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The video below makes some bold statements but I'm inclined to agree with all of it. Perhaps my response is more emotional than it should be. However, I do think one big thing the video doesn't consider as much as it should is the business side of movies and how so much of what we see today is drive...
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Vanity Fair has published an insightful article discussing the nominees and potential winners for the Best Cinematography category at the 2025 Oscars. The piece delves into the visual storytelling techniques and artistic achievements of the nominated films, providing a comprehensive overview of this...
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Those shots are stunning, Ashley Renee Smith! I think it's going to be really tough to pick a winner for the Oscars! I think Greig Fraser (Dune: Part Two) or Jarin Blaschke (Nosferatu) will win....
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One thing I learn about being a storyboard artist, is to complete the storyboards and email them to the film director, so the cinematographer has the boards in advance in order to prepare the shots. I learned that at RC23 Films, when I worked on the film, BLOOD TAX. It was great working with filmmak...
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Thank you for sharing these insights into your process! Preparation is such a crucial part of filmmaking, and it’s always fascinating to hear how different creators approach it.
Please keep sharing—the...
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Thanks, Ashley! No sweat. Will, post more. Something I learned on the job. As I mentioned, before the filmmaker had to get another storyboard artist, so I was recommended through a colleague/friend. W...
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I've shared this Hitchcock quote before but it's one of my favorites - "the first day of production is the last day of directing." Preparation is everything and then it'll all about executing the plan created in prep.
I hear you, Sam. If I’m not mistaken, I think Hitchcock relied on boards and Scorsese and Ridley Scott illustrate their own boards. I think Kubrick didn’t do boards, but they are all great filmmakers...
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The February Education schedule is up! Check out today’s blog to see the incredible webinar, classes, and labs available to the community. Don’t wait for all the spots to fill up! www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-february-2025-education-schedule-3994...
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The opening scene of Severance Season 2 is a masterclass in precision filmmaking. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, director and EP Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott reveal the technical and physical challenges of capturing the scene’s seamless momentum.
To achieve the exact movement required, the t...
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I haven't seen Severance yet, Ashley Renee Smith, but it's on my watch list. I'm excited to watch it. The scenes in Inception and the Mission: Impossible movies have incredible cinematography and move...
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What a great video. Another lesson that while serendipity occurs, cinematic brilliance is meticulously planned in a completely collaborative environment between cast and crea including tech and tirele...
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I found this great video by Austen Paul. Have you filmed a sports commercial before, and did you do any of the things in the video? Are you going to use the new Canon EOS C80?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qwYvxvXD7hk&t=356s...
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Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan! Filming sports commercials comes with its own unique set of challenges, and this video does a solid job of showing how to capture dynamic movement, sharp visuals,...
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You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith. You're right. I write commercials -- I even wrote three sports commercials -- but I've never know about the production side of commercials. Videos like this one can...
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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Every Frame a Painting explores the critical thought process behind camera placement.
In the second video, RB breaks down why embracing a multi-hyphenate mindset can be your greatest asset, how to...
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Awesome article where all the DPs at Sundance break down their choices!
(https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/sundance-2025-cameras-arri-alexa-sony-...)...
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Pat Alexander, this is such a great breakdown of how different cinematographers approached their Sundance projects. It’s always fascinating to see the variety of cameras and lenses used, and how each...
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Exciting news for cinematographers—Blackmagic’s URSA Cine 12K LF has officially received Netflix approval, marking a significant milestone for the camera and its capabilities in high-end production. With its impressive 12K resolution, large-format sensor, and advanced color science, the URSA Cine 12...
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Hey Cinematography Lounge! THIS IS IT, THE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE WRITERS ROOM HAS COME! Please join us for a very special edition of The Writers Room TOMORROW 1/22 at 4pm PT!
We will be talking to LONGLEGS writer/director Osgood Perkins and taking questions from our members. Oz's films always have...
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Stage 32 is thrilled to announce a FREE Awards Season Script Giveaway, where we’re sharing 55 scripts from this year’s top nominated movies for The Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs!
Reading screenplays is one of the most effective ways to sharpen storytelling skills, uncover industry sec...
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I think audiences just want to be entertaint and that the art of cinematography can help with that. Which is up to the artists and not the audience. Also I think going to a normal filmschool beats in a thousand ways videos like this. Laughable.
Great video for cinematographers and others to watch, Tucker Teague! I didn't know contrast played a role in cinematography.
I've wondered why movies nowadays don't look as good as movies in the early...
Expand commentGreat video for cinematographers and others to watch, Tucker Teague! I didn't know contrast played a role in cinematography.
I've wondered why movies nowadays don't look as good as movies in the early 00s, 90s, 80s. "I do think one big thing the video doesn't consider as much as it should is the business side of movies and how so much of what we see today is driven by finance and those who hold the purse strings (and by algorithms) than by the creatives." I also think that's why movies nowadays don't look as good as movies in the past. A lot of indie films nowadays look just as good as movies in the past though, because indie cinematographers have more creative freedom.
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Maurice Vaughan The capability is there and I do think indie filmmakers probably have more latitude to get the look they want. Also, some of the comments below the video are from DPs who say the probl...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan The capability is there and I do think indie filmmakers probably have more latitude to get the look they want. Also, some of the comments below the video are from DPs who say the problem can also be with post production folks making good images bad, etc. They advocate having the cinematographer part of the post team to ensure the look retains the original vision. I can't speak to much of that but it makes sense to me.