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Cinematography

Canon Camera Setups for Cinematic Vision

Oh boy, we’ve got a whole SLEW of Canon Camera related questions this week. Let’s get into it! SIC Podcast EP. 9 is now live on iTunes! Submit your questions HERE. Podcast Questions: 1:13 How much image manipulation is done with the footage that comes from the Canon C500? When you spoke of the 5D […]

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August 13, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Film Theory

Tips for Mixed Formats in Cinematography

Throughout my career, I have been interested in using and mastering different mediums to enhance the storytelling experience. Since the dawn of cinema, movies have been captured on celluloid. As time progressed, we introduced new acquisition formats and film gauges like 8mm, 16mm, Super 8mm, 65mm, video tape, and digital video capture. Each new format registers a certain mood/feel due to past experiences with the medium or how it’s been utilized in the history of the moving image. So, how can you utilize different formats to enhance a story?

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August 30, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

What is IR Pollution and How Do You Combat it? Using Tiffen’s Academy Award Winning IR Filters

What is Infrared Pollution? How do you combat it? We have the answers for you.

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October 7, 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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Announcements, Off Topic

Julien Lasseur’s Project Greenlight Video

Please vote for Captain Torpedo to support Julien Lasseur.

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September 25, 2014/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Act of Valor: Out of the Box Filmmaking

I spoke at “Adobe Tips and Flicks” in 2012 about “out of the box” filmmaking with the Canon 5D MkII on Act of Valor.

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August 20, 2014/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Announcements, Film Theory, Lighting

The Illumination Experience Educational Tour

Lighting techniques and camera composition is the focus of this course tailored to open your mind in new ways. I have designed this experience to be immersive, interactive and intimate using simple techniques to build confidence with any budget.

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August 13, 2014/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Announcements, Cinematography

Next Gen Digital Film Capture: Canon 4K 1DC

When Canon approached me to test and shoot a short film for their new 1DC 4K DSLR, I was more than excited. After the first night of testing, one word came to mind. WOW!!!

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April 16, 2012/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

MCS Cage Adds Versatility to Your Cinematography

Whether you love your 5D, shoot weddings with a Sony FS-100, shoot music videos with your 7D, or […]

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November 22, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Production

Canon’s 5D/7D Family vs. 35MM Film: A Cost Comparison

Hello loyal readers, it’s Andrea here to discuss the cost differences between 35MM film and today’s easily accessible Canon DSLR […]

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October 28, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Letus Master Cinema Series – Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Over the past 3 years, my team and I have shot 2 feature films […]

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October 15, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Post Production

Dark Energy: Enhancing the HDSLR Revolution

Over the last 6 months, I have been under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a company out of […]

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August 6, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Announcements, Off Topic

HDSLR Revolution: Story Over Technology

This year, I had the privilege of experiencing NAB from Montreal while shooting my latest feature “Deadfall.”

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April 29, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Post Production

Post-Production Media Management Advice

The first step of media management is to have a place where you can backup your source files. Depending on what operating system (Mac or PC) your editor will be using, you want to format your drives accordingly.

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March 4, 2011/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Camera Checklist for HDSLRs

Here is a little instructional video from our Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp. A huge thanks to editor Chris Fenwick (Slice Editorial) for taking the time to cut this footage!

I have talked in the past about the power of the hybrid approach. Taking the best from still photography and the best from motion picture photography and colliding them….

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October 7, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Film Theory, Production

Kessler Crane CineSlider Performance On Set and Off

When I started the 5 week Marine’s commercial two months ago, I knew we would be in wide open spaces as well as tight quarters on the Amphibious Assault Destroyer. The project required gear that was versatile, so I turned to Kessler Crane’s CineSlider. NAB was where I…

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September 17, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Lighting, Pre Production

The Canon 5D Captures America with the MARINES

I am on the road again directing for Bandito Brothers www.banditobrothers.com/ and loving it. As a filmmaker, I am taking advantage of this inspiring, creative tool (a 5D camera) while stretching the budget. Our goal is to show the influence of the Marines around the globe while…

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August 4, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Leica R Mount Lenses for the Canon HDSLR

I started giving a Leica list out to individual colleagues and the request kept coming, so we decided to share it with everyone on the blog. These lenses are only R-Mount, they are the cream of the crop and through variest test we have found them to be excellent.

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July 3, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Lighting, Pre Production, Production

How To Film a High-Value Commercial on a Budget

Three weeks ago I was selected as the director for a national commercial campaign for Case Tractors. It would be my first solo directing gig after signing with the Bandito Brothers one month ago. In the commercial world, an advertising agency is hired by the client, which…

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June 14, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Transform Still Cameras Into PL Mount Movie-Makers

It seems like everyone is jumping on the PL mount 7D bandwagon and I have to say it is very unfortunate that the 5D does not have the same energy. All the specs on a PL mounted 5D have shown that the vignette is a big issue. Most cinema lens…

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May 26, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography, Post Production

DSLR Media Management with Mike McCarthy (Part 2)

Here is the much anticipated post-production work flow blog that you have been asking for from Mike McCarthy, our technology guru. Please visit Mike’s site at hd4pc.com for even more in-depth technical information on the post-production work flow process.

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April 24, 2010/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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