Comments on: What It’s Like to be a Hurlbut Visuals Intern (Introduction by Shane Hurlbut, ASC)

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:32:21 +0000

Lynn Rossi. Send your resume to anne@hurlbutvisuals.com

By: Lynn Rossi

Lynn Rossi — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:39:21 +0000

Hi Shane my name is Lynn Rossi. I was wondering if you are looking for interns this year? is there any way i can send you a resume? Thank you . Greatly inspired by everything you are doing here at Hurlbut Visuals!

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:52:59 +0000

Mathias Tegtmeier, thank you so much and it sounds like you are on your way. That is exactly how I started, one of the best ways to become a cinematographer. Kudos

By: Mathias Tegtmeier

Mathias Tegtmeier — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:05:30 +0000

Great article. It sounds like an amazing learning experience to be a Hurlbut Visuals intern.

I’m currently a gaffer trainee and was hired one month ago by the largest rental facility of lighting equipment and grip in Scandinavia, called Filmgear.

I moved to the capital of Denmark six months ago, not knowing whether I’d have any way of entering the film industry or not. After I had personally delivered my trainee application, and had two of their current trainess put in a good word for me, I called them every week to remind them of my application. It eventually paid off and now I’m working there full time.

The paycheck is very low and most of the time I will do the hard work of preparing, sending out and bringing in light equipment from various productions. I’m currently trying to learn everything there is to know about lighting equipment. In my spare time I practice light setups in a large studio Filmgear owns. It’s nice that there isn’t any limit to the gear I have at my disposal. All the best danish cinematographers and gaffers rent from Filmgear so there’s also a good chance of making a lot of connections.

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:16:10 +0000

Fletch Murray, these are the specific comments that keeps Lydia and I as well as our team crankin’. Thank you so much for continuing to inspire us with these words. The fire will not die, innovation, education and creation will continue to grow and storytelling will be paramount. Our team is just getting warmed up.

By: Fletch Murray

Fletch Murray — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 03:46:53 +0000

Derek,
I don’t think you guys (Shane’s team and Shane and Lydia) realize what you do to keep filmmakers’ passion alive. In a world were the dog eats the dog, filmmakers can often throw in the towel and just shoot whatever, for whoever will give ‘em a check so they can pay the bills. But in this too dark landscape the Hurlbuts and their elite team hold the torch high. I can count on one hand the filmmakers who’ve spent time to keep the dream alive for those who haven’t stepped up to the big show and experienced their film being shown. Don’t ever let the fire go out. We love you and what goes around will come around. I hope it is soon for all of you over there at the greatest damn powerhouse of passionate filmmaking on earth, (last time I checked.)

By: George Kokes

George Kokes — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:23:30 +0000

Thanks Derek for such inspirational words (and educational for me at least :D)…

Wish you all the best from Czech Republic (very small country in the middle of Europe):)

George

By: PRWiley

PRWiley — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:30:36 +0000

Good to see Emerson College grads doing well. My father was a 1950s-era Emerson graduate and, after service in the Army, went on to a long career in academic theatre.

By: derekj

derekj — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:19:06 +0000

Hey Jade,

Thanks for the support. I think that calculated risks are necessary for growth, even if they don’t always work out. Myself and the other interns definitely feel fortunate for the learning experiences we get, and the best stuff is here on the blog. Have a great a New Year.

By: Jade Lee

Jade Lee — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:47:15 +0000

Great stuff Derek!
I love it when you take risks to follow your passion.
Would totally love the opportunity to intern under Hurlbut Visuals.

Wishing you guys all the best all the way from New Zealand :)

Jade

By: derekj

derekj — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:49:59 +0000

Thanks for the words of support Weston.

By: Weston Woodbury

Weston Woodbury — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:34:53 +0000

Wow, great insight to an awesome opportunity! Thanks all around, truly.

By: derekj

derekj — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:17:43 +0000

Hi Darryl,

Thanks for the comment and suggestion. We do have some goo gone in fact, and it definitely comes in handy when cleaning cases.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:47:12 +0000

Great Job guys, I’m totally envious for your internship,
And as far as scrubbing stickers off pelican cases Ask Shane to buy a few cases of Goo Gone :)

http://www.googone.com/

By: derekj

derekj — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:36:55 +0000

Danielle, thanks for the kind words and support.

By: derekj

derekj — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:35:08 +0000

Right back at ya Chris. Thanks for the support and checking out the blog.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:21:37 +0000

Really awesome job with this Derek! I’m sure future interns or fellow filmmakers can learn a lot from this article!

By: Chris Tate

Chris Tate — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:25:30 +0000

Much love for my man Derek. You make the world proud to have you in it.