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As filmmakers, we’re often obsessed with the subject — the actor, the action, the key prop. We meticulously light it, frame it, focus on it. But what about the space around the subject? That seemingly “empty” area, often overlooked, is what we call negative space, and it’s one of the most powerful, yet subtle, tools […]
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut welcome a man of many talents, George Billinger, for an inspiring conversation. The legendary Steadicam operator and camera operator opens up about his unconventional journey from firefighting to becoming a sought-after filmmaker. Shane and George Billinger have worked together on multiple […]
The multi-talented Rudy Mancuso visits the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his directorial debut, Música. Premiering at the esteemed South by Southwest Film Festival and now available for audiences to experience on Amazon Prime Video, Música marks a significant landmark in Rudy’s creative journey. This episode is co-chaired by Lydia Hurlbut, Brendan Sweeney, and, of […]
Changing the depth of field is a subtle yet powerful way to portray a character’s emotion in a scene. Shane Hurlbut, ASC recently used the “Cinefade VariND” on the movie Tall Girl 2. When Jodi (Ava Michelle) hears her inner voice of self-doubt, Shane uses the Cinefade to subtly enhance the moment. Watch the CINEFADE […]
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How do you shoot your movies using all the different cameras? Join me as I demystify compression rates and articles and show how to use a bunch of different cameras to capture a scene as thoroughly and epically as possible.