Coffee & Content
Coffee & Content Stage 32 Blogs
Coffee & Content: Take Control of Your Acting Career By Being Your Own CEO
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. Today, we're digging into acting. There are so many processes and theories on acting, but the job is about more than what you do on set. It's about finding opportunities, preparing, networking, and delivering. First, we're learning from one of the GOATS, Christian Bale, as he looks back at his most notable roles in a video from GQ. Fe...
Coffee & Content: Elevate Your Project with Sound Design
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. Today, we're looking at the impact sound design has on a film. Everything you hear in a film adds to its ability to draw in the audience and keep them invested in what happens. And yet, sound design is also an area where many filmmakers don't invest as much as others, creating a missed opportunity to elev...
Coffee & Content: Lighting Without Lights and Telling a Story with Lighting
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. This week's Sunday dose of inspiration is all about Lighting. Wh...
Coffee & Content: Tools Every Documentary Filmmaker Needs & Alexia Melocchi Interviews Filmmaker Garrett Clancy
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, we're checking out cinematographer and filmmaker Luc Forsyth's breakdown of the five most essential tools that every documentary filmmaker needs. The information isn't just helpful for documentarians, but for anyone who wants to make content and isn't sure where to invest early for the best product. Continuing the theme of docu...
Coffee & Content: Cinematography of BETTER CALL SAUL & Fundraising Resources For Content Creators
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 StudioBinder share a fascinating look inside the cinematography of Better Call Saul. The critically acclaimed spin-off of Breaking Bad recently wrapped its final episode after six fantastic seasons. Specifically, this video looks at how the series' visuals matched the story's d...
Coffee & Content: 5 Beginner Acting Mistakes & Inside the Writers' Room of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
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, the Acting Career Center shares 5 mistakes beginner actors make. Hosted by Kurt Yue, an Atlanta-based actor with over 50 credits, this video covers self-tape audition tips, why you shouldn't pretend (or mime) actions in auditions, how to handle your first on set experience, and more. Next up, The Writers Guild Foundation share...
Coffee & Content: How Tarantino Shoots a Film at 3 Budgets & ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Production Design
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. First up, In Depth Cine shares a breakdown of how writer/direct...
Coffee & Content: Cinematography of STRANGER THINGS & How to Write Better Dialogue
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 StudioBinder share a fascinating look inside the cinematography of Stranger Things. Specifically, this video looks at how the series primary director of photography, Tim Ives, used color, lighting, lenses, and aspect ratios to create the iconic 80's-style cinematic look of the s...
Coffee & Content: TV Comedy Actress Roundtable & THOR Lightning Effect Tutorial
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, The Hollywood Reporter hosts a roundtable featuring top TV actresses to discuss the craft and their current projects. This particular video features actors Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Amy Schumer (Life & Beth), Molly Shannon (I Love that for You), Quinta Brunson (Abbot Elementary), Tracee Ellis Ross (Blackish), a...
Coffee & Content: How Taika Waititi Shoots Films at 3 Budget Levels & Zendaya + Andrew Garfield Actors on Actors
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, In Depth Cine shares a deep dive into how writer/director Taika Waititi shoots films at 3 very different budget levels. Specifically, they break down the budgets and aesthetics of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2.5 Million), JoJo Rabbit (14 Million), and Thor: Ragnarok (180 Million). Next up, Varie...
