Portable Lighting with the Rosco LitePad Kit
I am always in pursuit of new lighting technology, and this Rosco LitePad kit knocked me out with its size, versatility, color and punch.
Entries by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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.
Diffusion for the Digital Age: Using Fogal Stockings On Your Lens
Using stockings to add a glow, a pearlescent quality, to transport you to a time period that had a sense of glamor, when movie stars were king.
“Those Kisses” Music on “The Ticket”
The running scene in “The Ticket” that uses my song “Those Kisses” reminds me why I got into the business of making music for films.
Po Chan’s Vision for “The Ticket” – The Digital Convergence Podcast
In this special edition of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Chris Fenwick delves deep into the mind and vision of Po Chan – a remarkable visual story teller, artist, and director of both “The Last Three Minutes” and “The Ticket.”
Lighting with Canon 1DC DSLR 4K Capture Project “The Ticket”
On The Ticket, the lighting was a challenge because we used natural, available light and shaped it. I turned lights off, then added accent lights to bring out the depth of a location.
Looking Inside the Canon1DC DSLR 4K Capture Project “The Ticket”
We have had an outpouring of positive feedback on Po Chan’s film “The Ticket.” Everyone at Hurlbut Visuals wanted to give you an inside look at how we used the power of this incredibly flexible, lightweight, DSLR platform, the A camera system that is the 1DC. It gives any filmmaker the ability to dream.
Next Gen Digital Film Capture: Canon 4K 1DC
When Canon approached me to test and shoot a short film for their new 1DC 4K DSLR, I was more than excited. After the first night of testing, one word came to mind. WOW!!!
Dueling Canon C300 and Arri Alexa
When it comes to using a new camera like the Canon C300, I don’t do camera tests to see how it performs. I battle test it on location. When HBO came to me to shoot another promo for their TV series Game of Thrones, I used this as a chance to see if the C300 could hold its own in an interview setting alongside the benchmark for digital cinema capture: the Arri Alexa.
The Canon C300 on an El Pollo Loco Spot
The current spot was for El Pollo Loco, and the concept was a very action oriented camera, with snap zooms and quick handheld push ins and pull outs. I thought the Canon C300 would be the perfect camera for this job, lightweight and maneuverable.
Social Media for Filmmakers
“Find us on Facebook.” “Follow me on Twitter.” We see social media everywhere these days and rightly so. Tools like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+ and more can help small businesses, one man shops, and large brands grow and expand their contacts with clients and customers. This includes filmmakers. The opportunities are great for both raising funds online and for distributing your work.
Crash Cam: Filmmaking Inside the Box
Let’s look at how the crash cam world has changed because of the Canon 5D. It has replaced the eyemo that used to be a clapper of a 35 or 16mm with bad lenses. It could be blown up, bashed into, driven over, or you could even have a car land right on it.
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.
Director/Cameraman Package for Scouting Locations + Scouting Apps
Since the invention of the Canon 5D, it has taken scouting to a whole new level and preparing that package that allows you can take advantage of serendipitous moments, lightning in a bottle so to speak, is essential.
Large Sensor Cameras – Economical Lighting
The new wave of Large sensor cameras with their high ISO range and light sensitivity are changing the way cinematographers […]
About Sundance Film Festival: Why It Matters
The pilgrimage to a small town in the Utah mountains has been going on for years. With creativity and wonderful storytelling, the Sundance Film Festival has […]
7 Tips for HD Color Correction and DSLR Color Correction
Color correction is just one step of the entire filmmaking process…but oh, what a difference it can make. You can […]