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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...
Coffee & Content: Ultimate Guide to Film Composition & How Christopher Nolan Mastered Low Budget Filmmaking
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 folks over at StudioBinder have put together a fascinating video all about film composition. Specifically, they break down how you can use framing & composition to tell a story, create depth, and articulate meaning. You will see examples from JoJo Rabbit, Last Night in Soho, Harry Potter, Trainspotting, and many more. Next...
Coffee & Content: 5 Creative Filmmaking Techniques & BRIDGERTON Costume 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, Film Riot shares an interesting video featuring 5 cre...
Coffee & Content: On the Set of STRANGER THINGS & Breaking Down INTERSTELLAR's Editing
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 Stranger Things official YouTube channel recently released an awesome behind the scenes look at season four of Netflix's Stranger Things. This videos follows cast members Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and more around on a "day in the life" look at a typical day on the se...
Coffee & Content: Cinematography of EUPHORIA & 6 Filmmaking Tools for Under $20
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 folks over at StudioBinder recently shared an in depth video about the cinematography of HBO's Euphoria. This video covers how Euphoria cinematographer Marcell Rev uses lighting, camera movement, and long takes to capture the shows stylized "emotional realism". Next up, Luc Forsyth shares a helpful video sharing six filmma...
Coffee & Content: The Making of JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION & 5 Rules for Low Budget Filmmaking
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, TheThings shares an epic behind the scenes video featuring the making of Jurassic World Dominion. This video shows how the most recent film in the Jurassic Park franchise honored the films original animatronic dinosaurs, while bringing modern day CGI technology to the dinosaur game. Next up, I...
Coffee & Content: Samuel L. Jackson & Viola Davis on Acting & How I Became a Netflix Editor in 3 Months
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, Variety has a great series called "Actors on Actors"...
Coffee & Content: How to Shoot a Scene with One Camera & Amateur vs. Professional Cinematography
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, In Depth Cine has an informative video about how to shoot a scene using only one camera. This video covers the different benefits of shooting single cam vs multi-cam, how to shoot a scene with only one camera, and much more. Next up, Aputure shares an awesome video where cinematographer Valentina Vee re-makes one of her short...
Coffee & Content: BTS of TOPGUN: MAVERICK & Breaking Down the Story Structure of JURASSIC PARK
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, IGN shares a fascinating behind the scenes look at the adrenaline-pumping fighter jet shots captured in Top Gun: Maverick. In this video, Director Joe Kosinski talks about the 15 month process he and his crew went through working with the Navy to perfect the real in air shots captured for the fil...
Coffee & Content: 3 Ways Wes Anderson Balances his Edits & TV's Biggest Stars Answer Questions about Acting
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, StudioBinder has a fascinating video about how director Wes Anderson (French Dispatch, The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox) balances his edits. Specifically, you will see this illustrated through blocking, timing, and use of symmetry with examples from Isle of Dogs, Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic, and more. Next up, Va...
