Comments on: The Making of “The Last 3 Minutes” http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/ Create | Innovate | Educate Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:31 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Philip Snyder http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1877 Philip Snyder Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:06:30 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1877 Hi Shane, Just read your article in the new issue of "MOVIEMAKER". I was blown away by the imagery and overall look of what you captured with the 5D in "The Last 3 Minutes". Absolutely breathtaking! As far as lighting, I was wondering how you lit the following scenes: 1) 000-1:00-The opening janitor scenes. 2) 1:43-Girl under the sheet and bedroom. 3) 2.33-Flashlight and tent 4) 3.24-Outdoor mountain landscape with pink sky in bgrd. It all looks like very natural, available light and yet you can see all the detail without any noise. What ISO, lens, shutter and f.stop? Like Santiago above, I'm concerned about what lens to purchase the 5D with to start. B&H Video in Manhattan is selling it with the 24-105 mm. Should I push them to switch to 24-70mm. How wide does that lens go? Also, is the camera's LCD monitor adequate or do I need to purchase an additional monitor? I've been shooting lately with the Panasonic HVX-200A which I like but your film has inspired me to upgrade my visuals with the 5D. I am only concerned with recording single system good quality audio. Is it possible to do that with the 5D with a plugin external mic or would a Beachtek adapter with an XLR patch work? I see you have a mic attachment in the "Act of Valor" shoot. Finally, I see Canon is releasing the Mark iii in a month or so. Its sensor is 22.3 vs. 21.1 in the Mark ii. Is it worth waiting for? Sorry for so many questions but I want to work with the best I can within my tight budget. Thank you again for making this wonderful inspirational short film available and providing so valuable info. Phil Hi Shane,

Just read your article in the new issue of “MOVIEMAKER”. I was blown away by the imagery and overall look of what you captured with the 5D in “The Last 3 Minutes”. Absolutely breathtaking! As far as lighting, I was wondering how you lit the following scenes:
1) 000-1:00-The opening janitor scenes.
2) 1:43-Girl under the sheet and bedroom.
3) 2.33-Flashlight and tent
4) 3.24-Outdoor mountain landscape with pink sky in bgrd.
It all looks like very natural, available light and yet you can see all the detail without any noise. What ISO, lens, shutter and f.stop?
Like Santiago above, I’m concerned about what lens to purchase the 5D with to start. B&H Video in Manhattan is selling it with the 24-105 mm. Should I push them to switch to 24-70mm. How wide does that lens go? Also, is the camera’s LCD monitor adequate or do I need to purchase an additional monitor?

I’ve been shooting lately with the Panasonic HVX-200A which I like but your film has inspired me to upgrade my visuals with the 5D. I am only concerned with recording single system good quality audio. Is it possible to do that with the 5D with a plugin external mic or would a Beachtek adapter with an XLR patch work? I see you have a mic attachment in the “Act of Valor” shoot.
Finally, I see Canon is releasing the Mark iii in a month or so. Its sensor is 22.3 vs. 21.1 in the Mark ii. Is it worth waiting for?

Sorry for so many questions but I want to work with the best I can within my tight budget.
Thank you again for making this wonderful inspirational short film available and providing so valuable info.

Phil

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Shane Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:07:03 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1876 Santiago, Thank you so much for the kind words and support. I would go with the 24-70. It is a better piece of glass. Just put some weight on your hand held rig and it will help your shakiness. I like my camera about 15lbs. That gives me the most stable platform. The IS function you want to stay away from unless you absolutely need it. It softens the image. Santiago, Thank you so much for the kind words and support. I would go with the 24-70. It is a better piece of glass. Just put some weight on your hand held rig and it will help your shakiness. I like my camera about 15lbs. That gives me the most stable platform. The IS function you want to stay away from unless you absolutely need it. It softens the image.

]]> By: Santiago http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Santiago Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:48:22 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1875 Hi Shane, First off, your film is an absolute dream! I am amazed at how much one can achieve with such a relatively low cost camera. It is thanks to this film that I have chosen to purchase the camera. You have been an inspiration sir and I thank you for that! My question is: I am currently in the process of purchasing either the Canon 24-70 or the 24-105. My only concern is that the 24-70 does not have IS and therefore my shots could be a bit shaky. My concern with the 24-105 is that it only reaches f/4. Which one would you say is an easier fix? For the 27-70, I can always use a Steadicam but sometimes I need that handheld feeling and I'm afraid that a shoulder mount might not be enough to stop the shakiness. For the 24-105, I can bump up the ISO but I am afraid that the image will become noisy. If I could I'd purchase both, but the budget won't let me! Hi Shane,

First off, your film is an absolute dream! I am amazed at how much one can achieve with such a relatively low cost camera. It is thanks to this film that I have chosen to purchase the camera. You have been an inspiration sir and I thank you for that!

