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Canon’s 5D/7D Family vs. 35MM Film: A Cost Comparison

Hello loyal readers, it’s Andrea here to discuss the cost differences between 35MM film and today’s easily accessible Canon DSLR [...]
Navy Seals bring Jeep COD to life

Behind the Scenes of Jeep Call of Duty Ride Promo with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

When I was a kid, I had a fascination with Halloween. Our son, Myles, has inherited this same [...]
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Letus Master Cinema Series – Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Over the past 3 years, my team and I have shot 2 feature films [...]
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Cinematographers: The Importance of Being Mobile

"Have a safe flight. Someone from production will pick you up." How many strange [...]
Need for Speed dangerous car race

Cinematography: Camera Etiquette and Workflow

After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera [...]
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“Sports Authority” with the The Kessler V3 Crane and Revolution Head

When director Peter Odiorne asked me to shoot Sports Authority “Shoe,” the [...]
Side by side comparison HDSLR
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Dark Energy: Enhancing the HDSLR Revolution

Over the last 6 months, I have been under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a company out of [...]
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Capturing the Sunrise Across America with Canon 5D

We employed Technicolor’s Cinestyle on its maiden voyage. This picture style seemed to work well in [...]
Film slate on wooden table
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What Makes a Great Cinematography Reel?

A reel is your creative expression and a very powerful tool to showcase unique talent.
Technicolor logo
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Technicolor’s New Picture Style: CineStyle

My last blog post was about story and not getting caught up in all the tech/gear frenzy. Now, I want to talk about [...]
Cinematographer wearing mask
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What’s Your Go-To Camera Format? The World is Your Filmmaking Canvas

You are going to Dubai to shoot a motorcycle race that will require mobility and high speed.
Yahoo Main Penalty Shot
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9 Canon 5Ds Capture The Shot on Goal for Yahoo Sports – WORLD CUP 2010

In May of last year I was hired to shoot a web interactive game for Yahoo sports in the LA Coliseum. The Director Jason Zada...

Tiffen: Extraordinary Images with Water White Glass

When I was doing a Canon 5D film test in January of 2010, I put eight 5D's in a line for this cool action camera array.
Deadfall Camera breakdown
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Movie Camera Breakdown: Artistry Meets Organization in Prep

Prepping a movie is one of the most important tasks you have as a cinematographer. You can design the whole movie-organize, create, and schedule it in a way that is best for light.
AAA Motorsports Behind the Scene
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Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) Commercial Spots

In January of 2011, I was asked by "The Gentlemen," Brett Snider and Billy Federighi, a very creative and humorous, directing at Bandito Brothers, to shoot a series [...]
Zeiss lens for Act of Valor
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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 [...]
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How Shane Hurlbut, ASC Prepped the Movie Deadfall

One week ago I was slated to do two amazing car commercials for the Bandito Brothers, one for Yokohama and the other for Hot Wheels. The spots both had a very unique style and approach. One would be shot with our hybrid 35mm motion picture film and [...]
DP6 and the Oracle "SmartLapse" System
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SmallHD DP6 Monitor and the Oracle “SmartLapse” System

As we blaze the cinematic trail we are always on the lookout for the best gear possible. Recently the guys over at SmallHD sent us the brand new DP6 Monitor. We haven't had time to put it through any grinding tests but so far it looks pretty useful. For its lightweight size (5.6"), it's a powerhouse.
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Doggicam Helmet Cams: A Visceral Connection

The first job that I ever shot with the Canon 5D was as Director and DP on a webisode series that Director of "Terminator Salvation" McG asked me to do. We produced these webisodes as part of the "Terminator Salvation" marketing campaign to be used...
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Camera Checklist for HDSLRs

Here is a little instructional video from our Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp. A huge thanks to editor Chris Fenwick (Slice Editorial) for taking the time to cut this footage! I have talked in the past about the power of the hybrid approach. Taking the best from still photography and the best from motion picture photography and colliding them....

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