Comments on: What Do You Think Film Students Need To Know? http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:22:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-4597 Shane Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:09:03 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-4597 Jeff Kulig, Hi Jeff, I have seen the images projected on a 60' screen at Mann's Chines theater in Hollywood and everyone who was there had their jaws on the floor. It holds up huge, don't you realize that the compression is the best thing, this is what is creating the images that don't look plastic and fake like all other HD cameras. Canon was set out on a mission in 1976, to eliminate 35mm still film. That was their mission. So they create a sensor that would do that. Not one other HD manufacturer ever had that in the wheelhouse until about 2006. Canon spends more money in R and D then any other company, they spent 3.5 Billion last year. I have shot film my whole life and I am now shooting Digital Film with this new technology. Believe in it,use it, become efficient with it, learn how to focus it, understand how not to show its cons, but perpetuate its pros. It is the wave of the future, not embracing, or understanding this technology will leave you in the dust. Jeff Kulig, Hi Jeff, I have seen the images projected on a 60′ screen at Mann’s Chines theater in Hollywood and everyone who was there had their jaws on the floor. It holds up huge, don’t you realize that the compression is the best thing, this is what is creating the images that don’t look plastic and fake like all other HD cameras. Canon was set out on a mission in 1976, to eliminate 35mm still film. That was their mission. So they create a sensor that would do that. Not one other HD manufacturer ever had that in the wheelhouse until about 2006. Canon spends more money in R and D then any other company, they spent 3.5 Billion last year. I have shot film my whole life and I am now shooting Digital Film with this new technology. Believe in it,use it, become efficient with it, learn how to focus it, understand how not to show its cons, but perpetuate its pros. It is the wave of the future, not embracing, or understanding this technology will leave you in the dust.

]]> By: Jeff Kulig http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-4596 Jeff Kulig Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:38:49 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-4596 Hi Shane, I'm not sure how often your checking up on this thread lately, your visit to Emerson last fall really shook things up and I'm a student who's actually more comfortable at this point lighting and shooting 16mm film. I'm rapidly approaching the scheduled shoot dat for my thesis project, a short narrative and I'm looking into what's going to give me the best possible image for the smallest cost. I'm enticed by the shallow depth of field in the 5D, but I'm nervous that the focus is so lacking in precision. I'm also concerned about the highly compressed nature of the files that will come out of the camera, and I'm nervous about finishing to blueray to be projected on a big screen. What can you tell me about how these images will hold up in the post production process. -Thanks, Jeff Hi Shane,
I’m not sure how often your checking up on this thread lately, your visit to Emerson last fall really shook things up and I’m a student who’s actually more comfortable at this point lighting and shooting 16mm film. I’m rapidly approaching the scheduled shoot dat for my thesis project, a short narrative and I’m looking into what’s going to give me the best possible image for the smallest cost. I’m enticed by the shallow depth of field in the 5D, but I’m nervous that the focus is so lacking in precision. I’m also concerned about the highly compressed nature of the files that will come out of the camera, and I’m nervous about finishing to blueray to be projected on a big screen. What can you tell me about how these images will hold up in the post production process.
-Thanks,
Jeff

