristics, the new development process that it created, and why modern movies have a more diverse range of looks when compared to many of these films from the 70s and 80s.

What do you think community, wo...

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing, Ashley Renee Smith. I've wondered for a long time why movies nowadays look so different. I definitely wanna see this style make a comeback. I prefer the style....

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Gareth Taylor

Thanks Ashley Renee Smith . Great video. I LOVE film. This look won't be coming back for a number of reasons. Esthetic tastes have changed over time. This film stock and many others have disappeared....

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Ashley Renee Smith
Join in on July Filmmaking Club NOW to Win a DaVinci Resolve License!

Hey, All!

We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's FREE blog- The Real Reel- A Filmmaker/DP Calling Card by Award-Winning Filmmaker, Emily Skye! Join in for FREE today by reading the blog in the link below and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible to wi...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Formula 1 is Using Bespoke Sony Cameras In Their Race Cars!

F1 director Joseph Kosinski sheds more light on the bespoke Sony cameras implemented inside the race car cockpit. Kosinski emphasizes that those cameras are next generation compared to VENICE Rialto utilized on Top Gun: Maverick.

An improved version of FR7) that can shoot 6K and have PTZ capabilitie...

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Maurice Vaughan

Wow, Ashley Renee Smith! Those cockpit shots look incredible! I can't wait to see F1! I still need to watch Top Gun: Maverick. I want to rewatch Top Gun first.

Ashley Renee Smith
The Tools Needed To Be A Content Creator!

In celebration of Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club, acclaimed content creator Ashley Ottesen is sharing her gear tips! There are three important aspects needed to create good social media content. You need to be clearly seen, clearly heard, and clearly understood.

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Ashley Renee Smith
Join In On July Filmmakers Club Week 3 Challenges!

Hey, DPs!

We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's FREE blog- Successful Networking for a Film Career by Jason Mirch! Go check it out and join in on this week's Filmmakers Club challenges to be eligible for Friday's free prize giveaway! All you have to do-

1. Comment on this week...

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Ashley Renee Smith
It's Not Too Late to Join This Week's July Filmmakers Club Challenges to Win a FREE Stage 32 Contest Entry!

Hey, All!

I'll be announcing the winner LIVE on Instagram @Stage32 tomorrow, Friday the 12th at 12:00 pm PT. So go join in NOW by-

1. Commenting on this week's July Filmmakers Club Blog.

2. Post in the Filmmaking Lounge sharing a favorite story from your time on set or posing a question that you'd like...

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Ashley Renee Smith
July Filmmakers Club Week 2: What Are The Roles You See Yourself In?

Hey, DPs!

We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog breaking down common crew positions and production departments that everyone should know! Join in today by reading the blog and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible for this week's free prize give...

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Amanda Toney
Cinematographers - 4th of July is here! 20% off professional development services this weekend

Hello Cinematographers! Just wanted to let you know that we are having a 20% off sale sitewide on our professional development services. So, if you are looking to improve and have had your eye on a cinematography webinar, class or lab or a directing reel review from a development executive, manager...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Don't Miss Wednesday's Ask Me Anything with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival!

Hey, DPs!

Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in the Distribution Lounge! Daniel is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Understanding The Ins & Outs Of Short Film Festivals" Don't miss...

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Pat Alexander
Deep Exhale -- IATSE, Studios Strike Tentative Deal on Hollywood Basic Agreement

14.5% compound wage increase, AI protections and triple pay for shoot days longer than 15 hours are among the topline gains

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IATSE, Studios Strike Tentative Deal on Hollywood Basic Agreement
IATSE, Studios Strike Tentative Deal on Hollywood Basic Agreement
IATSE and the group representing Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement for the Hollywood Basic Agreement.
Maurice Vaughan

Sounds like an excellent deal, Pat Alexander! Congratulations, IATSE members!

Amanda Toney

Excited for this deal. It’s a great boost all around.

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