Post-Production

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

For decades, filmmakers and cinephiles alike have debated what a film really looked like when it hit theaters, but as this fascinating deep dive into SE7EN reveals, that answer is far more complicated than it seems.

After nearly two years of work, David Fincher oversaw an 8K scan and 4K remaster of S...

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Don’t let Premiere Pro intimidate you—learn how to make it your most powerful creative tool! Join filmmaker and editor Matt Power as he walks you through every step of the editing process, from setup to export

Whether you’re a filmmaker, content creator, or someone who simply wants to tell better vis...

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Whether you’re a filmmaker, content creator, or someone who simply wants to tell better visual stories, editing is where your creative vision truly comes together. Adobe Premiere Pro has been the industry standard for more than a decade, used by professionals across film, television, streaming, and social media. But if you’ve ever opened the program and felt overwhelmed by its panels, tools, and menus, you’re not alone. This Stage 32 webinar, Introduction to Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, will give you the foundation you need to take control of your creative process and start editing with clarity and confidence.

In this webinar, you’ll get a guided walkthrough of Adobe Premiere Pro’s core features and workflows. You’ll learn how to set up a project, import and organize your footage, create and navigate sequences, edit both video and audio, and apply transitions, graphics, and color corrections. You’ll also explore how to properly export your finished work for different platforms. By the end, you’ll walk away with a strong understanding of Premiere Pro’s essential tools and workflows—and the confidence to start editing your own projects like a professional.

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

To learn more about the webinar and to register, click here:

https://www.stage32.com/education/products/introduction-to-editing-with-...

Ashley Renee Smith

Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Producer, Author

November 2025 Open House Webcast

Don't Miss November's Community Open House- Free Webcast Event for All Members!

Tuesday, November 25th at 12:00 pm PT!

Every success story begins with a first step.

If you’re ready to take yours, join me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for our November Community Open House Webcast happening Tuesday, November 25th at 12:00 pm PT!

Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-november-community-open-house-webcast

Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply tired of creating in isolation, this live event is your chance to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.

This isn’t just an overview — it’s your creative launchpad. You’ll walk away with practical tools, new connections, and a clear path forward, no matter your background or where you are in your career.

You’ll Learn How To:

Navigate Stage 32 like a pro and make the platform work for your goals
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Show up in ways that get you noticed by the right people at the right time
Participate in real-time Q&A and get guidance specific to your path

Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, actor, producer, composer, editor, or wear multiple creative hats — this is where your Stage 32 journey truly begins.

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry — registering ensures you’ll receive the full recording to watch anytime from anywhere.

Who’s planning to join me live for the Open House?

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Maurice Vaughan

5 days ago

Hey, Cyrus Sales. Congratulations! Incredible job on the music video! It's creative!

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3 days ago

Maurice Vaughan thank you!

3 days ago

You're welcome, Cyrus Sales. I think I saw you in the video.

Patrik Gyltefors

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Great work, Cyrus Sales! It is overall quite dark, so you can add "fake" lights as secondary grades, using radials or gradients. One tip to make something pop is to push the complementary color of the...

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4 days ago

I don't remember the first moment, Behnam Hojati, but the VFX in Terminator 2: Judgment Day blew me away as a kid, and it made the movie scarier....

4 days ago

Hi, Jonny Jorayo. You could check Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). It gets updated regularly.

Stage 32 has a Community Open House on November 25th. It'll help you connect with creative...

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 days ago

OK thank you

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- Jonny Jorayo
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You're welcome, Jonny Jorayo. Hope you find jobs on here!

1 week ago

Silence can be important/scary in a Horror script, Behnam Hojati. And silence can be important in an Action script, Adventure script, etc. I usually don't plan the silent parts in scenes. I come up wi...

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- Behnam Hojati
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You're right, Behnam Hojati. This makes my scripts scarier, and it makes the movies I watch scarier. And using sounds instead of monsters can save money when filming a movie....

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Maurice Vaughan "Absolutely, that’s a great point. Sound not only heightens fear but also stretches imagination; it forces the audience to fill the unseen with their own dread. In a way, the best mons...

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Behnam Hojati Could not agree more. Horror is all about tension and anticipation, and sound is the invisible hand guiding the audience’s fear. That subtle undercurrent, the quiet before the chaos, is...

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Exactly. The best horror I’ve ever seen is invisible felt, not shown. That quiet dread that creeps in before you even know why. Lately, especially post-COVID, a lot of horror feels rushed or overexpos...

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- Cyrus Sales
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Hey, Cyrus Sales. You're right. Sometimes the most valuable thing we can do is step back for a second and just breathe. I'm on page 53 of a feature script I'm rewriting. I started rewriting the script...

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

That’s exciting to hear you’re in post production. I’d suggest making a post in the Job Offers section here on Stage 32 — it’s a great way to connect directly with post-production houses and talent wh...

Kerson Raymond

Thanks. I was able to land one. Cheers..!

2 weeks ago

Congratulations on landing a post-production house, Kerson Raymond!

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Totally agree a good transition, whether in film or script, carries the rhythm of the story. Appreciate your thoughts, Maurice.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

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With the technical and financial barriers to entry into the film industry all but dissolving, we are experiencing a natural and unavoidable dilution of accomplished work, and an increase in the medioc...

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg I completely agree with your point, Shadow. From my perspective too, classic films achieved a stronger balance between industry and art.

Audiences back then could feel tha...

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- Maurice Vaughan
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I get what you’re saying, Behnam Hojati. There’s something about raw, intentional edits that really let the emotion breathe — imperfections can actually make a scene feel more alive. While technical p...

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Cyrus Sales You’re absolutely right,

Those intentional imperfections the ones that carry a bit of unpredictability are often what make a cut feel human. I think when an editor embraces rhythm and emoti...

3 weeks ago

That was fun to watch, Ashley Renee Smith. I write scripts that'll probably have CGI in them. The effects in Interstellar are some of the most satisfying I've seen....

Ashley Renee Smith This looks so fun! I love how satisfying VFX can combine technical precision with pure visual delight. It’s the kind of work that makes people stop and just appreciate the craft. Fo...

Peter Bowdidge

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- Maurice Vaughan
3 weeks ago

Caught this the other week. One of the best VFX breakdowns I've ever had the pleasure of watching.

This is dope. Love seeing a compositing supervisor break down the craft — always inspiring to learn how these techniques push creative boundaries.

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