]]> By: Valentijn http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-667 Valentijn Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:04:58 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-667 Hey Shane, I am an Emerson student and was incredibly inspired by your talk on the 5D in November. I use the very similar 7D and have landed a huge project for this summer (shooting in my home country of Aruba) where I was able to convince the producers to let me shoot it on my camera. I have spent the past month researching camera mounts, follow focus rings, viewfinders and the works. However, I'm starting to get overwhelmed by all of the technology out there and the incredible variety of options. Do you have any advice on where to buy? Specifically, I need a good camera mount/viewfinder and follow focus that will help in a narrative documentary style shooting, is there any specific one you recommend? I remember you had one with you at Emerson that looked a lot more mobile and easy to use than some of the (in my opinion unnecessary) shoulder mounted rigs. Thank you so much in advance for your help. Hey Shane,
I am an Emerson student and was incredibly inspired by your talk on the 5D in November. I use the very similar 7D and have landed a huge project for this summer (shooting in my home country of Aruba) where I was able to convince the producers to let me shoot it on my camera. I have spent the past month researching camera mounts, follow focus rings, viewfinders and the works. However, I’m starting to get overwhelmed by all of the technology out there and the incredible variety of options. Do you have any advice on where to buy? Specifically, I need a good camera mount/viewfinder and follow focus that will help in a narrative documentary style shooting, is there any specific one you recommend? I remember you had one with you at Emerson that looked a lot more mobile and easy to use than some of the (in my opinion unnecessary) shoulder mounted rigs. Thank you so much in advance for your help.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Shane Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:01:18 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-304 Jun, Yun, I am sorry you missed it. I think with the tools that Emerson is providing you and the amazing talented professors you will rise to the top of all of this video noise that this disruptive technology will create. Keep dreaming, creating and never say die. I started at the bottom and worked my way up, it gave me the depth and the experience to move forward in this tumultuous time of the entertainment business. Jun, Yun, I am sorry you missed it. I think with the tools that Emerson is providing you and the amazing talented professors you will rise to the top of all of this video noise that this disruptive technology will create. Keep dreaming, creating and never say die. I started at the bottom and worked my way up, it gave me the depth and the experience to move forward in this tumultuous time of the entertainment business.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Shane Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:56:38 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-303 Nick, thank you so much for your kind words. It was so amazing seeing how incredible your facilities are. Emerson is giving all of the students an amazing playground to explore, dream, and create. I am glad you liked the footage I showed. I am out their leading the charge. I had a great conversation with the faculty, and hopefully you will see some cameras coming your way soon. I was inspired by all of you. I want to thank all of the students for making me feel so at home and I cannot wait to come back. Pass the word around about the blog, I would love to stay in touch with as many of you as possible. Nick, thank you so much for your kind words. It was so amazing seeing how incredible your facilities are. Emerson is giving all of the students an amazing playground to explore, dream, and create. I am glad you liked the footage I showed. I am out their leading the charge. I had a great conversation with the faculty, and hopefully you will see some cameras coming your way soon. I was inspired by all of you. I want to thank all of the students for making me feel so at home and I cannot wait to come back. Pass the word around about the blog, I would love to stay in touch with as many of you as possible.

]]> By: Jun Yun http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Jun Yun Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:16:20 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-301 I wish I was there to hear your thoughts on the 5D and the relationship of new technology and the recent surplus of videos being shot everyday and what that will mean for film students hitting the industry. I just want to say that I fell in love with 11:14 when I first saw it and have been following your work ever since. It's good to see an Emerson alumni talk about paying your dues and doing what you love instead of preaching how to become a millionaire before your thirties. I wish I was there to hear your thoughts on the 5D and the relationship of new technology and the recent surplus of videos being shot everyday and what that will mean for film students hitting the industry.

I just want to say that I fell in love with 11:14 when I first saw it and have been following your work ever since. It’s good to see an Emerson alumni talk about paying your dues and doing what you love instead of preaching how to become a millionaire before your thirties.

]]> By: Nick Keating http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Nick Keating Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:31:46 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-299 Shane, I just wanted to say thanks for coming to Emerson and talking with all of us yesterday, it was a pleasure meeting you and hearing the impact these tiny dslr's are inevitably going to create. The footage you showed us was incredible and I was blown away by the heli rescue pieces, the way the footy holds up on the big screen is pretty damn exciting! What really sealed the deal was how with the use of twixtor you could alleviate many of the artifacting problems known to plague these cameras. I think your discussion was inspiring and I hope it leads to the school picking up some 5D's for future student projects. Thanks again, definitely appreciate you making the trip out here!! Shane, I just wanted to say thanks for coming to Emerson and talking with all of us yesterday, it was a pleasure meeting you and hearing the impact these tiny dslr’s are inevitably going to create. The footage you showed us was incredible and I was blown away by the heli rescue pieces, the way the footy holds up on the big screen is pretty damn exciting! What really sealed the deal was how with the use of twixtor you could alleviate many of the artifacting problems known to plague these cameras. I think your discussion was inspiring and I hope it leads to the school picking up some 5D’s for future student projects. Thanks again, definitely appreciate you making the trip out here!!

