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Coffee & Content: Directing Lessons from "The Graduate" & How to Do the "Loki" Portal Effect
Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, our friends over at StudioBinder have put together a great video talking about the directing choices that brought iconic ending of The Graduate to life. Specifically, this video breaks down director Mike Nichols' choices regarding cinematography, sound design, and contrast and how these elements...
Coffee & Content: Overcoming & Learning from Failure in the Entertainment Industry
Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Your Fail Weekend! This is an exciting spin on our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend that takes place the third weekend of every month in the Introduce Yourself Lounge. Thousands of people from all over the world have shared their entertainment industry fails/rejections/fears and it has been wildly inspiring. Stage 32 is a safe and supportive space built to help ou...
Coffee & Content: 10 Screenwriting tips from Jon Favreau & How to Make Your Webcam Footage Better
Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, Outstanding Screenplays has compiled ten screenwriting tips from writer/director Jon Favreau (The Mandalorian, Iron Man, Chef). Jon's advice covers everything from struggling through your first draft to finding a relatable element to the hero that you are writing, and much more. Next up, Indy Mogul has a great video about how...
Coffee & Content: How to Light a Film Studio & 9 Cuts Every Video Editor Should Know
Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative 4th of July weekend so far? Before you head out on your holiday adventures, I have some content to help you get your creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, the folks over at Aputure have put together a great video about how to light a film studio. Now that things are opening back up, this is a great refresher to help you prep for getting back on set. Specifically, this video shows you how to do a commercia...
Coffee & Content: The Art of Opening Scenes & 10 Writer/Director Tips from Greta Gerwig
Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, our friends over at StudioBinder have put together a great video highlighting the art of the opening scene. This video highlights how screenwriters & directors hook the audience in the first 10 minutes - whether through introducing characters, establishing relationships, and oftentimes, some good...
Coffee & Content: Visual Styles of Top Directors & 5 Must-Have Filmmaking Tools
Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, 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 every corner of 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. Now, grab some fresh coffee and let's dive in to this week's pipi...
Coffee & Content: How Music Can Change a Scene & How Good Filmmaking Brings a Script to Life
Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, Netflix UK & Ireland shares a video that beautifully depicts the relationship music has with characters and story. In this video, Emmy-nominated composer Martin Phipps walks you through his creative process in scoring Charles and Diana's pre-wedding scene in The Crown. Next up, Lessons from a Screenplay has a compelling video...
Coffee & Content: 10 Biggest Myths about Filmmaking & 10 On Set Terms Every Actor Should Know
Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, the folks over at Indy Mogul put together an interesting video highlighting the top ten biggest myths about filmmaking. They cover some of their most frequently asked audience questions such as "can you make a living as a film director?", "is being a production assistant my best way into the indu...
Coffee & Content: Script Break Down of Netflix's THE DIG & How to Green Screen on a Budget
Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, Netflix UK & Ireland has a great series where they break down scripts from popular Netflix movies and shows. In this video, they break down the feature-length script for The Dig written for the screen by Moira Buffini and starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, and Lily James. Screenwriter Moira Buffini talks about the process of...
Coffee & Content: How to Write a Character Arc & The Making of Netflix's "The Crown"
Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, our friends over at StudioBinder recently released part three in their series about the four types of endings: Bitter, Semi-Sweet, sweet, and Bittersweet. In this video, they dive into the semi-sweet ending and how your characters wants and needs definite their character arc along the way. They i...