My question is:

I am currently in the process of purchasing either the Canon 24-70 or the 24-105. My only concern is that the 24-70 does not have IS and therefore my shots could be a bit shaky. My concern with the 24-105 is that it only reaches f/4.

Which one would you say is an easier fix?

For the 27-70, I can always use a Steadicam but sometimes I need that handheld feeling and I’m afraid that a shoulder mount might not be enough to stop the shakiness.

For the 24-105, I can bump up the ISO but I am afraid that the image will become noisy.

If I could I’d purchase both, but the budget won’t let me!

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]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 Shane Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:32:26 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1873 Jim, those are sonar focus tubes. They give you a digital read out on a small box that tells the First A.C. how far your subject is away from camera. It helps the focus puller with depth. It will tell you down to the inch. It is made by Cinematography Electronics, here is the link. <a href="http://www.cinemaelec.com/products/cinetapemeasure.php" rel="nofollow"></a> Jim, those are sonar focus tubes. They give you a digital read out on a small box that tells the First A.C. how far your subject is away from camera. It helps the focus puller with depth. It will tell you down to the inch. It is made by Cinematography Electronics, here is the link.

]]> By: Jim http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Jim Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:44:48 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1872 Just a small question.... I'm a still photographer and not a filmmaker, so I have to ask, what are those two "cone" looking devices on top of the matte box in some of your setups? I noticed it on the rig you had on top of the maps at the top of the screen. Just a small question…. I’m a still photographer and not a filmmaker, so I have to ask, what are those two “cone” looking devices on top of the matte box in some of your setups? I noticed it on the rig you had on top of the maps at the top of the screen.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 Shane Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:52:08 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1871 Christian Roos, I would be honored. Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Christian Roos, I would be honored. Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

]]> By: Christian Roos http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1870 Christian Roos Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:04:47 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1870 Hi Shane, here we are. Since I have exchanged my Canon XL H1s for an EOS 5D MK2, I see the world in a different light. My Team and I have a quite young 3-headed VFX production and at this Webspace we gonna have our new Websites online soon. We all like your ground breaking going with HDSLR and the way you express what is in your mind. With this intention I like to mention about your success with HDSLR and embed the Making of TheCarnival from "The Last three Minutes" on our new Sites. Please let me know if you agree with that idea. it would be to me a big honor. Best greetings from Germany Christian Hi Shane,
here we are. Since I have exchanged my Canon XL H1s for an EOS 5D MK2, I see the world in a different light. My Team and I have a quite
young 3-headed VFX production and at this Webspace we gonna have our new Websites online soon.
We all like your ground breaking going with HDSLR and the way you express
what is in your mind.
With this intention I like to mention about your success with HDSLR and embed the Making of TheCarnival from “The Last three Minutes” on our new Sites. Please let me know if you agree with that idea.
it would be to me a big honor.

Best greetings from Germany
Christian

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1869 Shane Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:59:18 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1869 Travis Guerra, Thank you so much for those very kind words. Po Chan knocked it out of the park with her emotional roller coaster ride story and excellent direction. I enjoyed doing the BTS, looking back it was a great time. Travis Guerra, Thank you so much for those very kind words. Po Chan knocked it out of the park with her emotional roller coaster ride story and excellent direction. I enjoyed doing the BTS, looking back it was a great time.

]]> By: Travis Guerra http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1868 Travis Guerra Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:15:49 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1868 Shane, The Last 3 Minutes..is my favorite DSLR Film of all time! Love your work and your passion. Watched it like 20 times...LOL Thanks for the effort in making the behind the scenes! Travis Shane,
The Last 3 Minutes..is my favorite DSLR Film of all time! Love your work and your passion. Watched it like 20 times…LOL Thanks for the effort in making the behind the scenes!

Travis

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1867 Shane Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:10:45 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1867 Nathan, Neutral picture Style, -1 Contrast, -1 Saturation Nathan, Neutral picture Style, -1 Contrast, -1 Saturation

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 Shane Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:06:47 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1866 Hemant J. Naidu, Thank you for all of those kind words. I do love cinematography. I cannot think of doing anything else in the world. Continue to shoot, find composition that you love and light that you love to experience, then start ot try and create that light. I love dawn, and late afternoon light. So I made it my mission to create the most realistic dawn and late afternoon in a sound stage. I feel that my work on Swing Vote was some of my best lighting for early morning that I had done. Then my late afternoon light was We are Marshall and Greatest Game. Never stop looking at light. Hemant J. Naidu, Thank you for all of those kind words. I do love cinematography. I cannot think of doing anything else in the world. Continue to shoot, find composition that you love and light that you love to experience, then start ot try and create that light. I love dawn, and late afternoon light. So I made it my mission to create the most realistic dawn and late afternoon in a sound stage. I feel that my work on Swing Vote was some of my best lighting for early morning that I had done. Then my late afternoon light was We are Marshall and Greatest Game. Never stop looking at light.