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Shane Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:06:45 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-298 Dustin, I just finished my talk at Emerson tonight and I felt very good about it, I feel that we are talking the same language. I discussed everything with them, taught a cinematography class for 4.5 hrs. Really enjoyed the experience. The students were awesome, very eager to learn and for the most part not to arrogant. The facility was very impressive. I would have loved all of that when I was a film student. Emerson blew me away!!!!! Dustin, I just finished my talk at Emerson tonight and I felt very good about it, I feel that we are talking the same language. I discussed everything with them, taught a cinematography class for 4.5 hrs. Really enjoyed the experience. The students were awesome, very eager to learn and for the most part not to arrogant. The facility was very impressive. I would have loved all of that when I was a film student. Emerson blew me away!!!!!

]]> By: Marc Margulies http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Marc Margulies Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:04:35 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-295 Hurlbut Visuals Elite Team Marc Margulies checking in with a thought of learning the basics. When two of my three daughters were in high school, I had the opportunity to teach a cinema class, with the girls in attendance. The class learned composition, lighting and how to edit the finished project, culminating with the airing of their weekly assignment on the local TV station. Several of these students are now pursuing cinematography careers, due in part to the excitement of "Learning the Basics." Hurlbut Visuals Elite Team Marc Margulies checking in with a thought of learning the basics. When two of my three daughters were in high school, I had the opportunity to teach a cinema class, with the girls in attendance. The class learned composition, lighting and how to edit the finished project, culminating with the airing of their weekly assignment on the local TV station. Several of these students are now pursuing cinematography careers, due in part to the excitement of “Learning the Basics.”

]]> By: Dustin McKim http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2009/11/09/what-do-you-think-film-students-need-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Dustin McKim Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:39:58 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=235#comment-291 I agree with David on using the new technology and just shooting! When I was at Art Center early 2000's they took our camera's away, made us study massive theory, work on irrelevant projects, and made us poor students take out million dollar insurance policies so we could rent from Clairmont Camera. I know a lot of ex students still paying some hefty bills off. The whole mini dv revolution was just starting and the faculty turned up their noses. We couldn't shoot much back then because it cost a fortune when it's on your own dime. I have learned more about blocking, directing, and shooting just by working with people instead of watching a film and taking notes. And with the wealth of knowledge that is on the internet for any particular subject, students are learning at the speed of light. I embrace the new technology and will never shoot film again unless an agency wants to blow the money. With the new HDSLR's, footage looks amazing and students now have a cost effective way to experiment with new ideas. They can also shoot with multiple cameras, and if something doesn't work out, grabbing a camera to finish pick ups or reshoots isn't a big deal anymore. I'm 100% on the bandwagon! I agree with David on using the new technology and just shooting!

When I was at Art Center early 2000′s they took our camera’s away, made us study massive theory, work on irrelevant projects, and made us poor students take out million dollar insurance policies so we could rent from Clairmont Camera.

I know a lot of ex students still paying some hefty bills off. The whole mini dv revolution was just starting and the faculty turned up their noses. We couldn’t shoot much back then because it cost a fortune when it’s on your own dime.

I have learned more about blocking, directing, and shooting just by working with people instead of watching a film and taking notes. And with the wealth of knowledge that is on the internet for any particular subject, students are learning at the speed of light.

I embrace the new technology and will never shoot film again unless an agency wants to blow the money. With the new HDSLR’s, footage looks amazing and students now have a cost effective way to experiment with new ideas. They can also shoot with multiple cameras, and if something doesn’t work out, grabbing a camera to finish pick ups or reshoots isn’t a big deal anymore.

I’m 100% on the bandwagon!

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