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MōVI Tips & Tools – Applying a Filter

This video and accompanying article is all about MōVI tips and tricks! How to get the most from your device. Using a Matte Box with a Filter on the MōVI: The preferred way to mount a filter with your MōVI is with the use of a matte box. The Misfit Atom 4×5.65″/4×4″ Ultra Lightweight 2-Stage […]

August 15, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

MoVi Pro – Top 10 Accessories For Your Rig

Ever since I first deployed the MoVi M10 on the film Fathers and Daughters, I’ve been blown away by the creative possibilities it creates. Freefly’s original lineup eventually expanded out to include the M5, M10 and M15 and then in November of 2016 we got the MoVi Pro. And through all those years none of […]

July 25, 2018/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Freefly MōVI: Shifting the Paradigm – Part 3

This is the third and last part of a deep dive into the uses of Freefly’s MoVi. Let’s get down and dirty and finish off with some kick ass rigs that my team and I have come up with to bring the use of the MoVI to perfection.

October 31, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Freefly MōVI: Shifting the Paradigm – Part 2

The old era of doing things is gone. You no longer need to set up a crane for an overhead shot – just pop the MōVI on a stick. Don’t get stuck in the past, embrace the present, and think about the future.

October 18, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Freefly MōVI: Shifting the Paradigm – Part 1

Freefly has been instrumental in flipping the whole paradigm on how I shoot movies. It’s not about the trick shots, it’s more about figuring out how we can use this incredible device that Freefly has created, the MoVI, to shift the paradigm of how we make movies and how it change the dynamics within the movie making industry. Welcome to the future.

September 20, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Camera Emotion – Creating a Look Part 3: Establishing Time Periods

The look for 2014 in Fathers and Daughters had to feel temporary, lean, crisp, sharp. There would not be any yellow from the Tiffen Antique Suede filtration. The camera emotion has to speak for each character. Taking an actor’s performance even higher is dependent on the camera and how it makes the audience feel. We cannot leave that to only the look of the film itself. We turned to the MoVI for that camera emotion and it worked beautifully in this film.

August 23, 2017/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Announcements, Cinematography

A New Age with FreeFly: Move with the MōVI Pro

I’m really excited today for Freefly’s latest announcement of the MōVI Pro. This device is going to change the landscape yet again. By Shane Hurlbut, ASC The MōVI has changed the way I create as a storyteller, allowing me to capture the emotion of a scene in ways I never could before. The MōVI has become […]

November 2, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Storytelling with a MōVI

How can I use the MōVI as a camera emotion to tell the story? The camera emotion thing is very important. I try to take every movie that I do, and attach some sort of specific camera emotion to each character.

August 3, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Film Theory, Lighting, Production

Filmmakers Academy: On Set of Fathers and Daughters (Day 3)

The past two years have been truly amazing as we continue to grow Shane’s Inner Circle. Our vision becomes clearer every day, as filmmakers from all over the world have joined together to form an outstanding community of support, growth, and knowledge – where visionaries thrive and hone their skills to become better storytellers, better […]

July 27, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

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?”

July 13, 2016/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

The Power of Collaboration with Frame.io

Today’s article explores the amazing tool that streamlines our collaboration process: Frame.io. Let’s get started! Creativity + Collaboration within an organization is key to growth and success. Today, we’re taking advantage of collaboration outside of the traditional confines of brick and mortar buildings. We communicate via email, text, social media messengers, and Snapchat. We may […]

June 15, 2016/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Cinematography, Production

Fearless Filmmakers: Katie Fellion of Light Iron – Head of Business Development & Workflow

I am so excited to debut our new series Fearless Filmmakers that showcases the remarkable work of filmmakers who are setting the tone for the future of the industry as it continues to grow in the world today.

October 28, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Female Cinematographer Mentorship Program under Shane Hurlbut, ASC

5′ 4″ Megan Pham is working in Los Angeles for Shane Hurlbut, ASC, climbing up and down a 15 foot ladder, taking down Lekos rigged on the ceiling.

October 14, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

5 Reasons BlueShape Batteries are the Best for Filmmakers

Into the Badlands was the testing ground for many pieces of new gear. Pushing equipment to its breaking point is what we do on features. One of the tools that we took with us was BlueShape batteries.

September 23, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Sherri Kauk: The Shooter’s Playbook in the Digital Age of Shooting for Television

Sherri’s presentation covers her work and style as a Director of Photography and Camera Operator, diving into the finer details of her approach to capturing the story with the camera and her lighting choices.

August 26, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Lighting Techniques: Using a theatrical light to save time, decrease crew size and save on grip gear

I wanted to continue my instruction on shaping light techniques with using specific theatrical lights. Hold on, how does a light shape itself? Well, the ETC Source 4 Leko light is like having a grip and flag package inside your light.

August 12, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Post Production, Production

Scoring your Film: Finding the Tools to Maximize Your Time and Creativity

Even as a Director of Photography, I am still very cognizant of other moving parts of a film. A major element of every film is the film’s score or music.

July 15, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

How Crew Relationships Help Filmmakers Boost Creativity and Success

Today is a very exciting day as it is the first release of the Into the Badlands trailer for Comic Con. I wanted to share and show you what I have been creating over the last six months. Here is a glimpse of what we have been filming.

July 11, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Cinematography, Post Production, Pre Production, Production

Discover Your Personal Filmmaking Audio Journey: The Sound Advice Tour Review

Sound Advice is very comprehensive for beginners, a great refresher and skill builder for intermediate enthusiasts and hobbyists, and even at the pro level, you’ll benefit and maybe even be blown away by some of the exercises.

June 19, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

How to Expose your Canon Cinema EOS Platform for Filmmakers

How I go about understanding the exposure of a digital sensor, specifically with the Canon Cinema EOS Platform – finding its soul, its breaking point, as well as its deep and dark secrets that you cannot find in a Canon manual.

June 17, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC

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