6 Lessons
8+ hours of
instructional video
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6 Lessons
8+ hours of
instructional video
Access PDF
assets
As part of the Illumination Experience Tour, this is the perfect introductory course for new filmmakers. In this popular masterclass, you’ll learn the necessary concepts, theories, and techniques to fully understand why you do something in addition to how you accomplish it.
Expect to learn industry-standard terminology, pre-production planning, must-have tools, how to properly expose, lighting quality, quantity, and placement, plus various golden nuggets that Shane Hurlbut, ASC has discovered over his 30+ year career as a cinematographer!
Detailed written breakdowns
Blocking & Lighting schematics
Top-down sun paths
Side by side comparisons
Director’s treatments
Shot lists
Storyboards
Module 1 — Key Light: Where, What, When, Why & How
Module 2 – How to Prep Narrative Storytelling
Module 3 – Rehearse, Block, Light & Shoot
Module 4 – Back Light: Where, What, When, Why & How
Module 5 – Fill Light: Where, What, When, Why, & How
Module 6 – Night Street Lighting
Director of photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC works at the forefront of cinema as a storyteller, innovator and discerning collaborator, who brings more than three decades of experience to his art. He is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, the International Cinematographers Guild/Local 600, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Some of his film credits include: We Are Marshall, Terminator: Salvation, Need for Speed, Act of Valor, Semi-Pro, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Into the Blue, Mr 3000, among many others.
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What’s included in a Filmmakers Academy membership?
Filmmakers Academy offers three memberships: Free, All Access, and All Access + Pro.
The Free account is limited to 30+ lessons and gives you a sneak peek into membership.
All Access includes unlimited access to all of our courses and lessons as well as entry to our Private Facebook Group for Global Referrals + Collaboration, access to PDF assets, and our Career Paths feature that includes Directing, Cinematography, Lighting, G&E, Color Correction, Post-Production, and more!
All Access + Pro grants you everything in an All Access membership, plus 1 on 1 film mentoring with a mentor of your choice, annually pick 2 Mentor Crafted PDFs (the Holy Grail of Mentor Experience), quarterly exclusive live masterclasses.
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If you’re only interested in taking one specific course, we offer many of our courses in the Store.
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