Mastering The Art of the Opening Scene

plus: How to Make ANY Location Cinematic 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. Now, grab some fresh coffee and let's dive in to this week's piping hot content. First up, our friends over at StudioBinder have an amazing series about the art of the opening scene. This particular video is part two of that series and presents 6 more ways to begin a film including flashback, flash forward, in media res, the dream sequence, bookend scenes, and the red herring. You will see examples from Gravity, The Wolf of Wall Street, Creed, and more. Next up, the folks over at Aputure have a helpful video about how to make any location look cinematic. Cinematographer Valentina Vee shows you how to use composition, staging, lighting, and camera movement to up the production value of any project, no matter where you are shooting. [Continue Reading & Watch Videos >>]( Copyright © 2021 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are either a member of Stage 32 community, or you have subscribed to receive a newsletter on our landing page. Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda BlvdManhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from blog updates](. This email was sent from Stage 32 through MailChimp. To [unsubscribe]( or manage your preferences, please use the links above. Help us send you more useful emails by keeping your profile up to date.