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More filmmakers are using iPhone LOG seriously, but in post I see the same issue: great shots losing impact because of weak grading workflows.
With proper CST and a film-aware grade, iPhone LOG can look genuinely cinematic. Without it, the image falls apart fast.
Curious to hear from filmmakers & DPs:...
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How late can we say Happy New Year? ...
I’m Cyrus, co-owner of Creative Station, where we bring stories to life through animation, sound design, VFX, and full post-production services. This year, I’m looking to meet new people in the post world, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Let’...
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I've been asking myself that too, Cyrus Sales. All month?
I'm most excited about finishing my Horror Action feature script. It's in the rewrite stage.
I'd love to collaborate with Jordan Peele....
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I thought the entire month but I've also been told anything after the 7th is pushing it. That would be dope, Jordan Peele is one of my favorite directors. Did you get a chance to check out the latest movie he produced? Him?
I haven't seen Him yet, but I plan on watching it, Cyrus Sales. What project are you most excited about this year?
Maurice Vaughan I think I'm most excited about our hybrid commercial. Combining live action and animation together. We haven't done anything quite like it so I'm sure there will be a lot of opportunit...
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I can't wait to see the commercial, Cyrus Sales!
Hey, Post-Pros!
If you are interested in how visual effects can enhance performance rather than overpower it, this is a must-watch. In this episode of Behind the Screen, the VFX team behind Avatar: Fire and Ash breaks down how performance-capture technology continues to evolve, allowing for deeper em...
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I can put more characters, big locations, etc. in my low-budget scripts now because I know they can be done cheaper with the CGI today, Ashley Renee Smith. Sometimes....
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Great roundtable. Invaluable information for writers and filmmakers to learn from a project so massive.
Ashley Renee Smith I'm going to save this one for a later date. I haven't watched the movie yet and don't want to spoil any of the scenes, but thank you for sharing!...
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Post-production is where your project truly becomes what audiences experience—and yet it’s one of the most misunderstood and underestimated phases of filmmaking. Whether you’re creating a short, a feature, or a series, nothing reaches the screen without thoughtful post-production planning and execut...
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Please put all questions for the live q + a below or email edu@stage32.com
Email edu@stage32.com with any questions: whether for Ashley, about the webinar, accessing the Zoom, etc!
Happy New Year, Stage 32 Education team. I am very excited to moderate today's webinar. Can't wait.
For the third straight week, Avatar: Fire and Ash is leading the box office, fueling hopes for a strong Hollywood rebound in 2026. Has anyone seen it yet? If so, what did you like about it (without spoiling it for those who haven't seen it)?
Read more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/avata...
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Hello everyone!
I am Li, a director from China. I just made my first feature film. Now I have a rough cut. I would love to have some feedback from the audience. Please let me know if you are interested in it and giving some feedback. Thanks!
Ruqing Li Do you have a link or somewhere we can watch and leave feedback?
Cyrus Sales Yes! Will send it to you by message.
Li, i’d love to take a look.
Garry Bowcott Hi Garry. Sure will send it through messages. Thanks.
With 2026 around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on post-production and how consistency really shapes outcomes. Last year reinforced how much smoother projects run when communication, workflow, and expectations are set early—and revisited often. Small habits added up more than big pushes.
As you mov...
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There are many options available for doing compositing. Nuke is the main software used for feature film, and larger studios, and After Effects for motion graphics and many indie productions. For those who want to learn Nuke, but are on a budget, Natron is a Nuke clone, although not as polished.
But...
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Patrik Gyltefors Always enjoy watching your videos. If I could add for future videos. I'm getting back into film so some of the terms and wording or foreign. It would help me as a new person if you ex...
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Cyrus Sales, thank you for your valuable feedback. It is easy to forget that the viewer might not be familiar with the terminology, so I'll try to improve on that part. Translating the above to audio...
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Patrik Gyltefors Thank you for going further into detail and explaining everything. Makes way more sense now.
Hey Post-Pro Lounge,
I wanted to share a really clear, approachable breakdown of a topic that comes up a lot in 3D, VFX, animation, and virtual production workflows:
The video explains the difference between ray tracing and path tracing in simple...
