Post-Production

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Silence can be important/scary in a Horror script, Behnam Hojati. And silence can be important in an Action script, Adventure script, etc. I usually don't plan the silent parts in scenes. I come up with them when I write the script.

Behnam Hojati Totally agree! Silence is seriously underrated. I think of it kind of like an instrument; it has its own weight, rhythm, and intention. In my edits and mixes, I don’t see silence as something to fill; it’s a space for tension, anticipation, or emotion to breathe. Sometimes no sound at all hits harder than anything else because it pulls the audience in. Using silence on purpose can completely change how a scene lands.

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein looks amazing, Cyrus Sales! Thanks for sharing the interview. It's a must-listen! One thing Dennis Berardi said that stood out was he reads a script multiple times as a VFX supervisor for different reasons, and he has a list of questions.

Maurice Vaughan It’s not just reading for story, but really breaking it down from every VFX angle. Having a list of questions for each pass shows how methodical and thoughtful the process is, and it really highlights how much preparation goes into creating seamless visuals.

Welcome to the community, Lachlan McGhee. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Stage 32's November Community Open House was yesterday. It'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros. The recording will be up soon. It's free to watch. www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-november-community-open-ho...

I suggest using a photo of yourself as your profile picture. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. You can upload a picture by clicking the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and selecting “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu, then clicking the red button underneath your location and choosing "Update profile picture."

You could check the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). It gets updated regularly.

And it's the last week of Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal, it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. Write Club isn't just for writers. There's three prizes this week and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Week 4's blog came out Monday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...

Lachlan McGhee Network, network, network. When you do get on set - any set at any level - do your best work and be positive because people remember you for a long time and will recommend for or against.

Lachlan McGhee I second what Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg said. Networking will be your lifeline in this industry. I would also add going into facebook groups (networking), you can try different sites like Fiverr, upwork, stage 32 job listing. I'm not too sure how your college is setup however when I attended college (graduated April of last year). I was put on a newsletter from our business center that send out monthly job's around the metroplex. For audio it tends to be a lot of Live Sound work however you'll come across several diamonds in the rough. Best of luck on your journey!

Hi, Jonny Jorayo. You could check Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). It gets updated regularly.

Stage 32 has a Community Open House on November 25th. It'll help you connect with creatives and industry pros. You can sign up here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-november-community-open-ho...

And it's Stage 32's November Write Club. It's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and it could help you reach a goal(s). There's three prizes this week! Write Club isn't just for writers. If you're interested in joining, Week 2's blog came out Monday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-2-insights-from-the-stage-...

OK thank you

You're welcome, Jonny Jorayo. Hope you find jobs on here!

Jonny Jorayo Thank you for sharing your experience, it’s clear you have an impressive skill set and a lot of versatility. I understand how challenging it can be to break into new markets, especially in industries with tightly-knit local networks. From my experience, finding remote work abroad often comes down to consistently showcasing your work and connecting directly with directors and production teams. Having a strong portfolio or demo reel that highlights your range in sound design, Foley, and composition is key, as it allows potential collaborators to see exactly what you can do. Smaller or indie productions are often more open to remote collaboration, which can lead to valuable credits and help expand your international reputation.

Jonny Jorayo You're in a very competitive area, globally as well as locally. So understand that it takes some time and commitment to building your career. Network as much as possible with your local people. Reach out to them and remind them you are around and available - eventually someone will take a chance on you. When they do, make sure you do your absolute best work without any complaint, and they will remember you well. As Cyrus Sales says, work with smaller productions as much as possible and build that portfolio. Do your best for them as well, as they too will remember you and mention you to other productions.

I don't remember the first moment, Behnam Hojati, but the VFX in Terminator 2: Judgment Day blew me away as a kid, and it made the movie scarier.

Behnam Hojati I don’t think there was ever a single “aha” moment for me. For me, it came gradually over time with experience and a genuine desire to develop better stories. You start out working on random shots, then realize the importance of telling a story, then learn how to tell that story effectively, and eventually you learn how to use VFX to enhance and elevate it. It’s a process, and each step builds on the last.

Ashley Renee Smith This is honestly one of the most fascinating videos I’ve watched in a while. I think it’s because this is a new area of film for me—color grading. I’ve been focusing on learning it, so watching this was incredibly insightful.

For me, authenticity when remastering or restoring comes from keeping the original in mind. While working on a project, it’s important to maintain the integrity of the original work. It’s easy to add a piece of yourself into something, but it’s much more challenging to step back, remove yourself, and focus solely on enhancing what’s already there.

I’d also like to add that I’ve never seen this movie before and may not have even heard of it, but I absolutely love the color grading. I’m adding it to my watch list.

You're welcome, Cyrus Sales. I think I saw you in the video.

Great work, Cyrus Sales! It is overall quite dark, so you can add "fake" lights as secondary grades, using radials or gradients. One tip to make something pop is to push the complementary color of the background. A quick example adding a radial grade below to show the idea.

Maurice Vaughan You did as the audio engineer, I think I might start pulling a Stan Lee lol

Patrik Gyltefors Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m currently in the process of learning color grading, which has been an area I’ve been working to improve. Would you mind sending the picture to me directly? I wasn’t able to click on it to enlarge it, and I’d like to see exactly what you’re referencing. Additionally, if you have any tips or guidance on color grading, I’m very open to learning and would greatly appreciate your insights. Thank you again for your time.

You should, Cyrus Sales!

Looking forward to facilitating this webinar - being able to use a tool like Premiere Pro can give you so much creative freedom and confidence to take action yourself and move your projects forward!

I'm super excited to share about editing, which is something I'm very passionate about. This webinar is going to be awesome! If you're a beginner, hopefully you will come away with a lot of helpful tools that you can use to get started on your creative journey, and I'll do my best to answer any questions you have.

Thank you Matt for the thoughtful note, excited for the webinar tomorrow!

Thank you Sebastian, you're so right about that!!

Many thanks to Matt Power who has masterfully shown us that making the jump to a professional tool like Adobe Premiere Pro is something... even I can do! ;)

And thank you to everyone who attended live - excited for you and those who will be watching on demand to start putting together your stories on that timeline!