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Cinematography, Lighting, Recent Blog Posts

Standardizing Exposure with the El Zone System

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May 30, 2023/by Filmmakers Academy
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Lighting, Recent Blog Posts, Sponsored

5 Rosco SoftDrop Backdrop Techniques

Picking the right backdrop for your scene is essential to create the perfect atmosphere and setting the right mood for your project. Rosco’s Academy Award® and Emmy® winning SoftDrop backdrops are a popular choice for filmmakers because of their versatility and practicality in delivering photo-realistic backgrounds. Their non-reflective surface, durability, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness […]

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May 9, 2023/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Finding the Frame

“One Piece” Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker

Emmy-nominated cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has worked in the industry for decades. Filmmakers Academy sat down with Nicole while in the middle of filming the live-action Netflix adaptation of One Piece, an extraordinarily popular manga, and anime series.  Keep reading to learn more about […]

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September 7, 2022/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, 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

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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Pre Production, Production

Solo Creative Podcast with Lydia Hurlbut

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure to spend time with Ron Dawson of the Solo Creative Podcast on Dare Dreamer FM. Communication, managing expectations and understanding your creative strengths are a few of the specific items that Ron and I discuss.

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September 30, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory

Sherri Kauk, The Shooter’s Playbook: Man-To-Man, Zone Coverage & Moving Your Feet

We introduced Sherri Kauk to you with the first three videos of her presentation on “The Shooter’s Playbook.” We are continuing with the next three parts of her presentation. Sherri is an accomplished Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Gaffer. We are incredibly thrilled to showcase Sherri’s work as a talented female Director of Photography […]

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September 11, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

Micro 4/3 Lenses that add Cinematic Imagery to your GH4 – Part 2

I really wanted to find a set of lenses that I felt would deliver a cinematic look with this very sharp sensor that is known as the GH 4. The lens that really grabbed me was the Voigtlander.

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February 11, 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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Film Theory, Production

In-depth Look at Amazon’s “Transparent” with Cinematographer Jim Frohna

Guest blogger Jim Frohna describes working on the Amazon Prime hit show “Transparent” and shooting with the Canon C500.

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January 14, 2015/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Cinematography

How to Set Up Menus for Cinematic Capture on the Canon 1DC

Shane’s suggested menu settings for using the Canon 1DC as a cinematic movie maker.

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October 10, 2013/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Film Theory, Lighting

Herb Ritts Exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Museum

From 1991-1996, I had the unique opportunity to work with one of the most talented still photographers of the 20th Century. Not only was Herb Ritts a great artist, he was also an amazing human being.

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August 27, 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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