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
DaVinci Resolve isn’t just about color, it’s also a powerhouse for audio when you dive into Fairlight. If you’ve ever struggled with noisy, messy, or disorganized dialogue tracks, this new tutorial series is a great place to start.
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Netflix’s American Primeval isn’t your typical sweeping Western. As Sound Designer Wylie Stateman and Co-Supervising Sound Editor/Music Editor Anne Jimkes-Root explain, the goal was to strip away polish and lean into raw authenticity.
Instead of symphonic scores and pleasant soundscapes, they built a...
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I always appreciate when you share these types of post Ashley Renee Smith. Especially when it's geared for audio post production. I love to share them with our sound designer as he finds it challengin...
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Thanks for sharing this Amanda.
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Amanda Toney you're awesome! Thank you for sharing this. I just got the software back in July and I've been a student of YouTube ever since, hopefully this will help as well....
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Glad you guys find this helpful!
The Oscar-winning director of Ordinary People and star of countless iconic films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men died at his home in Utah “surrounded by those he loved,” his publicist said. Widely considered one of history’s greatest actors and among the most infl...
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A visionary, who changed the game and elivated the industry. Was always in awe of his work, but my all-time fave of his performances is, Three Days of the Condor, just so powerful. .
Susan Thornton I'll be honest, prior to seeing this in my morning newsletter, I was unfamiliar with Robert Redford and how much of an impact he made on the film industry....
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Hi, Gerardo Lamberti. Fantastic film and editing! The transition from 2:46-2:51 is incredible, and my favorite shot in the film is from 5:28-5:54....
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Hey Gerardo Lamberti, thanks for sharing! This was a dope video to watch. I absolutely love the visual effects from 3:42-4:17, and would love to see a tutorial and BTS of how this shot was captured an...
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Great job, I loved it! Images are captivating, edits are spot on, and the sound design and music are perfect. Bravo!!
I’m currently color grading a music video for a friend, and since my main workstation right now is Adobe, I came across this video. The Ultimate Guide to Color Grading in Premiere Pro | FREE COURSE gives a full walkthrough of using the Lumetri Color tools, covering everything from basic correction l...
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There’s a lot of heated conversation in the film industry about the role of visual effects, especially as more audiences grow tired of overused CGI. But many of those debates are rooted in confusion over definitions. What is the difference between SFX, VFX, and CGI?
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Maurice Vaughan there’s something so satisfying about practical SFX when it’s done well, but you’re absolutely right that VFX opens the door to scale and safety in ways that practical can’t always del...
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Absolutely, Eon C. Rambally! The story and genre really do shape everything, from visual style to pacing to what kind of effects (practical or digital) make the most impact....
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Well said, Patrik Gyltefors, this is such an important perspective! Are there any behind-the-scenes VFX breakdowns you’ve seen lately that really impressed you?...
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Ashley Renee Smith, the most resent thing that impressed me was the thunderstorm last night, with vast horizontal thunderbolts cutting through the sky. As for VFX, I think we have reached a state wher...
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Thank you for this Ashley Renee Smith. I think many times these techniques get lumped into one category.
Instead of relying heavily on LUTs or stylized color treatments in post, this cinematic look is built from...
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I think a better way to see it is the other way around: as color grading being the last step of lighting, adding the final tweaks that didn't get quite right during the shoot. Or as they say in the data processing field: garbage in, garbage out.
Patrik Gyltefors, that’s such a great way to frame it. Color grading really is an extension of the lighting process, not a separate fix-it tool. If the image doesn’t have a strong base to begin with,...
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How much do indie producers usually pay for trailer editing services?
Hi, Nky Otike Odibi. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Distribution Lounge to the Post-Production Lounge since it's about trailer editing. Let me kno...
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Since indie filmmakers have editors, they'll cut a trailer. It's part of what they do.
As a storyboard artist, I work in preproduction with film directors to make sure they have boards ready before the film shoot. After the film has been shot, boards used for the filmmaking process, the next step is post production, editing, mixing etc. It is great to know that you contributed somethi...
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You're welcome, Rich Terdoslavich. Have you ever been hired to do storyboards for reshoots?
Rich Terdoslavich do you typically get a lot of clients wanting/needing storyboards done?
Hi, Maurice. Not that I am aware of, but I would be available if a director needs boards for a reshoot.
Hi, Cyrus. I do get clients contacting me for boards. For some filmmakers, all the circumstances. One filmmaker’s storyboard artist dropped out, so I was hired and I finished up the job. For another c...
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Ok, thanks, Rich Terdoslavich.
My studio, Song Bear Productions, started as a spark of an idea – just me, dreaming up a studio in the corner of my lounge room. As the vision grew, I didn’t have a final destination in mind, but I kept designing, building and chasing the creative possibilities. (Did I mention, I spent a lot of mone...
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Hi, Beck Fielding. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, directors,...
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Hey Maurice Vaughan , thanks for the welcome and links! I get what you're saying - it's easy to get lost when you don't know where you're going...
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You're welcome, Beck Fielding. "it's easy to get lost when you don't know where you're going." You're right. And that could be the theme for a movie or show....
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Beck Fielding - amazing studio space, just started building mine out last year. Just got a keyboard in this week. Excited to see where it'll go. Any advance on cord management?...
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In this video, the creator discusses common mistakes in color grading that can detract from the cinematic quality of footage. The focus is on how over-processing can lead to a "cheap" look, emphasizing the importance of subtlety and precision in color adjustments. The video aims to educate viewers o...
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Ashley Renee Smith thanks for sharing this! I've been watching tutorials to learn DaVicini since winning the software back in July. Funny enough I literally just started a project last night that has...
Expand commentAshley Renee Smith thanks for sharing this! I've been watching tutorials to learn DaVicini since winning the software back in July. Funny enough I literally just started a project last night that has voice over so the timing of this video is perfect. Look forward to watching it tonight when editing.