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Entries by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Workflow – Disney+ Safety
DaVinci Resolve revolutionized our post-production workflow for the Disney+ film Safety. Owned and developed by Blackmagic Design, DaVinci Resolve is a non-linear editing application that also specializes in color correction. But, its features and abilities go far beyond that. It puts everyone on the same track. One of DaVinci’s more impressive features is its ability […]
RED Gemini: Innovations for Disney+ film Safety
RED Digital Cinema hit the market in 2005 and ever since the world of filmmaking has never been the same. RED was a major factor in revolutionizing the industry by making digital cinematography the standard for motion capture. And, trust me, I know a little something about that major turning point in the industry. As […]
Blueshape Innovations for the Disney+ film Safety
There are a million different factors that go into making a film. And if one of those factors goes wrong, like say your battery gives out during a crucial moment, it could prove to be the difference between a successful shoot or spending a treasure trove of money on reshoots. That’s where Blueshape comes in. […]
Tiffen: Innovations for the Disney+ film “Safety”
One cannot simply stress the significance of color and what it means for the emotional experience of a film. This is especially the case for Disney and its vast vault of memorable films that transcend both time and space. That’s why I realized early on in pre-production for the newly released movie Safety (available now […]
Insta360: Virtual Scouting for the COVID-19 Era
The future is officially upon us with Insta360 and location scouting will never be the same. As we move forward into the COVID era, ensuring the safety of our industry professionals is our primary concern. The people who are on the ground grinding day in and day out are the glue that’s holding everything together. […]
How to Shoot Sports Cinematography
The magic of cinema evokes emotion through feeling visceral moments that put you in the headspace of the protagonist.
Shane’s Cinema Prep Kit Part 1
This Cinema Prep Kit has been built to help you to beat the boredom while you are isolating. Beginning with Shane’s favorite books for inspiration, he will take you through the best cinematography books, apps and further lessons that we have made available for free as part of this kit!
Foot Candles: The best way to gauge light
Shane Hurlbut, ASC, reveals one of his best tips for gauging light and it’s all to do with a Spectra light meter, Foot Candles and an old 4 inch thick book!
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Camera Shake Hack
Dale Campbell and his team at Still Moving Media return with a fantastic Camera Shake Hack for Davinci Resolve.
Demystifying False Color Live Instagram Lesson
Shane Hurlbut, ASC takes you through False color, one of the key building blocks of learning how to expose your digital negative.
Softbox – Construction and Theory
You wanna know how to make a Softbox that can rival the most expensive ones on the market? I like to make my own equipment so it works for me on screen. Now I’m revealing one of my best kept secrets using materials that cost next to nothing – even using BEDSHEETS! You won’t want to miss out on this explosive blog that will give you the edge on set.
Light Quality: What Is The Best Light for the Job?
This month, we’re taking a deep plunge into lighting! Get ready, we’re taking your lighting technique to the next level, including commentary on essential tools, how to light large spaces, power your lights, and work with Chimera soft banks, Rosco LitePads, and DIY lighting. Play it here: February 2015 Podcast Members can submit podcast questions, […]
The Modern Cinematographer – On-Set Essentials
Want to know the essentials that Shane Hurlbut ASC puts onto his cart? Here’s the man himself to lift the lid on what equipment he uses on set every day.
Tools of the Filmmaking Trade – What’s in your bag?
There are many tools in a cinematographers arsenal, and I don’t just mean lights and cameras. When prepping for your next production there are a lot of things to consider. What gear you want to use to tell your story, how you want to collaborate with your director and/or cinematographer, and what shots your want […]
A Friend, Pioneer & Legend – Ed Phillips
Legend is a term we hear banded around in this industry over and over and, most of the time, it’s a point that is debated, questioned, open to interpretation and is often merely an opinion. However, there are those that are universally accepted by everyone and, when I learned this weekend about the passing of […]
Macro: How to Make Images LARGER Than Life!
Question: There’s an interesting lens coming out on a macro probe lens 24 millimeter that seems to make amazing techniques but won’t be out for a while. Is there a way to do this kind of shooting or similar shooting? Also very interested in how you approach lighting for studio macro lens shooting, depth of […]
Loading a LUT with DaVinci Resolve: Part 4
Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.
Create 3D LUTs to for an Artistic Look with DaVinci Resolve: Part 3
Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.
RAW Footage Transformed to 3D LUTs with DaVinci Resolve: Part 2
Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.