Whether you’re an editor, sound editor, Foley artist, compositor, VFX specialist or work in any profession related to the post-production process, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on your chosen craft of the business in general
Hey everyone,
It’s been a while since I posted here. I’ve been studying Nuke, Roto, and basic compositing recently, and I’m working on rebuilding my workflow and portfolio for my brand 7stcut.
Right now I’m focusing on:
– Clean roto work
– Basic compositing & integration
– Learning more about advanced no...
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Hi everyone!
WHO ELSE WANTS TO HAVE AN ART DEPARTMENT LOUNGE ON STAGE 32!
Hi, this is directed towards people that work for Stage 32, but especially for anyone who works in an Art Department! Please create a section, or category, or place here on the Stage 32 Lounge for people who work in the Art Department! With Expand post
☝️ Hi Richard, @RichardRBBotto , hey can you please think about this?
@RichardBotto ☝️
If you work in dialogue editing, podcast cleanup, or vocal restoration, you know one of the biggest challenges is reducing noise without introducing strange artifacts, warbling, or that dreaded “space monkey” sound. Even the best tools can fall apart if you push them too hard.
This video breaks down...
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Thanks for sharing Ashley Renee Smith. I haven’t tried a dialogue boost first workflow before, but I’m definitely going to share this with my audio team. As for lifting buried lines without killing th...
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Digitally remastered episodes of the beloved period drama "Mad Men" debuted on HBO Max this week with a host of production errors that inexplicably made their way to the streaming platform. HBO Max last month gleefully announced it'd be streaming the Emmy-winning AMC show "in 4K, giving audiences an...
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As weird as it sounds, I actually like catching mistakes like this. It’s a reminder that even at the highest level, and I’d definitely put Mad Men on HBO Max up there, they still slip up too. It sucks...
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Hey everyone,
I know this group focuses heavily on Post Production, but I’ve come across a handful of great audio people here—and I thought this episode would really resonate.
I recently listened to an interview with Chris Welcker, CAS, an Emmy-winning Production Sound Mixer whose credits are wild: Si...
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Thank you
"Inside the world of amateur 35mm scans and why they can't be trusted."
As editors and sound designers, we’re always chasing the perfect sound
the hit, the scream, the impact, the rhythm.
But what about silence?
In many films, the most powerful emotion often lives between sounds
those few seconds of nothing, where the audience fills the gap themselves.
I’ve been testing thi...
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Silence can be important/scary in a Horror script, Behnam Hojati. And silence can be important in an Action script, Adventure script, etc. I usually don't plan the silent parts in scenes. I come up wi...
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Behnam Hojati Totally agree! Silence is seriously underrated. I think of it kind of like an instrument; it has its own weight, rhythm, and intention. In my edits and mixes, I don’t see silence as some...
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I came across an insightful interview with VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi that breaks down how the team approached the visual world of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. What really stood out was the commitment to balancing practical effects with digital work in a way that feels grounded, emotional,...
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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein looks amazing, Cyrus Sales! Thanks for sharing the interview. It's a must-listen! One thing Dennis Berardi said that stood out was he reads a script multiple times as...
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Maurice Vaughan It’s not just reading for story, but really breaking it down from every VFX angle. Having a list of questions for each pass shows how methodical and thoughtful the process is, and it r...
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I'm a film student and I'm nearing the end of my course. I don't really know where or how to look for freelance work. I specialize in sound mixing and boom operating, so any help would be awesome
Welcome to the community, Lachlan McGhee. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/blog/how-...
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Lachlan McGhee Network, network, network. When you do get on set - any set at any level - do your best work and be positive because people remember you for a long time and will recommend for or agains...
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Lachlan McGhee I second what Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg said. Networking will be your lifeline in this industry. I would also add going into facebook groups (networking), you can try different site...
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Hi, please ask all my colleagues for advice. In Italy, especially in Rome, the post-production, sound design, and composition sectors have long been a closed circle, with only the same, recommended people working there. I'm an excellent composer with years of experience and some credits. I have my o...
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Hi, Jonny Jorayo. You could check Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). It gets updated regularly.
Stage 32 has a Community Open House on November 25th. It'll help you connect with creative...
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OK thank you
You're welcome, Jonny Jorayo. Hope you find jobs on here!
Jonny Jorayo Thank you for sharing your experience, it’s clear you have an impressive skill set and a lot of versatility. I understand how challenging it can be to break into new markets, especially i...
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Jonny Jorayo You're in a very competitive area, globally as well as locally. So understand that it takes some time and commitment to building your career. Network as much as possible with your local p...
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As a VFX artist in training, I’m realizing that compositing is not just about matching lights and shadows it’s about building emotion through reality that never existed.
I’ve recently started focusing more seriously on Nuke, and every day I’m learning something new about storytelling through visual e...
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I don't remember the first moment, Behnam Hojati, but the VFX in Terminator 2: Judgment Day blew me away as a kid, and it made the movie scarier.
Behnam Hojati I don’t think there was ever a single “aha” moment for me. For me, it came gradually over time with experience and a genuine desire to develop better stories. You start out working on ra...
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Hey, Behnam Hojati. Stage 32 has VFX Education (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Vfx)....
Expand commentHey, Behnam Hojati. Stage 32 has VFX Education (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Vfx).