Lighting

Where Should I Place My Key Light? - Filmmakers Academy
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Where Should I Place My Key Light?

Light is to filmmaking what paint is to — well — painting. So, for anyone who might be thinking, “Where should I place my key light?” don’t worry, you’re in the right place.  The way you place your key will have an impact on your mood, dimension, and color tones, but you probably already…
How To Create Room Tone - Filmmakers Academy
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How To Light Characters and Create Room Tone

Understanding how to light characters and create room tone is one of the most important and subtle tools you can use to take your storytelling to the next level. In fact, the nature of your ambient light hinges on how you light the background, mid-ground, and foreground. This video shows you a glimpse…
Movie action sequence - Man jumps dirtbike
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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!
False Color Live Instagram Filmmaking Lesson

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.
Shane Hurlbut building softbox lighting
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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.
SIC Podcast Episode 7: Lighting Large Day Interiors

Light Quality – What Is The Best Light for the Job?

This month we'll focus on light quality. We'll be taking your lighting technique to the next level, including commentary on essential tools, lighting large spaces, powering your lights, Chimera soft banks, Rosco LitePads and DIY lighting. Play it here: Or download the file here: February 2015 Podcast Members…
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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,…
Trash Can Gag - Fire and Lamp Light
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Trash Can Gag – Fire And Lamp Light

Some of my favorite setups throughout my career have been trying to emulate fire and lamp light. In terms of complexity and logistics, this has to be one of the hardest setups to execute. Fire is such an organic and spontaneous source to replicate and it takes time to figure out how to get it right.…
Shane Hurlbut creates DIY Light
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Trash Can Light – The Professional Build Video

Time to let one of my best kept secrets out of the bag, "The Trash Can Fire light"! I thought I’d share my innovation and creation from Into the Badlands. It starts with a light that I don’t think a lot of you know exists. It’s an awesome light to have in your arsenal. It’s called the…
Filmmakers Filming Soldiers for Act of Valor
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Murder Scene Cinematography

For this blog post we're gonna be getting dark and gritty. We're going to be making a murder scene on a budget. Grab your popcorn kids!   Here's a question I once got asked... What is your best advice for shooting a dramatic murder scene at night on a desolate road with little to no power supply?…
Little boy opens door to an orange glow
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Close Encounters – Scenes That Left A Mark

Think. What movie moment made you go "I have to make movies"? Here's mine and it may shock you...
Cheap lighting setup
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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,…
Don Corleone: "That I cannot do."

Lighting in Any Situation – Cinematic Results NOW

In this podcast, we really wanted to focus on the importance of lighting. If you want to rise up the ranks as a director of photography, you need to learn the principles of what makes good and bad lighting.
K-Stacker II - Matthews Studio's Kino Solution

K-Stacker II – Matthews Studio’s Kino Solution!

Matthews Studios announces K-Stacker II that allows you to mount up to three Kino Flo FreeStyle 31 LED Panels or two Kino Flo 4ft/4Banks in a tight array, helping you to create a single softlight source with ease.
He-Man "I have the power"

Household Power Distribution – Do’s & Don’ts!

In a home, it’s very important to understand the etiquette of breakers, circuit boxes and your power needs. Eric Forand, Gaffer for Shane Hurlbut, ASC, takes you through the do's and don'ts of household power distribution so your production can run smoothly and quickly!
Gear Review Matthews Dutti Dolly and Filter Tray MoVi Tiffen diffusion BTS

Gear Review: Matthews Dutti Dolly

I had a blast working with Matthews Dutti Dolly. It made our shoot day so much easier - so much so, I wanted to share it with all of you.
CINEO HS2

Light Study: Cineo HS2

One of my favorite types of light is remote phosphor. It’s incredibly powerful. Since this technology has been introduced to our industry, these lights have been taking over. It’s because of their ability to produce beautiful skin tones, their unbelievable brightness, and just how easy they make it to switch between 3200, 4300, 5600, chroma green and blue.
Shane Hurlbut with Rosco Diffusion

Rosco Diffusion Series Part 1: Brushed Silk

Here's an exclusive peek inside this Shane's Inner Circle series on Rosco Diffusion. Go further in depth in shanesinnercirlce.com.
Arri M Series

Working with HMI Lighting: Arri M Series

I’m going to talk about how I light day exteriors and how I use specific types of lights to light day exteriors.
Movie lighting indoor scene
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Exclusive Sneak Peek – Shane’s Inner Circle: On Set of Fathers and Daughters (Day 3)

The past two years have been truly amazing as we continue to grow Shane’s Inner Circle. Our vision becomes clearer every day, as filmmakers from all over the world have joined together to form an outstanding community of support, growth and knowledge - where visionaries thrive and hone their skills…
Filmmakers Filming Soldiers for Act of Valor
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Exclusive From Shane’s Inner Circle: On Set Of Fathers and Daughters (Day 10)

This was the kind of day that you look at and say, "Oh, my God, how are you going to make this as a cinematographer?”

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