Luca Ricci – Filmmakers Academy Spotlight
Our members are what make Shane’s Inner Circle such an incredible filmmaking community. We want to celebrate their stories with this Spotlight Series. Today we are featuring Luca Ricci from Italy who shares his story of his first time on a feature set. Enjoy!
Gabe Sheets – Filmmakers Academy Member Spotlight
Welcome to Shane's Inner Circle member spotlight featuring Gabe Sheets. Gabe discusses his journey directing his latest film, "Fugue," and how he faced challenges and what he would have done different in pre-production.
Don McVey – Filmmakers Academy Member Spotlight
Welcome to our first Artist Spotlight of our Inner Circle Members! Our members are what make Shane’s Inner Circle the best filmmaking community YOU should be a part of, and we want to celebrate their stories with this Spotlight Series by sharing them with the world! Read on, be inspired, and join us on the inside so you can take your own work further. Enjoy! -Shane
Casa Milagro Foundation: How You Can Help Children
Since we started Hurlbut Visuals, giving back has been part of the company philosophy. We believe that no matter what you do, you give of your time and resources as a business. We’ve always been committed to helping children specifically, and from around the world, to help give them a voice, to help give them power. Please join us in helping children!
Filmmakers Academy Spotlight: Andrew Batista’s Chasing the Wind
This project was a culmination of creation for Inner Circle member Andrew Batista, and I was excited to see where this would take his future as an artist.
Filmsupply Originals: Working with Non-Actors
The Filmsupply Originals series is one of the most exciting opportunities for creatives to share their passion projects in a unique way and launches with the short The Cage.
Musicbed Film Initiative Winner, Brilliantly Blends Fiction and Reality
Patrick Biesemans was chosen as the winner of MusicBed's 2016 Film Initiative, and his film is called ‘Embers & Dust.' Here is a little Q&A between Musicbed and Patrick on the development of his project.
A New Age with FreeFly: Move with the MōVI Pro
I’m really excited today for Freefly’s latest announcement of the MōVI Pro. This device is going to change the landscape yet again.
By Shane Hurlbut, ASC
The MōVI has changed the way I create as a storyteller, allowing me to capture the emotion of a scene in ways I never could before.…
LOEV: A Cinematographer’s Take
LOEV is big and beautiful, scarred and hopeful as it is, and I am so proud of the life it has taken. And LOEV is my movie as much as yours. When the audience takes it into their lives it becomes our story together.
Julien Lasseur’s Project Greenlight Video
Please vote for Captain Torpedo to support Julien Lasseur.
The Illumination Experience Educational Tour
Lighting techniques and camera composition is the focus of this course tailored to open your mind in new ways. I have designed this experience to be immersive, interactive and intimate using simple techniques to build confidence with any budget.
Filmmaker’s Spotlight – A One Man Band
Meet Raphael Rogers, once a graphic designer from Michigan who took off for LA to bring more life and opportunities to his career.
Find the GoPro in the Need for Speed Trailer
Thanks so much to everyone who gave it a shot and entered our Where's the GoPro in the Need for Speed Trailer? contest. It wasn't easy, but eight of you correctly answered all of the trivia questions and uploaded the two correct screenshots
New Zealand Cinematographer Andrew Stroud
Meet Andrew Stroud, a filmmaker from New Zealand.
Showcase YOUR work with Filmmaker’s Spotlight
Many of you have asked for feedback on your latest work of art. Here is your opportunity. We are now launching the HV Filmmaker’s Spotlight.
The Cameras Behind Waiting for Lightning Doc
Waiting for Lightning, a documentary about pro skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, began production in 2008. Over the course of those four years, the documentary would embrace the modern evolution of camera systems to complete the project.
Giving Back: The Warrior Wedding Project
For the last two and a half months, I have been working with the amazing director Gil Cope on an incredible commercial campaign. Learn about giving back with the Warrior Wedding Project.
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!!!
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.
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!