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TOMORROW – Ask Me Anything with Neil Watson
Neil Watson will be having an AMA here in the Cinematography Lounge on January 2nd!
Neil is an award-winning director at Film Dreams Inc, cinematographer, camera operator, producer, writer, and winner of Stage 32’s Short Film Contest 2023. He worked on “Avatar 2,” “Avatar 3,” “Dancing with the Stars,...
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Up and coming AMAs
Hello dear community,
Here’s news of some exciting AMAs for January.
In the Cinematography Lounge:
Tuesday, January 2nd in the Cinematography Lounge- Neil Watson, Director, Cinematographer, Camera Operator (AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER), and Winner of Stage 32's Short Film Contest 2023, will be answering...
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Coffee & Content: Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors On Directors
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Oscar-winner James Cameron talks with BARBIE director Greta Gerwig about their process, not just as directors, but as writers and storytellers.
In the second video, you’ll get a fascinating...
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Coffee & Content: The Spielberg Look
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, StudioBinder breaks down Janusz Kamiński’s cinematography style who collaborated with Steven Spielberg on all of his films for the last three decades.
The second video analyzes a scene from...
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The Creator Cinematographer Interview: Meet Oren Soffer - Collider Interviews
"...Soffer winds up exceeding all expectations with his work in The Creator. Not only is the finished film packed to the brim with stunning visuals, but Soffer also contributed to developing a production process that could change big-budget filmmaking for the better going forward..."
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Coffee & Content: ‘The Killer’ Cinematographer Breaks Down Opening Of Fincher's Netflix Thriller
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Oscar-winning Director of Photography, Erik Messerschmidt, breaks down the opening of David Fincher’s new thriller, “The Killer.”
In the second video, Nerdstalgic explains “The Dutch Angle” i...
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Harnessing the Storm: An Odyssey Through the World’s Paramount Filming Pool
“The grandeur of open seas and the mysteries of underwater abysses often beckon filmmakers, yet capturing such scenes is no small feat. The wild temperament of natural waters and the ensuing logistical quagmires are often stumbling blocks. However, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta em...
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Stage 32 Presents: Global Film & TV Production Summit
So excited for tomorrow's virtual Global Film & TV Production Summit hosted by Stage 32 as part this week's celebration of the launch of The Stage 32 Certification Program!
Please join us tomorrow at 9am PT for this exclusive FREE virtual summit where top executives from the entertainment industry c...
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FREE! Stage 32 2023 Global Film & TV Production Summit!
This Thursday, Stage 32 is bringing together top executives from the entertainment industry to explore the ever-evolving landscape of global film and television production.
There will be speakers from HBO/MAX, Emmy-nominated hit show THE BEAR (Hulu), Emmy-nominated hit show GENIUS (Disney/NatGeo),...
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Mark Your Calendars For An AMA This THURSDAY!
Hey, DPs!
Mark your calendars for all of the exciting 24-Hour Ask Me Anythings happening on Stage 32 this October!
Including a fantastic AMA with Emmy-Nominated Director of Photography and Stage 32 Thought Leader, Jonathan Pope right here in the Cinematography Lounge on October 19th. Jonathan will be...
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Ask Me Anything with Jonathan Pope - October 19th
Stage 32 has exciting AMAs coming up!
On October 19th, Jonathan Pope (award-winning and Emmy-nominated Cinematographer) is having an Ask Me Anything here in the Cinematography Lounge.
Jonathan will be answering questions all day, specifically about documentary vs. narrative cinematography.
Get your questions ready.
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