Cinematography

The place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on all things lighting, framing, cameras, lenses and technique

Ashley Renee Smith
Gen Z and the Revival of the Digital Camera Market – A New Era for Filmmakers

The rise of Gen Z filmmakers is reshaping the digital camera market in ways few predicted. According to a new report, younger filmmakers are ditching smartphones and rediscovering dedicated digital cameras, driving a resurgence in camera sales and changing how indie and content creators approach cin...

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Gen-Z and the Recovery of the Digital Camera Market: A New Era for Filmmakers - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
Gen-Z and the Recovery of the Digital Camera Market: A New Era for Filmmakers - Y.M.Cinema Magazine
The young generation, known for their digital savvy and distinct preferences, is influencing a shift back toward traditional digital cameras.
Tucker Teague
Why don't movies look like *movies* anymore?

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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Willem Elzenga

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.

Maurice Vaughan

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...

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Tucker Teague

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...

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Pat Alexander

Tucker Teague often times cinematographers will sit in on coloring sessions in post to make sure their images aren't done wrong, if they're not already on another shoot that is. which is easy for the...

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Sandra Isabel Correia
Huge News – Stage 32 Partners with Bloomberg Original Studios!

Have you read the news?

Stage 32 has officially partnered with Bloomberg Original Studios to provide world-class training and certification to their global production teams!

This collaboration represents a major milestone for Stage 32 and reinforces our position as the global leader in entertainment i...

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Amman Mohammed
Fixed Camera lens and image in Viewfinder

How would a Pro get the full image circle in their favorite viewfinder?

Ashley Renee Smith
Vanity Fair's Best Cinematography Oscars 2025 Preview

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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Maurice Vaughan

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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Pat Alexander
Paul Guilhaume Sheds Light On Lensing “Emilia Pérez”
Paul Guilhaume Sheds Light On Lensing "Emilia Pérez" - SHOOTonline
Paul Guilhaume Sheds Light On Lensing "Emilia Pérez" - SHOOTonline
A couple of months ago, cinematographer Paul Guilhaume, AFC earned a Bronze Frog at Camerimage in recognition of his work on Emilia Pérez (Netflix). He and writer-director Paul Audiard were also nomi…
Rich Terdoslavich
Preparation

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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Ashley Renee Smith

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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Rich Terdoslavich

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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Sam Sokolow

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.

Rich Terdoslavich

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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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32’s February 2025 Education Schedule!

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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Ashley Renee Smith
Capturing Precision: Ben Stiller Breaks Down the Opening Scene of Severance Season 2

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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Maurice Vaughan

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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Sam Sokolow

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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Maurice Vaughan
How to Film a Sports Commercial (Canon EOS C80)

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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How to Film a Sports Commercial (Canon EOS C80)
How to Film a Sports Commercial (Canon EOS C80)
In this tutorial I got to test out the new Canon C80 and film a spec commercial with it. Canon sent me this camera to see how I like. I decided to create a commercial about a sports tracking bracelet…
Ashley Renee Smith

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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Maurice Vaughan

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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Maurice Vaughan
Coffee & Content: Mastering Visual Storytelling & The Multi-Hyphenate Mindset

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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Pat Alexander
Sundance 2025: How 43 Cinematographers Shot Their Narrative Features

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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Sundance 2025: How 43 Cinematographers Shot Their Narrative Features
Sundance 2025: How 43 Cinematographers Shot Their Narrative Features
Cinematographers break down the cameras, lenses, and looks of the scripted feature films premiering at Sundance in 2025.
Ashley Renee Smith

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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