Buster Keaton – Silence is Golden
On the anniversary of his death, Chris Haigh pays homage to Buster Keaton, the greatest clown of all whose inspiration lives on in the modern movie world.
Entries by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
Learn filmmaking online from industry experts
We capped off 2018 by looking at the American film industry, at those who dared to dream and in doing so changed filmmakers’ worlds for the better. If you didn’t see it, it’s right here. This first post of 2019 begins with the same theme – dreams; the dreams we have here at Filmmakers Academy […]
Best Online Resources for Screenwriters 2019
Good screenwriting doesn’t come easy. If you think it does, you’re probably not reading enough. It demands an understanding of universal truths and possessing a well-anchored self-awareness. This translates to numerous drafts, collaborations, and a proven toolkit of resources. Ultimately, it’s about doing what works for you. Every aspiring screenwriter should eventually bring their own […]
Mixing Dialogue and Music with Fairlight
What’s that, you want to have voices and music at the same time? Mixing voices and music is a big problem that many editors have to face. Ross Papitto, my wonderguy on sound editing is here to not only solve that problem in DaVinci, but also to save your editorial lives!
Judging A Film By Its COVERAGE
A while ago I got a question about coverage from a member in Australia (everyone sing “he comes from a land down-under!”): “Hi Shane, I’m a weekend warrior filmmaker, and I have a reasonable grip on the shooting side, but I’m trying to understand the construction of an average 100 minute film. I’ve dissected […]
Voice Sweetening with Fairlight
Do you know how much of an impact sound has on the film industry? TONS! I’m immensely lucky to have Ross Papitto on the Hurlbut Visuals crew as my sound engineer. This blog will blow your mind and take your productions into the stratosphere! Enjoy.
XEEN Lenses in Action on the 8K Red Monstro
No color charts or lab tests here. See how the Xeen lenses stack up on RED’s 8K Vista Vision Monstro sensor in the real world.
DaVinci Resolve: The Secret to Mixing Voices and Music with Fairlight
Chocolate and Vanilla, Yin and Yang, The Force and The Dark Side, Voice and Music. All things in this world require balance, room, air, peace. And like a Production Assistant trying to move an 18K, audio tracks work the best when they’re not stepping on each other’s toes. Let’s dive into DaVinci Resolve and the […]
Matching Cameras to Create One Image
How do you shoot your movies using all the different cameras? Join me as I demystify compression rates and articles and show how to use a bunch of different cameras to capture a scene as thoroughly and epically as possible.
Fixing Audio Hum or Buzz with Fairlight
Ever captured some awesome footage to find that you have Hum and Buzz? Sound makes up a humongous part of any production. You need to have a sound mixer that can take your media to the next level. Ross Papitto is an epic sound engineer and part of the HV crew!
Cinematography: Bit Depth Doesn’t Matter, But Story Does
I overheard a conversation between a young cinematographer and a colorist going back and forth discussing the importance of 10 bit color or higher. I didn’t have time to interact then, so let me put my 2 cents in here and now. We have 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit, 16-bit, all these bits. I personally really do […]
Lighting Setup That Won’t Break the Bank!
Armando Ferreira, a popular YouTuber, filmmaker, and Inner Circle member, breaks down a simple lighting setup that doesn’t break the bank! One of Armando’s favorite affordable lights (Pictured below) is the Viltrox light. You can find it HERE: https://amzn.to/2ycFinN It provides a ton of light, is thin, and even BI COLOR! Definitely a great choice […]
Comfort Zone: Stay at Your Own Risk
Do you ever wake up in the morning and say, “God, I don’t want to go into work today…”? Believe it or not, I have those days too. Those are the days it’s MOST important to push through your comfort zone. There’s those days that you work on jobs that the director’s not very nice, […]
Focus, Formats, and Exposure – Master Cinematic Storytelling!
My July podcast is all about camera technology from formats and exposure to the emotion and motivation of focus pulling and much more. Topics covered include: What it takes to capture the “cinematic” look and feel with your camera Selecting your next camera: the pros & cons of Panasonic GH4, Sony A7s, Canon 5D Mark […]
Budget Lighting for Passion Projects
This month’s podcast focuses on your budget lighting questions. Specifically, I cover these topics: How-to lighting set-ups for Inner Circle member’s projects Advice for lighting on a micro-budget Tips on recreating looks in camera and in post How to light for an iPhone shoot The Gaffer/DP relationship and workflows New this month – RED LUTS […]
Les Gaddis – Member Spotlight
Something I really love about our Spotlight series is that it teaches us how we can learn a little something from our peers. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that you never stop learning! This series has given great opportunity to grow as a filmmaker, allowing us to compare our skills and techniques with […]
MōVI Tips & Tools – Applying a Filter
This video and accompanying article is all about MōVI tips and tricks! How to get the most from your device. Using a Matte Box with a Filter on the MōVI: The preferred way to mount a filter with your MōVI is with the use of a matte box. The Misfit Atom 4×5.65″/4×4″ Ultra Lightweight 2-Stage […]
Canon Camera Setups for Cinematic Vision
Oh boy, we’ve got a whole SLEW of Canon Camera related questions this week. Let’s get into it! SIC Podcast EP. 9 is now live on iTunes! Submit your questions HERE. Podcast Questions: 1:13 How much image manipulation is done with the footage that comes from the Canon C500? When you spoke of the 5D […]
Top 5 Apps Every Film Producer Needs
Let’s be honest, we exist in an impossibly-fast paced industry. Producers are used to juggling countless moving pieces, but those who find the most success know that you’re only worth as much as your resources. Those tools and resources keep producers on time, up-to-date, and accountable for every stage of production. This isn’t just any […]
Single Shooter – How to Rig Your Camera Series
Sometimes you don’t want your camera to be heavy and comfortable for your handheld. Sometimes you have to move around, you’re on your own as a single shooter and don’t have a whole camera crew to help you out. So what do I turn to to bridge that gap between a full studio build and […]