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I have a horror/Thriller film that is FUNDED and scheduled to shoot for 2 Weeks in late August. Given all the quarantine concerns it has been quite a unique adventure trying to find a good DP for the shoot that can operate within a solid budget. Any have a reel of work they can email me and are will...
Expand postHi, Artemus. Perhaps post on the Jobs board: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs. That's where members post various "want ads" or a search for creative partners, paid or not paid. The Lounge craft and b...
Expand commentHas anyone successfully sent a start/stop LANC command from the Tilta lens control system Nucleus-M to an Atomos recorder?
Can anyone in my network help Hannes Famira?
Who's joining me and RB for the Roundtable Discussion? What are YOUR burning questions for the industry executives? Comment below!
Also, do your friend a squar...
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Pneuma is a Video art artwork that takes its viewers along an enigmatic voyage through uncharted territory. Its four scenes correspond with four stages of perception and sensation that were recorded in the artist's consciousness while practicing techniques such as breathwork and rebreathing, and the...
Expand postI'm working on a plaftorm where people can share stories recorded on their Webcam and broadcast them to a large audience. I was wondering if anybody has recommendations on how to make webcam video look and sound the best?
Hello! I'm kind of newbie here in this Stage 32 network, so I'm sorry for any misuse of the website. I'm a brazilian filmmaker, currently working on an expressionist short movie about some cocaine-addicted guys, and I want to take a shot where two of the characters are walking down a dark road, only...
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It seems there is a proliferation of bad cinematography for low budget and especially no budget films now. I mean it has always been that way to some extent but with the ability maybe to shoot a film with a phone I am seeing some folks do the Directing AND shooting because they can logistically and...
Expand postThe 10,000 hour “rule” is taken from a book written by journalist Malcom Gladwell, based on anecdotes about success. “Rule” greatly overstates its scientific accuracy and applicability Actual research...
Expand commentI think this has two sides, sort of. As in: Yes, I think directors, especially when first starting out, should not DP their own projects, but get a CamOp/DP who's willing and able to film I instead. T...
Expand commentNo one should ever shoot a film on a phone. First off, what fucking focal length is that? Who even knows? There is a reason directors are very picky about using 35 / 50 / 85 for different shots. Secon...
Expand commentThats not to say things can't be shot for super low budget and still look amazing, we have tons of great cheap cameras, a whole new world of affordable LED lights and gimbals, i just bought an H1N and...
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Nov. Write Club is NOT just for screenwriters! What are you trying to accomplish before the end of 2020? I also added suggestions for those in production, but I'd love to hear what you have in mind. Location scouting? Camera tests? Maybe lens comparisons? Or lighting tests?
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Y'all... I have a confession. I LOVE natural light. Perhaps it's because I come from a theatre background, so all my initial lighting techniques came from a black box and man-made lights. BUT... I often forget to use it when doing any recording at home. It's such a fantastic source of light, and fla...
Expand post@Karen your right natures own light can work wonders, get the location and time of day right and it’s happy days for a particular scene. An atmosphere can be purposely created by natural direct light...
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I'm going to have to watch this a few more times, but WOW, what a wide selection of visual artistry. Which of these films had you already seen/studied? Which one did you find out about through this video? What are you inspired to try after watching it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XiqTYvq-W0...
Expand postY'all know I LOVE collaborations, and this Indy Mogal and Valentina Vee exploration of the Fujifilm XT4 is NO EXCEPTION!
What do y'all think?
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Make haste slowly. Good for you for reconsidering.
Shooting with multiple cameras and including reverse angles makes the setups and lighting tricky indeed. Further complicated by the wide lenses inherent in phones. Sounds great but lots of alligators in that swamp.
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Carolyn Lovie Davis I wouldn't want to stop you from trying. You'll find that matching frame rates will be tricky in editing along with what others are mentioning about lighting. Iphones tend to accou...
Expand commentCarolyn Lovie Davis I wouldn't want to stop you from trying. You'll find that matching frame rates will be tricky in editing along with what others are mentioning about lighting. Iphones tend to account for ISO and shutter speed (Not an expert) but DSLR's can be adjusted for more unique storytelling in my opinion. If I were you I'd stick to one. If you feel that more equipment allows for different angles then go with the 2 iPhones (Watch Searching, a great movie shot on mobile device POV). If you're practicing camera adjustments then it's better you go with the single camera and practice setting up your actors before you start shooting (Blocking).
Hello everybody, thank you for your time and help. But I realize that I’m in waaaay over my head, I mean, What was I thinking with multi cameras, reverse shots AND editing?!!! Tbh, I haven’t mastered exposure yet. So without further ado, I will now bow out gracefully... Thank you.
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Hey, Carolyn Lovie Davis! I'm grateful you decided to listen to your own wisdom and honor your instinct. That will serve you and your mental health well! I would like to encourage you to keep the seed...
Expand commentHey, Carolyn Lovie Davis! I'm grateful you decided to listen to your own wisdom and honor your instinct. That will serve you and your mental health well! I would like to encourage you to keep the seed of this alive, however. Sometimes we get overwhelmed about the reality of filming because we are simply not prepared yet - experience, resources, or just time commitment. But for me, the commitment is shown "in its own time". Shelve this project, by all means, but maybe take on another little something that puts you one step closer to saying "yes" to this. If you feel like this series needs a "masters" touch, totally wait. But if your audience needs to experience this story NOW, then consider how you can make it anyway. Nothing allows you to practice your craft like a project!
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Carolyn, passing on the decision to bite off shooting with 3 camera that do not match while also doing so much else is a good one. However, if you are comfortable with the camera you use, shooting wit...
Expand commentCarolyn, passing on the decision to bite off shooting with 3 camera that do not match while also doing so much else is a good one. However, if you are comfortable with the camera you use, shooting with a single camera may help you to focus on directing your show and actors. One camera is far less daunting than three. While I’m obviously in favor of bringing n expert creative contributors and the ensuing collaboration, there is much to be said about doing it all yourself as a learning process. Yes it is a lot, but doable. This is a decision you can finalize once you are closer to starting production.