Cinematography Tip: Monitor Calibration with the X-Rite Tool Color calibrating your monitors is key since they serve as the eyes of your creation! In this Cinematography Tip, Shane Hurlbut, ASC explains the value of color calibration for monitors and how calibrating tools like the X-Rite ColorChecker empower you. The last thing you want as a […]
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Cinema Digital Projector Special Effects and Lens Filters Take your cinematography to a whole new level with camera effects and lens filters using projector lighting. In this video, cinematographer Justin Jones demonstrates how he created his projection lighting effect for his music video cinematography. Trust us, this will absolutely change how you look at projector […]
Film Noir Lighting Inside a Detective’s Office with Shane Hurlbut, ASC Just as a painter mixes the colors on their palette to create a work of art, a cinematographer must harness various lights and fixtures to craft a memorable cinematic image. In this video, DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC commands a chorus of lights to illuminate […]
Cinematic Lighting with Shane Hurlbut, ASC: Xenon Light In this video, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC shines the laser-strong Xenon through the backside of a 1-inch foam bead board that yields an impressive light quality. Then, when they add fill light with a 4×8 Pipelight, the entire lighting setup comes together beautifully. Showcasing the soft light […]
How Can Filmmakers Thrive In the Future Film Industry? In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer husband, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, explore the ever-changing film industry. Ever since its inception in 1895, the landscape of the industry has evolved with technology, updated methodologies, and even ways audiences watch what is now dubbed “content.” […]
Camera filters enhance and support your photography by helping you capture a professional-looking image. But with all the different types of photography filters on the market, it’s tricky to know what filters work best for certain circumstances. In fact, one of the most common questions you’ll hear from novice photographers is “What filters do I […]
Design Your INOVATIV Cart for Film Production Shane Hurlbut, ASC breaks down the features of a dependable INOVATIV cart for film production, which is the epicenter of the set for cinematographers. Not only that, but Shane also showcases his DIY alterations that enhance his personal INOVATIV Deploy Workstation Cart. By designing the DP cart to […]
Photographers quotes not only nourish our souls but inspire us to dig deep within the catacombs of our imaginations to spark that creative seed that is unique to each of us. Still photography is every bit as important to the filmmaking process as floor plans and lighting schematics. Cinematographers turn to the work of photographers […]
A Filmmaker’s Guide to Inspecting Power Distro Box and Electrical Rentals In this lesson, Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to check in distro equipment. You’re going to learn how to: Inspect Distro Boxes Inspect Snake Bites Inspect Gang Boxes Inspect Bates Cables Inspect Soft Threefers Inspect Cables DISTRO BOX INSPECTION: There are […]
The Ultimate Guide to Filming a 360-Degree Dolly Shot (Unlocked Lesson) Are you ready to make a statement with a full 360-degree dolly shot? This kind of camera movement gives the audience a unique perspective by capturing the action from all 360 degrees. In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, demonstrates how to light and shoot […]
4 Self-Care Tips for Filmmaking Entrepreneurs Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC welcome Nigerian filmmaking entrepreneurs Carolyn Seaman and Thomas Jeffery Seaman onto the Inner Circle Podcast. With 20 years of experience advancing the rights of women and listed on the 2021 FemiList 100, Carolyn Seaman produces films and documentaries focused on social change. Carolyn also […]
Barbie is a film about the doll who inspired generations of children to follow their dreams. Created by Ruth Handler for her daughter Barbara, Barbie hit the shelves in 1959 and was the first contemporary doll for girls not modeled on a baby. Pretty groundbreaking, right? Before the advent of Barbie, a little girl’s connection […]
How To Become a Cinematographer with Todd Dos Reis, ASC There are countless ways to enter the industry and pursue a job as a cinematographer. Typically, you work your way up the ladder from a production assistant or in the camera department and must take chances to prove your mastery. Todd Dos Reis, ASC joins […]
4 Leadership Pro Tips Every Cinematographer Should Know Leadership is foundational to the success of any project no matter its size and scale. As a leader, you serve as the glue that holds the team together whether it’s through effective communication, expressing gratitude, providing inspiration, or supporting your team to do what they do best. […]
DJI Ronin 4D Series: ActiveTrack and Sport Mode In the fourth installment of our DJI Ronin 4D Series, gimbal operator Jason Robbins showcases ActiveTrack mode with Shane Hurlbut, ASC assisting on the wheels with the dual operator setup. So far, they set up the Ronin 4D in lightweight handheld mode with the Flex cable installed. […]
Oppenheimer is the story of the man behind the atomic bomb. Based on the Pulitzer-Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s newest film examines the gifted theoretical physicist, played by Cillian Murphy, as he wrestles with the consequences and moral implications of bestowing a world-ending power unto humanity. […]
Two of cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s favorite lenses are the Leitz / Leica Summicron C spherical lenses and Caldwell Chameleon anamorphic lenses. Below we highlight the scenarios Shane uses for each lens choice. So, if you’re digging through search engines to quickly find when is the best time to use a specific focal length, you’ve […]
Darrell Wonge’s Pivot from Pro-Baller to Pro Cinematographer Shane and Lydia welcome pro-baller-turned-cinematographer Darrell Wonge to the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his career pivot and learn everything from his networking strategy to how he handles the stress of set life while managing his crew. After suffering a career-ending injury, Darrell turned his efforts to […]
Asteroid City is a film that’s not so much about extraterrestrial contact in a desert town as it is about humanity’s deep desire for universal meaning — and the connection between the actor and their character. Moreover, one can take away how the art of theatrical storytelling is a collective effort that cannot be solely […]
In the EL Zone System Exposure Guide, we break down this revolutionary new exposure system so you can implement it into your cinematography. That way, you can light scenes faster and more accurately, while also improving communication with the gaffer and fellow cinematographers. PRO TIP: Bookmark this page to quickly refer to it in the […]