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The Look of HBO’s Chernobyl

In the first of a series of blog posts about the cinematography and look of the latest and greatest movies and TV shows, Chris Haigh explores HBO’s masterpiece “Chernobyl” and how vintage lenses added to the spectacular look of Soviet Ukraine.

October 11, 2019/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography

Xeen 16MM Lens Overview

Today we’re taking a brief look at the new Xeen 16mm PL mount. This is a cinema lens packed into some affordable pricing. I haven’t seen anything like it out on the market. This is a piece of glass that has a unique look, comparable to some of the qualities normally found in higher end glass.

July 19, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Pre Production, Production

Filmmaking Advice: Collaborating with Directors

Shane Hurlbut, ASC talks about the process of working with directors and his work with Gabriele Muccino on the movie Fathers and Daughters.

July 6, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Cinematography

XEEN Prime Lens Test: 14mm & 35mm

@shanehurlbutasc Today we are doing a XEEN lens comparison test with the newly added 14mm and 35mm XEEN lenses. We’re going to compare these lenses with the Canon CN-E, Zeiss CP.2, and our Cooke S4 lenses. To do this, we rigged it up so that we have all four cameras rolling at the same time, […]

February 24, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Cinematography

In Depth Lens Tests: Leica Summicron-C vs Cooke S4

It’s always important to perform in depth lens tests before you shoot so you can find the right glass for your film. In this article, we are comparing Leica Summicron-C 21mm and 75mm lenses to Cooke S4 21mm and 75mm lenses.

December 2, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

The Look of HBO’s Chernobyl

Xeen 16MM Lens Overview

Filmmaking Advice: Collaborating with Directors

XEEN Prime Lens Test: 14mm & 35mm

In Depth Lens Tests: Leica Summicron-C vs Cooke S4

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