Cinematography

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...

Welcome back to our ongoing crowdSOURCING series. In today’s video, join Stage 32’s very own Richard “RB” Botto as he talks about how the team of the feature documentary film, Mile…Mile and a Half, used crowdsourcing to help fund their film AND create an army of support that led to selling out film festival screenings and debuting at #2 on iTunes, right behind Jiro Dreams of Sushi (with all sorts of incredible successes in between). And they’re still crowdsourcing their audience today! Prepa...

Happy Sunday to all. Hope you're all having a fulfilling and creative weekend. Coffee is brewed and piping hot...so let's get to the content. First up today, our friends at Film Riot keep cranking out great content. In our first video this morning, 5 Must Know Tips When Working on Set gives grips sound advice. Being a grip isn't just about being technical, it's about being smart and timely, too. Second, a video no aspiring production crew member is going to want to miss, A Day in the Life...

Nilo Otero has been the 1st Assistant Director for several Hollywood films including Dunkirk, Interstellar, and Seven. In this video, Stage 32 caught up with him at Film Con Hollywood. Click the link below to learn what the seasoned AD shares when it comes to landing jobs behind the scenes of film and television shows. Click Here For Nilo's Advice!   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 yo...

If you're a creative of any kind - actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, or any below or above the line talent - crowdsourcing is the tool you need to give yourself a competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace.  Winning champions of you and your work is essential! But did you know that you could crowdsource just about anything including locations and equipment for your project? It's true and it's proven! All it takes is your time and effort. Today's video explains why Crowdsourcing is...

Good Morning, Creative Army! Now matter how you plan on spending this Sunday, it never hurts to start off with some really informative content and a great 'cuppa Joe to spark the creativity and get you rolling on your current (or soon to be) project. So let's start this edition of Coffee & Content with a closer look at two thrilling feature films, Gillian Flynn's GONE GIRL and Jordan Peele's GET OUT. From our friends at Lessons from the Screenplay, we take a look at Gillian Flynn's, GONE GIR...

Every Saturday I share a link that is film related to our blog. Sometimes those links are found in different news feeds, other times I find them right here on Stage 32. If they stir up a good conversation, then to me, they're worth sharing. This one did ruffle some feathers, but let's give it a read and finish the conversation with a healthy debate. I will start by saying: The pilot I just shot is written by me and includes flashbacks and narration. When I first read the article linked below...

  The Questions....         The Answers...   Them That Follow, a film produced by Bradley Gallo, was released August 2nd. Check local listings for a theatre near you!   Other Stage 32 Posts by Bradley Gallo:Introducing the Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 1Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 2Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 3Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 4               Bradley M. Gallo has 20 years of media and entertainment industry experience includin...

Good Morning, Stage 32 Family! Hope your summer is going well! From the looks of our mid-year check in, it looks like it's going great for many of you! We get lots of questions on editing, and, no doubt, it's one of the more interesting aspects of the business. How many times have we heard it said, "The film was saved in editing." If you believe this to be true (and even if you don't), get your coffee or tea ready as film editor Sven Pape takes us on a journey with television editor, Josh Be...