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Announcements, Lighting

Foot Candles: the best way to gauge light

Shane Hurlbut, ASC, reveals one of his best tips for gauging light and it’s all to do with a Spectra light meter, Foot Candles and an old 4 inch thick book!

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May 22, 2020/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Camera, Composition, Film Theory

Depth of Field: Focusing on Character & Story

Depth of field is as important as your composition or picking a focal length. It’s the emotion, the punctuation, and the eyes of the story in filmmaking.

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March 2, 2020/by Filmmakers Academy
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Lighting, Production

Softbox – Construction and Theory

You wanna know how to make a Softbox that can rival the most expensive ones on the market? I like to make my own equipment so it works for me on screen. Now I’m revealing one of my best kept secrets using materials that cost next to nothing – even using BEDSHEETS! You won’t want to miss out on this explosive blog that will give you the edge on set.

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January 22, 2020/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory

The Look Of 1917

Hurlbut Academy Writer Chris Haigh & Editor Ross Papitto comprehensively break down the Cinematography and Look of the Golden Globe Winning Film, 1917.

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January 8, 2020/by Filmmakers Academy
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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

Filmtools End Of Summer LIGHT SALE!

Filmtools have just launched a sale that has some INCREDIBLE deals! Here we pick out the best deals for our members and followers.

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September 27, 2019/by Filmmakers Academy
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Lighting

Light Quality – What Is The Best Light for the Job?

This month we’ll focus on light quality. We’ll be taking your lighting technique to the next level, including commentary on essential tools, lighting large spaces, powering your lights, Chimera soft banks, Rosco LitePads and DIY lighting. Play it here: Or download the file here: February 2015 Podcast Members can submit podcast questions, join today to […]

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July 30, 2019/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Announcements, Film Theory, Production

Making Movies an American Dream

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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Post Production, Production

Loading a LUT with DaVinci Resolve: Part 4

Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.

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April 30, 2019/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Post Production, Production

Baked in Looks – Create 3D LUTs with DaVinci Resolve Part 1

Creating and baking in a unique LOOK with 3D LUTs. Why, how to use in DaVinci Resolve, and how to install and use LUTs on set.

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April 23, 2019/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting, Pre Production, Production

Trash Can Gag – Fire And Lamp Light

Some of my favorite setups throughout my career have been trying to emulate fire and lamp light. In terms of complexity and logistics, this has to be one of the hardest setups to execute. Fire is such an organic and spontaneous source to replicate and it takes time to figure out how to get it […]

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April 5, 2019/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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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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Film Theory, Production

Budget Lighting for Passion Projects

This month’s podcast focuses on your budget lighting questions. Specifically, I cover these topics: How-to lighting set-ups for Inner Circle member’s projects Advice for lighting on a micro-budget Tips on recreating looks in camera and in post How to light for an iPhone shoot The Gaffer/DP relationship and workflows New this month – RED LUTS […]

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September 10, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

Lighting in Any Situation – Cinematic Results NOW

In this podcast, we really wanted to focus on the importance of lighting. If you want to rise up the ranks as a director of photography, you need to learn the principles of what makes good and bad lighting.

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June 6, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lenses

Black Glimmer – Creating a Look Part 2: Fathers and Daughters

I wanted to nail the look of Fathers and Daughters in-camera. To do that I turned to Tiffen filtration. The 1989 is Katie’s perspective from when she was 10 years old. This look had to be warm, inviting, colorful, with flares and glowing highlights. The Tiffen Antique #2 gave us this yellow, slightly aged quality to it all. The highlights were perfectly bloomed with the Glimmer Glass #1. These filters were magical and got us right where we want to be, all in-camera.

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August 9, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

Working with HMI Lighting: Arri M Series

I’m going to talk about how I light day exteriors and how I use specific types of lights to light day exteriors.

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August 10, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory, Lighting, Production

Exclusive From Shane’s Inner Circle: 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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Business, Film Theory

Inspiring Your Crew

Shane Hurlbut, ASC shares his experience and tips to inspire your crew.

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June 29, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

How to Use a 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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Camera

How to Use the Freedom Car Mount, Powered Matthews Studio Equipment

I thought it would be really cool to take you through car mounts, and we are going to Need for Speed my Lexus with some really cool and innovative car mounts from Matthews.

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November 11, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Lighting

Lighting Modifiers: Building the Perfect Toplight and Key Light Source

Chimera is one of my favorite lighting modifiers, and we are going to go into building one of my favorites, called the pancake. It has amazing control, and you’re able to do a lot of unique applications with this tool.

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September 16, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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