{"product_id":"stage-32-directing-lab-introduction-to-shooting-editing-2","title":"Stage 32 Directing Lab: Introduction to Shooting \u0026 Editing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_67127f741a608.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJoin a private, interactive Zoom lab with an Oscar and Emmy-nominated director and producer known for feature hits premiering at Sundance, Cannes, SXSW, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 62, 85);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 10 spots available!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 62, 85);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLUS! Be connected with your instructor via email for the duration of the lab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePayment plans available at checkout through Shop Pay and \u003cstrong\u003econtact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eedu@stage32.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a writer, producer or other aspiring creative with hopes of one day actually getting behind the camera and directing your own project, taking the first step can be daunting. Where do you even start? And how can you be sure you know what you need to in order to take that plunge? Now you can under the guidance of Oscar-nominated director\/producer Rick Rosenthal.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOver the course of 9 sessions, Rick will guide you through actually prepping, shooting and editing your first project as a director in a supportive and encouraging environment - best of all? You can do all of this in the comfort of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4d585b9c-3a78-4ad3-b7f6-8d771d2b6ac8\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMany directors can find it difficult to translate their vision from concept to screen, often feeling overwhelmed by the technical skills necessary to bring their ideas to life. That’s where this lab comes in: each week, you’ll delve into a new facet of shooting and editing, from mastering the essentials of camera movement to grasping emotional space, scene blocking, and crafting an editing rhythm with tools like DaVinci Resolve. \u003cem\u003eThrough Rick's mentorship, you will walk away confident to take these skills and apply them to your own directing project, whether that's a short film, feature film, or web series!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYour Stage 32 educator, \u003cstrong\u003eRick Rosenthal is an Oscar and Emmy nominated director\/producer and the CEO of Whitewater Films, which is known for many feature film hits that have premiered at Sundance, Cannes, SXSW, and more. \u003c\/strong\u003eThrough his film directing background, Rick has directed the likes of \u003cstrong\u003eJoaquin Phoenix, Sean Penn, John Lithgow, and Jamie Lee Curtis\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along with his credits directing films, Rick has also worked as a producer on \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon’s Emmy-winning series \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENT\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first three seasons, along with directing and producing credits on countless other shows. When Rick launched \u003cstrong\u003eWhitewater Films\u003c\/strong\u003e as a production company, he committed to helping up-and-coming filmmakers and offering them the advice and assistance he never had. Furthering his drive to give back and educate burgeoning filmmakers, Rick also served as \u003cstrong\u003ethe chair of the Directing Program at the American Film Institute.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through his decades-long career Rick has become well versed in diverse genres of filmmaking and has specialized in educating and empowering new voices, which he is bringing directly to the Stage 32 community!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe lab will be conducted as a workshop with each filmmaker expected to actively participate in the directing experience through the process of prepping, shooting and editing two assignments with the additional editing of a third. Through a combination of structured assignments, practical shooting exercises, and real-time feedback, this 9-part lab will take you from the foundational elements of POV to the intricate dynamics of multi-character perspectives. By the end of this lab, you’ll become equipped with the confidence to prep, shoot, and edit your scenes, fully understanding the vital role that each shot, angle, and cut plays in crafting a powerful narrative from your unique point of view. \u003cem\u003eThrough Rick's mentorship, you will gain the confidence to take these skills and apply them to your own directing project, whether that's a short film, feature film, or web series!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-43f01edf-7fff-4874-cda4-02b7d77b7a63\"\u003eThis interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eA note from Rick about the lab: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\"I'm excited to be back at Stage 32 to teach the Director's POV workshop. 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