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
I’m getting back into film (or rather, picking it back up). Last time I left off, I was diving into lighting and color grading—and now I’m considering learning DaVinci Resolve.
I just came across a short beginner tutorial and wanted to ask the DaVinci users here:
Who are your go-to creators or channel...
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In post-production, creatives are trained to obsess over the smallest details: continuity errors, frame composition, and color matching. But as AI-generated content becomes more advanced (and more convincing), your role is evolving fast.
This video dives into the challenge of teaching someone to reco...
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Thanks for sharing the video, Ashley Renee Smith. I can spot AI videos easily, but I picked up tips from the video. A lot of people might not be able to spot AI videos easily, which could be dangerous...
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Thanks for sharing Ashley Renee Smith! I'm with Maurice Vaughan on this one. I can spot AI videos pretty fast on social media. I think the scary part is the individuals who can't see the difference. I...
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We’re heading into the final stretch of Week 3 of the July Filmmakers Club, and if you haven’t jumped in yet, there’s still time! Complete this week’s creative challenges by Friday night, and you’ll be eligible to win a FREE Career Development Call with the Stage 32 executive of your choice.
The winn...
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Hey everyone,
Curious to hear your experiences and thoughts—
Have you ever had a client sit in during the post-production process (editing, color grading, sound, etc.)? If so, how did it go? Do you find it helpful for alignment and faster approvals, or does it slow things down and interrupt the creati...
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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
– Post-Production Sound for Film
– How Do I Network as a Composer?
What’s one part of your creative process you’ve been working to improve and what tools or advice (maybe about networking) have helped you level up? Shar...
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Master Maurice, unmisseable !
Thanks, John January Noble, but all credit to RB for the Coffee and Content blog.
Maurice Vaughan Sorry, but where I live we use the word “master” to refer to friends. That's all. Out of humility and kindness towards someone....
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good coffee !
Hi everyone,
I just created a 59-second video experiment that draws a parallel between scenes from Drive and The Chariot, a powerful archetype from the Tarot's Major Arcana.
It’s all about rhythm, sound, and symbolism — how editing and score can evoke willpower, duality, and direction, the core themes...
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Ever wondered how top editors shape the pacing and tone of hit series like Poker Face, Only Murders in the Building, and The Residence?
This recent article from Deadline offers a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the editorial choices and creative collaboration that elevate these shows, especially...
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The Last of Us has incredible editing, Ashley Renee Smith, especially during the suspenseful scenes!
I personally loved The Residence (I haven't seen the other two shows). I love how it was shot, to me a little quirky, funny and kept me intrigued. I would like to check out the other two. Poker Face s...
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I loved The Residence too, Cyrus Sales! I just heard that it was cancelled, and I'm a bit heartbroken.
Week 2 of our July Filmmakers Club wraps up TONIGHT, and if you want to be eligible to win a FREE Stage 32 Webinar, now’s the time to complete the challenges!
This week, we’ve been diving into the unique ways your location shapes your stories. Whether you’re filming in the heart of a major city or bu...
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"F1 editor Stephen Mirrione ACE, known for his exceptional work in films like Traffic and The Revenant, took on a whole new challenge with F1, an adrenaline-fueled project that demanded innovation and intricacy at every turn. One of the many tasks for Mirrione was ensuring the emotional weight and a Expand post
Hey Florin Şumălan , thanks for sharing. I've heard of F1 but haven't watched it. Also, haven't heard of the rough cut before so it's nice to be able to add a new podcast into the mix. Have you had a...
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I've seen "F1" and I liked it very much. I think it's a very good movie. If you see "F1", please say your opinio...
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I’ve been using the Creative Cloud for years across film and photo editing, but I’ve recently noticed more and more editors shifting to DaVinci Resolve.
I came across a video that really broke down DaVinci’s strengths, and it got me thinking. I’m not here to start an Adobe vs. DaVinci debate—but I am...
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DaVinci Resolve is amazing for color but premiere is pretty awesome as well. I think people will use the free version of DaVinci since it's free and has a lot to offer but I also think whatever you feel comfortable with. Learning both is always an option.
Cyrus Sales We have traditionally used Adobe Premier/AE for our editorial flow, for a great many years now. However, for Uncharted Freedom, our unscripted show, we are going to DaVinci and using Black...
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Thank you Patrik Gyltefors for your feedback. I'm using the Creative Cloud and will utilize ProTools for sound design, mixing and mastering and Fl studio for music composing and production. I think th...
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Christopher Wells - Thank you! I'll have to check out the free version. Definitely don't want to spend the money and turns out I'm not rocking with Resolve lol. Although I feel like it might be a grea...
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Cyrus Sales, don't forget Fusion, which brings you node based compositing similar to Nuke. Overall, DaVinci Resolve is a solid and professional software, and well worth the time to learn....
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We’re officially in Week 2 of our second annual July Filmmakers Club, and the conversations so far have been incredible. This week, we’re asking:
Whether you’re creating in a major production hub or a small town with big heart, your environment, communit...
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This is Part 3 of my symbolic film analysis series (59 sec each), where I explore how post-production elements can reflect deep archetypal structures.
In this episode, I look at The Shining through the lens of The High Priestess — a Tarot archetype tied to silence, intuition, and veiled knowledge.
She...
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I learned from Warren Eagles. While he has a Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@WarrenEagles), his full courses are not free though.
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hey Cyrus have you checked the 5 hour long intro to Davinci by Casey Faris? I'm sure you can fast forward through it since you have experience but I love that it's SO comprehensive.
https://youtu.be/M...
Expand commenthey Cyrus have you checked the 5 hour long intro to Davinci by Casey Faris? I'm sure you can fast forward through it since you have experience but I love that it's SO comprehensive.
https://youtu.be/MCDVcQIA3UM?si=nLntqXRglz2VdS52
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Ilker Er, PhD - thank you, I'll be sure to check it out!
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Patrik Gyltefors I don't think I've heard of him before but I'll glance through his free stuff first before paying for anything.
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Frank Ishizaki No I haven't. Funny enough this reminds me of the 10 hour tutorial for compression (audio). I like the longer tutorials though, I feel like they're able to put way more information into...
Expand commentFrank Ishizaki No I haven't. Funny enough this reminds me of the 10 hour tutorial for compression (audio). I like the longer tutorials though, I feel like they're able to put way more information into the video versus the shorter ones (although I like the short ones too).