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Film Theory

What Makes Guðnadóttir’s Chernobyl Soundtrack Better Than Her Golden Globe Winner?

Hildur Guðnadóttir shot into the public eye last year winning an Emmy for her soundtrack to HBO’s Chernobyl and then recently with her Golden Globes win and Oscar Nomination for Todd Phillips’ Joker. What makes the former even more intriguing? Find out in this video essay and article by Hurlbut Academy writer, Chris Haigh

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January 6, 2020/by Filmmakers Academy
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Announcements, Film Theory, Production

The American Dream of Movie-Making

Movie-making – an American Dream “It ain’t about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forwards.” – Rocky Balboa   When I think about movies, about why I wanted to be involved in making movies, I have a real sense of pride that America has always […]

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July 4, 2019/by Filmmakers Academy
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Lighting, Pre Production, Production

Trash Can Light – The Professional Build Video

Time to let one of my best kept secrets out of the bag, “The Trash Can Fire light“! I thought I’d share my innovation and creation from Into the Badlands. It starts with a light that I don’t think a lot of you know exists. It’s an awesome light to have in your arsenal. It’s […]

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April 4, 2019/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Film Theory, Production

Smoke & Haze – Creating Cinematic Depth

One of my most favorite ways of not only creating depth, but diffusion with smoke & haze. In this series I’m going to focus on what creates depth in an image, how to get it, and why it’s so important.

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July 18, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

Gear Review: Matthews Dutti Dolly

I had a blast working with Matthews Dutti Dolly. It made our shoot day so much easier – so much so, I wanted to share it with all of you.

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April 19, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory, Lighting, Production

Filmmaking Advice: On Set Of Fathers and Daughters (Day 10)

This was the kind of day that you look at and say, “Oh, my God, how are you going to make this as a cinematographer?”

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July 13, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

Kino Flo Basics: The Tegra 4Bank DMX

With fluorescent lights, Kino Flo has always been the leader. These lights are easy to use and easy to control. They’re so lightweight that I use them for almost everything.

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June 8, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory, Lighting

How to Use Indirect Bounce Light

It is incredible how just one light that is not direct, but bouncing off something, changes the mood and tone of your image. It doesn’t have to be from a bounce card; it can be a wall, a floor or a ceiling. Indirect light is one of my favorite lights to use. I feel it mimics what your eyes see because it is natural, soft, forgiving and beautiful.

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June 10, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

B&H Review: Micro Four Thirds Lenses that add Cinematic Imagery to your GH4

Many of you have asked me to do tests on micro four thirds lenses, so I am holding to my promise to listen and deliver.

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January 22, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Blackmagic 4K URSA Tests Part 1

Going inside the New Blackmagic URSA 4K Camera for Cinematic Capture

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December 17, 2014/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

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,

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May 29, 2014/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Diffusion for the Digital Age: Using Fogal Stockings On Your Lens

Using stockings to add a glow, a pearlescent quality, to transport you to a time period that had a sense of glamor, when movie stars were king.

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May 25, 2012/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Canon 5D Mark II Helmet Camera – The Picture of Versatility

I designed a helmet mount for the Canon 5D Mark II with Gary Hatfied, Dan Owens from Panavision to capture the first person point of view action in a new way. The camera is extremely versatile with…

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July 7, 2009/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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