Originally posted to Stage 32’s Motivational Monday blog on July 1, 2019. Happy Monday, Stage 32 Creatives! We’re not only kicking off a new week, we’re kicking off a new month! Welcome to July! I[…]
CGI vs Practical Effects Part One
With the rise of any new technology the old ways we are used to fall into the background. Newspapers become digital. Letters become few and far between while texts become unlimited. Special effects art falter[…]
Best Acting Friendships in Recent Hollywood
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone -2011- Crazy, Stupid, Love The first production they worked on together was a romantic comedy about the love lives of three characters. Ryan and Emma play love interests, Emma being[…]
Year 02
Today marks Dreaming Droids Productions’ second year in business! It’s been a very busy year for us, with most of our work being done behind-the-scenes in post-production and distribution phases of projects, including pursuing several[…]
Natural Light: A Filmmakers Most Unpredictable Tool
Anyone who has been behind a camera knows how difficult it can be to get the perfect lighting for a shot. To get light there are two options, natural light and artificial light. Artificial light[…]
“Eighth Grade” and Staying True to Young Characters
This past week, Eighth Grade was released to theaters nationwide after its success with screenings in select cities. The film is the directorial debut of comedian Bo Burnham, a multi-talented artist whose fame was[…]
“The Leftovers” Review
*SPOILER WARNING FOR THE LEFTOVERS AND LOST* For a television show to be fully satisfying for its viewers it is important to tie off all the loose ends that you[…]
Documentaries and their impacts on reality
Fiction filmmaking captures the imagination, takes you to places never before seen or imagined, and it’s an escape that has kept audiences captivated for ages. A sometimes under-looked and less mainstream genre offers a different[…]
Divorcing Women and Cinematic Symbolism – Part 2: The Power of the Pen
The relationship between books and movies is obvious. The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Great Gatsby, and upcoming Mortal Engines naturally invite audiences to read the book before seeing the movie. Since books came before[…]
Reboots: a Blessing or a Curse?
Big budget film producers and television networks have been swarmed with reboots as of late. With Gilmore Girls, Full House, Boy Meets World, and more getting brand new seasons or spin offs on the television side[…]