Comments on: Keeping It Small http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/ Create | Innovate | Educate Sun, 19 May 2013 12:47:46 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-2/#comment-1452 Shane Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:08:07 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1452 Ian smith I can set you up with a bunch a very talented DP's that will rock your film out. Please contact me via email and I will send you some names. Ian smith I can set you up with a bunch a very talented DP’s that will rock your film out. Please contact me via email and I will send you some names.

]]> By: Ian smith http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-2/#comment-1451 Ian smith Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:26:01 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1451 Hello Mr. Hurlbut I am in the greater Indianapolis area and am looking for a dp for a feature film to be shot within the next yr. I want to go for a really good dp for the vision of the film. The budget is 175,000.00 what would the going rate be for a dp of your calibre? It is a military film with a quite unique storyline. Dealing with PTSD. We are perusing the USO american legion and other military support groups. It started as a short film and 3 writers and production companies recommended extending the vision. Any advice on finding a dp and possible producer. This is my first feature and I want to do the best I can to bring this film to life. Ian Smith Hello Mr. Hurlbut

I am in the greater Indianapolis area and am looking for a dp for a feature film to be shot within the next yr. I want to go for a really good dp for the vision of the film. The budget is 175,000.00 what would the going rate be for a dp of your calibre? It is a military film with a quite unique storyline. Dealing with PTSD. We are perusing the USO american legion and other military support groups. It started as a short film and 3 writers and production companies recommended extending the vision. Any advice on finding a dp and possible producer. This is my first feature and I want to do the best I can to bring this film to life.

Ian Smith

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-2/#comment-1450 Alex Huberfeld Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:14:05 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1450 I know handheld looks great but since im only 16 people will attribute it to the fact that im a amatuer I know handheld looks great but since im only 16 people will attribute it to the fact that im a amatuer

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-2/#comment-1449 Shane Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:13:25 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1449 Alex Huberfeld, you have to jump in there. What is the story telling you to do. Don't move the camera just because it is cool. Let the characters and the story motivate the motion. Experience is what will build you as a filmmaker. I love handheld and have shot at least 8 of my films that way. Alex Huberfeld, you have to jump in there. What is the story telling you to do. Don’t move the camera just because it is cool. Let the characters and the story motivate the motion. Experience is what will build you as a filmmaker. I love handheld and have shot at least 8 of my films that way.

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-2/#comment-1448 Alex Huberfeld Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:23:50 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1448 Hey Shane im gearing up to do a short film and its zacuto sponsored so i have a lot of gear its my first film so is there anythings i should avoid to keep it from looking like amateur quality. Any way to add a stylized look like slow dolly moves throughout the whole film. Also how do keep away from it looking like every other idiot with a t2i. Also do you think to regular audiences (not film people) associate handheld with amateur. Hey Shane im gearing up to do a short film and its zacuto sponsored so i have a lot of gear its my first film so is there anythings i should avoid to keep it from looking like amateur quality. Any way to add a stylized look like slow dolly moves throughout the whole film. Also how do keep away from it looking like every other idiot with a t2i. Also do you think to regular audiences (not film people) associate handheld with amateur.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Shane Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:10:59 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1447 Cody Airth, what kind do you have? Cody Airth, what kind do you have?

]]> By: Cody Airth http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1446 Cody Airth Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:32:31 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1446 Hi Shane, Quick question, is there a way to put my handheld rig on a tripod? Hi Shane,
Quick question, is there a way to put my handheld rig on a tripod?

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1445 Shane Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:26:18 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1445 Neel, you are so welcome and thank you for your support. I use tons of Tiffen WW ND filtration. Usually 6 to 7 stops worth. I like operating with a 1/50 degree shutter and around a 2.8. Neel, you are so welcome and thank you for your support. I use tons of Tiffen WW ND filtration. Usually 6 to 7 stops worth. I like operating with a 1/50 degree shutter and around a 2.8.

]]> By: Neel http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Neel Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:21:03 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1444 Hi Shane, Firstly, thanks for a great blog and spending the time posting and writing about your experiences. Its great to have someone of your skill set share! I just have a quick question (it may have been asked before but I missed it, so I apologize). With your lightweight setup, what sort of aperture and shutter angle are you working at? I don't see a matte box for ND's, so I'm wondering how you get the most out of the lenses. All the best, and once again, thanks for taking the time to read this. Hi Shane,
Firstly, thanks for a great blog and spending the time posting and writing about your experiences. Its great to have someone of your skill set share!
I just have a quick question (it may have been asked before but I missed it, so I apologize). With your lightweight setup, what sort of aperture and shutter angle are you working at? I don’t see a matte box for ND’s, so I’m wondering how you get the most out of the lenses.
All the best, and once again, thanks for taking the time to read this.

]]> By: First Look: Viewfactor Contineo « Eric Diosay http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1443 First Look: Viewfactor Contineo « Eric Diosay Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:39:09 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1443 [...] rig versions depending on what/how I am shooting at the moment. My favourite is the ManCam (a la Shane Hurlbut) that offers excellent balance, a small footprint and a quick change from hand held to sticks. This [...] [...] rig versions depending on what/how I am shooting at the moment. My favourite is the ManCam (a la Shane Hurlbut) that offers excellent balance, a small footprint and a quick change from hand held to sticks. This [...]