]]> By: Nathan http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1865 Nathan Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:28:56 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1865 hey! you asked me to ask the question on the blog so here it is: im just wondering what kind of picture styles a professional would you on the 7d to achieve the look of this film? it looks so awesome and i wanna replicate this to my best ability. did you use neutral or like a picture style from online? hey! you asked me to ask the question on the blog so here it is:

im just wondering what kind of picture styles a professional would you on the 7d to achieve the look of this film? it looks so awesome and i wanna replicate this to my best ability. did you use neutral or like a picture style from online?

]]> By: Hemant J. Naidu http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1864 Hemant J. Naidu Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:14:22 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1864 Shane, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this incredible amount of information. I can truly tell that your love for cinematography is real and it is this that drives you to share this information with the community. I am a photographer, but my true love is with cinema. With the power of the HDSLRS it is now accessible for me to make movies look how I envision them in my mind. A 2011 goal of mine is to make a short film. I find it difficult to think of anything else. I find your information invaluable, and just wanted to let you know. Do you have any suggestions for me as I try to reach this goal? Thanks, and take care. Hemant. Shane, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this incredible amount of information. I can truly tell that your love for cinematography is real and it is this that drives you to share this information with the community.

I am a photographer, but my true love is with cinema. With the power of the HDSLRS it is now accessible for me to make movies look how I envision them in my mind. A 2011 goal of mine is to make a short film. I find it difficult to think of anything else. I find your information invaluable, and just wanted to let you know.

Do you have any suggestions for me as I try to reach this goal?

Thanks, and take care.

Hemant.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1863 Shane Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:30:49 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1863 Pablo, Thank you so much for those kind words and support. Vision and story our king. The 5D is just one of the tools to deliver that vision. Pablo, Thank you so much for those kind words and support. Vision and story our king. The 5D is just one of the tools to deliver that vision.

]]> By: Pablo http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1862 Pablo Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:16:11 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1862 Thank you for your "vision" and taking the time to share this. Of course, I am only now exploring video via DSLRs - coming from background of photographer and Nikon (got old lenses; new D7000 body). anyway, it was a treat watching these behind the scenes... and of course, the actual final "short" simply amazing. again, thanks... "vision" is sometimes the needed ingredient. regards, Pablo Thank you for your “vision” and taking the time to share this. Of course, I am only now exploring video via DSLRs – coming from background of photographer and Nikon (got old lenses; new D7000 body).
anyway, it was a treat watching these behind the scenes…
and of course, the actual final “short” simply amazing.
again, thanks… “vision” is sometimes the needed ingredient.
regards,
Pablo

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1861 Shane Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:43:51 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1861 remake, Auto light optimizer always disabled, highlight tone priority always disabled. Picture Style: Neutral. Thank you so much for your kind words. remake, Auto light optimizer always disabled, highlight tone priority always disabled. Picture Style: Neutral. Thank you so much for your kind words.

]]> By: remake http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1860 remake Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:52:16 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1860 hi shane well i asked you in vimeo and you requested to ask you here, and i'm doing so lol anyways i have an hdslr but really i cant figure out how to work with the "highlight tone priority" and the "auto lightining optimizer" i'm so confused i dont know when to use them... and i have another question about picture style, what picture style do you use? sharpnes..? contrast..? saturation..? color tone..? you have such a great quality ...i do love it. i hope you'll answer ;) hi shane
well i asked you in vimeo and you requested to ask you here, and i’m doing so lol
anyways i have an hdslr but really i cant figure out how to work with the “highlight tone priority” and the “auto lightining optimizer” i’m so confused i dont know when to use them…
and i have another question about picture style, what picture style do you use? sharpnes..? contrast..? saturation..? color tone..? you have such a great quality …i do love it.
i hope you’ll answer ;)

]]> By: Michel Gomes http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 Michel Gomes Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:50:09 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1859 Thank you, Shane! Thank you, Shane!

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/04/the-making-of-the-last-3-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Shane Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:54:33 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1358#comment-1858 Michel Gomes, you are so welcome and I thank you for your support. Yes if you go to 60fps on the 7D I always shoot at 1/125. or 1/100 depending on the shot. It sharpens the 720 so that it looks sharper and will cut with the rest of the 1080 footage. Michel Gomes, you are so welcome and I thank you for your support. Yes if you go to 60fps on the 7D I always shoot at 1/125. or 1/100 depending on the shot. It sharpens the 720 so that it looks sharper and will cut with the rest of the 1080 footage.

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