Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend.

First up, some of the best effects are the simplest. In this video from Film Riot, we're looking at how you can save yourself time and energy later on by doing some in-camera effects that filmmakers have been using almost for as long as filmmaking has been around! Just because technology has changed over the years doesn't mean that some of these classic techniques can't still benefit your process.

Next, we're looking back at one of the simplest storytelling devices that was commonly used in the show MAD MEN: the elevator. This video from Scene It talks largely about how directors use framing and the inexpensiveness of a scene in an elevator to say a great deal, but this is also a great perspective for writers. Countless shows have scenes in elevators - some have an entire episode in them. And while that might seem counter-intuitive for a visual medium, this video shows you can do a lot with just a little bit of space.

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Film Riot | In-Camera Effects Using Different Frame Rates

Scene It | When The Director Tricks Your Eyes...

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