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Alex Huberfeld Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:16:09 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1442 Hey shane do you know if the nikon ai 50-135 f3.5 is good as a budget option for the 7d Hey shane do you know if the nikon ai 50-135 f3.5 is good as a budget option for the 7d

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 Alex Huberfeld Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:42:52 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1441 Would you add something like a tokina 11-16 and a slider since it doco and i dont know if ill be able to afford all those primes so ill get the 24-70 and i have a 30mm 1.4 from sigma so which primes should i get. Would you add something like a tokina 11-16 and a slider since it doco and i dont know if ill be able to afford all those primes so ill get the 24-70 and i have a 30mm 1.4 from sigma so which primes should i get.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Shane Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:34:46 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1440 Alex Huberfeld, yes I do like that rig. For your 7d if would use the 24-70mm Canon L Series zoom. Prime lenses 24,35,50,85,100mm Macro Canon L series. If you like Zeiss then I would go with the ZE lenses 18,21,28,35,50,85mm. Alex Huberfeld, yes I do like that rig. For your 7d if would use the 24-70mm Canon L Series zoom. Prime lenses 24,35,50,85,100mm Macro Canon L series. If you like Zeiss then I would go with the ZE lenses 18,21,28,35,50,85mm.

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Alex Huberfeld Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:27:31 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1439 Hey shane do like the rig from jag35 called the field runner it even comes with zacutos rods. Do you lile that for documentary handheld and bts shoots. Also what focal lenghths of lenses should i get for my 7d for documentary. Hey shane do like the rig from jag35 called the field runner it even comes with zacutos rods. Do you lile that for documentary handheld and bts shoots. Also what focal lenghths of lenses should i get for my 7d for documentary.

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Alex Huberfeld Wed, 11 May 2011 03:40:16 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1438 Dear Shane im a lone operator and want to get a low profile rig that i can pull my own focus with. I am on the cheap side and dont know what style rig to get for all purpose shooting. Should i get something like a Captain Stubling or ManCam style rig or something shoulder mounted from Redrock or the Jag35 Field Runner (http://jag35.com/new/products/the-field-runner/). Thanks Shane i would really appreciate your help. Dear Shane im a lone operator and want to get a low profile rig that i can pull my own focus with. I am on the cheap side and dont know what style rig to get for all purpose shooting. Should i get something like a Captain Stubling or ManCam style rig or something shoulder mounted from Redrock or the Jag35 Field Runner (http://jag35.com/new/products/the-field-runner/). Thanks Shane i would really appreciate your help.

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1437 Alex Huberfeld Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:43:26 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1437 Hey Shane, Just wanted to know what you think of the Zacuto Z-Cage for handheld work.(I would get a Mancam but i might be getting a sponsor from Zacuto unless you or Brian want to help me out by sposoring me with a Mancam) Does it work if you're pulling youre own focus and can u get good stable footage with it? Hey Shane,
Just wanted to know what you think of the Zacuto Z-Cage for handheld work.(I would get a Mancam but i might be getting a sponsor from Zacuto unless you or Brian want to help me out by sposoring me with a Mancam) Does it work if you’re pulling youre own focus and can u get good stable footage with it?

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 Alex Huberfeld Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:52:33 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1436 Hey Shane I know that a shoulder mounted is very stable but I am using a T3i which is under a pound so I want a rig a lil more discrete so a shouldEr pad is the optimum choice and also which one do you recommend. Hey Shane
I know that a shoulder mounted is very stable but I am using a T3i which is under a pound so I want a rig a lil more discrete so a shouldEr pad is the optimum choice and also which one do you recommend.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1435 Shane Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:11:23 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1435 Alex Huberfeld, I am not a big fan of it. I like the shoulder mount, feels more stable. There is a reason why we have been slinging 70lbs film cameras on a shoulders for years and that is because it is the most stable platform. Period Alex Huberfeld, I am not a big fan of it. I like the shoulder mount, feels more stable. There is a reason why we have been slinging 70lbs film cameras on a shoulders for years and that is because it is the most stable platform. Period

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1434 Alex Huberfeld Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:58:38 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1434 Hey shane I love your advice and how you take out the time to answer everybodys questions. I have one for you which rigs with body pads(redrock and zacuto) do you like...not a shoulder mount. Do you like this style of a rig. Hey shane I love your advice and how you take out the time to answer everybodys questions. I have one for you which rigs with body pads(redrock and zacuto) do you like…not a shoulder mount. Do you like this style of a rig.

]]> By: Alex Huberfeld http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/03/keeping-it-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1433 Alex Huberfeld Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:46:41 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1092#comment-1433 I checked out cinevate its a little out of my price range. But I like the simplicity of their rigs. I checked out cinevate its a little out of my price range. But I like the simplicity of their rigs.

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