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Hey everyone,
I know this group focuses heavily on Post Production, but I’ve come across a handful of great audio people here—and I thought this episode would really resonate.
I recently listened to an interview with Chris Welcker, CAS, an Emmy-winning Production Sound Mixer whose credits are wild: Si...
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Thank you
Lyna Solibieda You're welcome!
Hey everyone,
It’s been a while since I posted here. I’ve been studying Nuke, Roto, and basic compositing recently, and I’m working on rebuilding my workflow and portfolio for my brand 7stcut.
Right now I’m focusing on:
– Clean roto work
– Basic compositing & integration
– Learning more about advanced no...
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Thanks for reaching out! It's awesome to connect with someone who's working with both Nuke and Houdini. I’m currently diving deep into Nuke myself and focusing on building a solid com...
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Cyrus Sales Thanks for the warm welcome! I really appreciate your thoughts on building consistency in Nuke and compositing. It’s something I’m actively working on. I’d love to connect and share ideas...
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Mohamed Karbia Great to meet you! Thanks for the kind words and support. It’s always exciting to connect with fellow artists from around the world. Best of luck on your journey too, and feel free to r...
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Behnam Hojati Absolutely, I'll be reaching out to my Network at the top of the year to get reconnected with everyone. Catch up on '25 and see where everyone is headed in '26. Look forward to connectin...
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In horror films, Visual Effects (VFX) are key to creating unforgettable, terrifying experiences. Here's how VFX elevates the horror genre:
1️⃣ Atmosphere Building: VFX enhances eerie environments, creating tension through lighting, fog, and shadows. Think of the chilling scenes in "The Conjuring."
2️⃣...
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The Thing, Behnam Hojati. The VFX made it even scarier and creepier. The prequel wasn't as scary and creepy to me.
Behnam Hojati agreed. VFX can make or break the scare factor in horror. For me, The Conjuring really stands out; the subtle VFX in the shadows and ghostly movements made the tension almost unbearable...
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Sayantan Adhikary I'm still new to color grading but I would love to see a video or an example of how you went about color grading this iPhone LOG. I shoot on my iPhone for my personal content and hav...
Expand commentSayantan Adhikary I'm still new to color grading but I would love to see a video or an example of how you went about color grading this iPhone LOG. I shoot on my iPhone for my personal content and haven't quite mastered color grading.
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Sayantan Adhikary Color grading issues aside, no it cannot produce a cinematic look, by definition, unless you desire extreme deep focus. That's dictated by the optics of a teensy camera sensor and ca...
Expand commentSayantan Adhikary Color grading issues aside, no it cannot produce a cinematic look, by definition, unless you desire extreme deep focus. That's dictated by the optics of a teensy camera sensor and cannot be overcome.
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Totally get you, Cyrus Sales . iPhone LOG is powerful, but only when the pipeline is handled correctly — CST, exposure mapping, and highlight roll-off make or break it.
I can share a real before/after...
Expand commentTotally get you, Cyrus Sales . iPhone LOG is powerful, but only when the pipeline is handled correctly — CST, exposure mapping, and highlight roll-off make or break it.
I can share a real before/after breakdown from an iPhone LOG project and explain exactly how I grade it.
If you want, drop me a message — happy to walk you through a clean, repeatable workflow you can use on your own footage.
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100% agree Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg The limitation isn’t color science, it’s optics + sensor geometry.
Can preserve dynamic range, but the fixed aperture + tiny image circle locks you into deep fo...
Expand comment100% agree Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg The limitation isn’t color science, it’s optics + sensor geometry.
Can preserve dynamic range, but the fixed aperture + tiny image circle locks you into deep focus. No amount of grading can recreate subject separation that never existed optically.
iPhone can approach it, but it has a very real ceiling.
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Interesting, it seems to be a standard Cineon log, so doing a Cineon conversion, and pulling out the green tint will give the exact result on the left (also made a video explaining how to work with lo...
Expand commentInteresting, it seems to be a standard Cineon log, so doing a Cineon conversion, and pulling out the green tint will give the exact result on the left (also made a video explaining how to work with log: https://www.youtube.com/live/_Sonn9Xuetc).