Blackmagic Cinema Camera: The Perfect Training Ground for Cinematographers
The similarities of 16mm film and the Blackmagic Cinema Camera (BMCC) and why it is a great training ground for cinematographers.
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Independent Filmmaking – Pre-Production, Production, Post
Budget-minded filmmaking forces you to solve your problems within limitations. However, given the importance of the visuals to engage the audience in the story, we needed creative control over every aspect of the film’s aesthetic.
The New HP DreamColor: It’s all about the Color Space
With the release of the new Z27x and the Z24x monitors, we should look at what makes these babies different from the old workhorse that served as my eyes into the DSLR color space for over five years.
Tiffen Diffusion Filters and Steadicam Innovations
Tiffen has introduced a whole new line of filters for digital sensors and have shot a very in-depth 4K test that premiered at NAB this year,
Need For Speed: Innovation, Gear and Cinematography
This post give you insight into how we pulled everything off. Need for Speed was shot on four different camera sensors.
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
Shane’s Gear Bag
I have been asked by many of our readers to share details regarding my personal Gear Bag. I use a vast array of tools to be able to tell all types of stories. I wanted to break it down with detail.
The Power of a Stuntman in Need for Speed: No CGI Required
Need for Speed photography was done practically without the existence of CGI cars, planes, helicopters or virtual worlds and done with an elite group of professional drivers and extreme risk takers that put you in the driver seat at 180mph.
Accessorizing Your Canon 1DC for Cinematic Capture: Part 2
This week our focus is on adding the little bits that energize video village and make the Canon 1DC focus puller friendly.
Accessorizing Your 1DC for Cinematic Capture
The accessorizing required to turn your Canon 1DC into a Movie Making Machine.
Red Epic vs. Canon C500
These extensive tests between the Red Epic and the Canon C500 were conducted over three days with seven other cameras.
Arri Alexa vs. Canon C500 Camera Test – Part 2
This week we take you through Canon C500 and Arri Alexa tests of IR Filtration, Interior Latitude, Night ISO, and Night Driving.
In Depth Tests: Arri Alexa vs. Canon C500
Here is the first of a three part series on the Arri Alexa vs. the Canon C500 in camera tests for Need for Speed.
How to Set Up Menus for Cinematic Capture on the Canon 1DC
Shane’s suggested menu settings for using the Canon 1DC as a cinematic movie maker.
My Go To Lighting Package Part Two: The Basics
When you have a small team to tell your story, you need to find lights that do many things and provide many color temps. You need some that can focus and ones that are a broad source.
DSLR Cinema: Crafting the Film Look with Large Sensor Video Cameras
This week’s post will focus on the subject of DSLR cinema and a fantastic resource known by the same name – DSLR Cinema: Crafting the Film Look with Large Sensor Video Cameras.
Documentary Filmmaking: Tell Small Stories
As filmmakers, we have such an opportunity to tell small stories like Richard’s and it doesn’t take a lot of gear.
Podcast on Selecting Cameras for Need for Speed
The approach to selecting cameras for Need for Speed. It’s about each camera’s unique abilities and how to use those abilities to your advantage.
Interview with Greg Staten on the HP DreamColor Monitor
Greg is dedicated to producing a great monitor. He’s fascinated with what his clients are doing with HP’s products, and he’s always looking for improvements.
Shane Hurlbut Returns to NeedCreative podcast
I joined the NeedCreative Podcast again this week. We talked about the art and science of cinematography and then did a mini-workshop. I go into story scenarios and how I would light and lens them.