Cinematography

Howdy, my film familia!  In this installation of Diary of a DP, I offer you a survival guide where I will be sharing my experience and things to remember when shooting music festivals or concerts. Once upon a time, as a young strapping lad, I was taking various shooting assignments to further my operating skills. Shooting music events or music videos has its own rewards. It is fun and will challenge you in every way. I learnt a helluva lot for sure. Shooting music events and music videos are...

The power of social media and digital media has literally changed the face of filmmaking. Theo Dumont, the co-founder of Hollyshorts, chats with Stage 32 at a previous Hollyshorts event about what's different today.   Click Here To See What Theo Has to Say!       Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of our announcements.   Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below! Got an idea for a post? Or have you collaborated wi...

We're looking forward to meeting and mingling with our Stage 32 members in and around the London area! Join us as we partner with the 27th Annual Raindance Film Festival for an exciting week of events. To start, we've arranged a huge perk for Stage 32 members - If you'd like to get full Raindance Film Festival passes you can get 20% off your badge price! Go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raindance-2019-festival-passes-tickets-69404112569 Use code: stage32pass Get 20%, just like that!...

Reading the "behind the scenes" stories of writers in a writer's room can shed some light on the reality of a 20-hour day that new writer's aren't aware they may be facing. The article linked below shines a light on what first-time writer's went through on the set of Friends. Would this change your mind of striving for this life? Or would it entice you?     Read More Here: A Party Room and a Prison Cell Inside the Friends Writers’ Room     Let's hear your thoughts in the com...

Life is precious because you never know when someone else, or you yourself, won’t be there anymore. Series finales used to be meaningful because it was the end of a show and its beloved characters. All shows are cheapened now because when they end, the audience thinks, “It’ll just be rebooted in a few years.” Nostalgia Can Be Fun     To be fair, I enjoyed the reboots of Boy Meets World (Girl Meets World), Full House (Fuller House), and Roseanne (The Conners). I even said aloud while wa...

Hello, Creative Army! It's that time of the week again! That time where we brew a cup, have a seat, and educate ourselves with some of the finest how-to videos out there. We see questions in the lounges pertaining to filmmaking quite often. So to give ease to those questions and start our week off right, let's hit play on our first video, 7 (USEFUL) DIY Filmmaking HACKS/BUILDS. Next up from cinematographer Matti Haapoji, 5 Tips for Filming at Night. Last week we shared a video that showed...

The Trinidad and Tobago Film Company (FilmTT) is hosting a Business of Film Workshop, together with training partner Stage 32, from Thursday, September 5 – Sunday, September 8 2019. The workshop aims to bridge the gap for working professionals who are interested in continuing to improve their production skills (“both above the line” and “below the line”), focusing on critical positions where there are currently gaps in expertise. If you live in the Caribbean area Register Here! The Business...

For the past few weeks we’ve been featuring videos in our crowdSOURCING series hosted by Stage 32 CEO, Richard “RB” Botto. RB authored his best-selling book, Crowdsourcing For Filmmakers, Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd to light the way for indie filmmakers and other creatives looking to make their mark with independent projects. In the new video below, he talks about how to use crowdsourcing to build an audience. “Boots on the ground,” as he says, are needed to carry the message of your...

Good Morning, Stage 32! Happy Sunday to you. Hope it's off to a good start. Grab your cup, have a seat, and let's educate ourselves with some quick videos this morning. First up, as filmmakers, we sometimes have to capture a shot that covers a whole 'lotta ground. And what better way to do that than with a drone? Check out 20 Drove Tips to Fly Like a Pro Filmmaker. Next, how important is lighting in a low light situation? Our second video from our friends at Aputure know a thing or two ab...

In our ever so wonderful and creative La La Land, there is a crowded little neighborhood called Development Hell. The real estate that sits there can potentially be worth millions, but the building phase is excruciating long. So long, actually, that the developers and architects behind it often give up altogether or turn it over and sell it back for scraps. This is the sad place where creativity and passion are replaced by stagnancy and frustration. If you've ever optioned a project, that...