Act of Valor: Out of the Box Filmmaking
I spoke at “Adobe Tips and Flicks” in 2012 about “out of the box” filmmaking with the Canon 5D MkII on Act of Valor.
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BTS on the Keith Urban “Act of Valor” Music Video
When director Scott Waugh called me to shoot the video for the “Act Of Valor” credit crawl song “For You” by Keith Urban, I was excited to have the opportunity to get the whole Elite Team back together. It was equally exciting to hear Keith’s amazing song, which supported the story perfectly.
Act of Valor In-Theater Q&A Session w/ the Filmmakers
We were in LA on February 25th for a screening of Act of Valor, followed by a panel discussion organized by Barry Anderson. Our friends from planet5D filmed the event, and we are embedding that video below.
Shooting Act of Valor Q & A
We’ve had a ton of questions via Twitter, Facebook and the hurlblog about shooting Act of Valor, so I thought I would share them in a Q&A format. Thanks so much to everyone for your support and kind words about the film!
Act of Valor: Reinventing the Action Genre
When Scotty Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy, the incredible directing team at Bandito Brothers, asked me to shoot Act of Valor, I was excited, especially after listening to their unique vision for the making of this movie. I was ALL IN.
Zeiss Lenses Create Cinematic 1st-Person POV in “Act of Valor”
When I started to prep “Act of Valor” in April of 2009, we were using Canon glass on the first 2 days of shooting. The hot girls on deck and the interrogation scene […]
How To Shoot an Action Sequence
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It’s Hard to Stop a Trane: Shooting Action Sequences
How we shot the action sequences for a series of Trane AC commercials with extreme heat and a bus crash.
Dark Energy for After Effects
Lance Maurer and his team at Cinnafilm developed the Dark Energy Suite, a revolutionary texture management system. This is how I was able to seamlessly cut film and the Canon 5D MkII together on Act of Valor.
Cinematography: Camera Etiquette and Workflow
After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera […]
HP LP2480zx Dreamcolor: Your Eyes In the DSLR Colorspace
When I began working on “Act of Valor” I was using an Asus 17” monitor to light with. When I got into the color correction bay, I noticed that I had over-lit scenes because the monitor was not seeing what the camera was ultimately seeing.
Media Management: Safeguard CF Express & SD Cards
In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, managing your media efficiently and securely, like CF Express and SD cards, is as crucial as capturing the perfect shot. Lost or corrupted footage can be a filmmaker’s worst nightmare, especially for independent creators operating with limited resources. In this article, we’ll plunge into essential media management techniques, drawing […]
Key Frame Film Theory & Storyboarding
As filmmakers, we are constantly striving to master the art of visual storytelling. Every frame, every shot, every subtle shift in light and shadow contributes to the narrative tapestry we weave. Among the many challenges and opportunities we face, night scenes stand out as particularly evocative and demanding. They are where mood, tone, and style […]
Camera Car Systems: Car Stunts
Greetings, film fanatics and gearheads! Shane Hurlbut, ASC, here. Buckle up, because I’m taking you behind the wheel of one of the most exhilarating car stunts I’ve ever captured on film. We’re diving deep into the world of high-octane action in Scott Waugh’s adrenaline-pumping film, Need for Speed. Remember that heart-stopping sequence where Little Pete […]
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Depth of Field CINEFADE Effect with Shane Hurlbut ASC
Changing the depth of field is a subtle yet powerful way to portray a character’s emotion in a scene. Shane Hurlbut, ASC recently used the “Cinefade VariND” on the movie Tall Girl 2. When Jodi (Ava Michelle) hears her inner voice of self-doubt, Shane uses the Cinefade to subtly enhance the moment. Watch the CINEFADE […]