Cinematography

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James Loeffler
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I wanted to introduce myself. I am a recent graduate with a BA in TV Production. I worked in construction through college, so I am well versed in working hard. Since graduation, I have been working as a Production Assistant and Grip. I'm looking for an opportunity to learn more about my field, grow,...

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Karen "Kay" Ross

Good to meet you, James Loeffler! I just DM'd you about some upcoming opportunities. Thanks for reaching out!

Shellie Schmals
QA on the Cinematography of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Fascinating article about the decision to use single-camera shots in Mrs. Maisel.

https://dailybruin.com/2022/09/07/qa-ucla-alumnus-talks-emmy-nominated-cinematography-for-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel

As a huge Midge fan, I was so thrilled to see them onset in a burlesque theatre, and then blown away by h...

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Q&A: UCLA alumnus talks Emmy-nominated cinematography for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' - Daily Bruin
Q&A: UCLA alumnus talks Emmy-nominated cinematography for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' - Daily Bruin
Beauty is in the eye of the Steadicam camera for M. David Mullen. The alumnus and cinematographer received his fourth Emmy nomination in Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour…
Madison Goodyear-Brown
Hiring crew members for feature film *first drop of rain*

Hello all! I am the director and producer of a period feature film about Frances Burney called First Drop of Rain (a true story about a groundbreaking female authoress in the 1750s) that will film next summer in London. However, the first teaser, which will be used to help market and bring investors...

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Shellie Schmals

Hi Madison - You've come to the right place!! Stage 32 has a free job board that you can search for any jobs in your profession. To find it, click “Jobs” on the top menu bar, and you can add a job pos...

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Madison Goodyear-Brown

Thank you! :))

Geoff Hall
Vadim Yusov - Tarkovsky’s cinematographer

Do you want to know about creative pressure? Then try working as a filmmaker under the Soviet Regime!

Yusov speaks of his work with Tarkovsky on the films ‘Solaris’ and ‘Andrei Rublev’.

A few years ago the major independent film screen in Bristol (UK) showed a series of Andrei Tarkovsky films and I w...

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Geoff Hall

A film poster for ‘Solaris’

João David Nogueira
Searching for reels

Is there a place within or not stage 32 that has some sorted of reel's catalogues from cinematographers?

Karen "Kay" Ross

You can search Stage 32 members by occupation (cinematographers) and then check their reels from their profiles: https://www.stage32.com/people

Florin Şumălan
Cinematographer Tributes - Collection of Movie Shots From Cinematographers

I watched more from these videos and I think it is good content, that is why I post again about this.

It is possible that some of you would be interested too in these videos (it could be helpful, maybe get inspired, discover, learn some new things...)

I look at these videos for inspiration, trying som...

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Amanda Toney

Florin, these are great! Thank you so much for sharing.

Florin Şumălan

Amanda Toney , you' re welcome. Best Wishes!

Taylor C. Baker
Call for Cinematography Articles!

Hello Stage 32 Cinematographers!

My name is Taylor C. Baker and I am the blog editor here at Stage 32! Our blog reaches over 100,000 people daily and is a great way to get your name out there and connect with fellow creatives - many of our bloggers have booked gigs after their Stage 32 blogs went up!...

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Shellie Schmals

Bumping!! What a great opportunity to become more involved with the Stage 32 community & share your Cinematography stories!!

Rosemond Perdue

Truly what a great opportunity to get yourself out there and build a following!

Kurt Patino
What is your favorite film genre?

Find all of them Sept 8th - Sept 11th at the Burbank International Film Festival: https://www.burbankfilmfest.org/official-2022-selections-showings Stage 32 members, come network with us!...

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Geoff Hall

J-Horror. It started with The Ring, which as it happens I’ll be watching tonight with a friend, and moved on over the years to Pulse, Onibaba, Dark Water and my favourite, Kwaidan, which is a great compilation of horror stories.

Luciano Mello
Films that every cinematographer needs to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap0O0vFS5qc

in your opinion, what are the films that you think a cinematographer cannot miss? I would include in this list "Fanny & Alexander", "Persona", "The conformist" "Portrait of a lady on fire" and "Drive"

Amanda Toney

This is an excellent share Luciano - thank you for posting it. I'm curious to hear fellow cinematographers impressions.

Luciano Mello
Composition in Cinematography / TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ZEvWPAa3o

I think this series was really underrated but I'm a suspect because I'm a huge admirer of Nicolas Winding Refn's filmography and visuals.

Andrew Sobkovich

Interesting find. Certainly introduces some aspects of framing. As always with these kinds of videos, think about what is being said, do not just accept it. The over-arching questions are where is your eye looking, does it look right for the story and most importantly,

why.

Geoff Hall
Everything Everywhere All at Once

Well, what can I say? I saw this film last night with my son, because he couldn’t think of anyone else who would like this kind of story. I was honoured!

I just wanted to share this video. I think it is so instructive and helpful for Directing action sequences and I loved the fact that they found a l...

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Geoff Hall

Rosemond Perdue thank you!

Landis Stokes

Great film! My favorite this year, so far.

Karen "Kay" Ross

Such an amazing film. If it's still in theatres, I may go see it again!

Emily J

LOVE this movie, crossing my fingers it's momentum can keep it alive through awards season. It deserves everything

Geoff Hall

Karen "Kay" Ross you’ve got to see it! Totally spectacular from inception to realisation. And a mind-boggler to boot.

Vital Butinar
Single camera vs. multicam, aka cheating on low or no budget productions

Hi everyone.

I've been a little away last couple of weeks because I'm dealing with some thing in my life that require a lot more energy and at the end of the day there's not much left.

But recently Leya and I were asked to shoot a short scene recreation by a friend and again decided to make it into a...

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Shellie Schmals

Hi Vital - thanks for sharing that helpful information and the video is insightful! Can you share the final scene you edited?

Vital Butinar

Hey Shellie Schmals thank you.

Oh of course I'll share it the moment it will be done. There's still a lot of work to be done with post and unfortunately there's another project that has seniority. :)

B...

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