How using different focal lengths can help assist character development in new ways. It is the cinematographer’s job to assist in the character arc process.
Projects / Films
Jun
5
Canon 1D C Internal 4K Workflow
Many people have asked about how I am processing these huge files from the Canon 1D C and its powerful 4K in camera capture. Here is how we roll it out.
May
29
How Lenses Assist in Storytelling
The lens’ traits can help tell your story. The look and feel of lenses, their characteristics of color and contrast rendition, are all relevant factors.
May
22
Dark Energy for After Effects
Lance Maurer and his team at Cinnafilm developed the Dark Energy Suite, a revolutionary texture management system. This is how I was able to seamlessly cut film and the Canon 5D MkII together on Act of Valor.
May
15
Lighting Day Exteriors
Lighting day exteriors is as much about choosing the right time as it is about your manipulation of the daylight.
May
8
Your 4K Pro Recording Solution for the Canon C500
The Codex S Recorder is incredibly lightweight and gives you assurance that your negative is under lock and key. See how we are using it on Need for Speed.
May
2
HurlBlog Reader Survey
Please complete this brief survey and you will be entered in a drawing to win a one hour call with both Shane Hurlbut and Lydia Hurlbut. Ends May 10.
Apr
30
Podcast on Selecting Cameras for Need for Speed
The approach to selecting cameras for Need for Speed. It’s about each camera’s unique abilities and how to use those abilities to your advantage.
Apr
24
Camera Motion for Filmmakers
The Why, The Where and The When to Move the Camera: Using a Dolly on Mr. 3000
Mar
14
Hurlbut Returns Podcast
I joined the NeedCreative Podcast again this week. We talked about the art and science of cinematography and then did a mini-workshop. I go into story scenarios and how I would light and lens them.
Mar
6
The Power of a Short and Sweet Demo Reel
Demo reel scrutiny. You want to show everything, but short and sweet is simply the best advice I can give you.
Feb
28
Thoughts on Music for Filmmakers
Po Chan and Lydia Hurlbut share their thoughts on the importance of music.
Feb
22
Turning the Blackmagic Cinema Camera into a Movie Making Machine
Blackmagic graciously supplied a camera for testing. We pushed and pulled this baby to see when it would break as well as where it excelled.
Feb
13
Using Color Temp to Create Depth and Dimension with your HD Video
Lighting so that you can tell your stories with realism and accurate color temp.
Feb
6
Digital Cinematography vs Film: Tides are Turning
As I embark on a long creative, exciting journey on Need for Speed with DreamWorks, I wanted to share some of my most recent findings from a five day camera test that pushed every camera to its breaking point.
Jan
31
Big Winners: The SmallHD Story
Learn how Wes Phillips and Dale Backus from SmallHD won the “Doritos: Crash The Superbowl Contest” not once… but twice and then how they used their earnings to fund the growth of SmallHD.
Jan
17
Writing “The Ticket”
By Po Chan. Shane and I have always said that The Ticket is a love story between art and science. I think the true beauty of art, as well as the art of cinema, is the power to communicate with people on a subconscious emotional level.
Jan
15
American Cinematographer Podcast on Shooting Deadfall
American Cinematographer recently produced a podcast about shooting Deadfall — “going inside the visual landscape of a suspense filled winter wonderland.”
Dec
27
Editing “The Ticket”
By Dan Liu. As an editor, it is the best feeling knowing that you will have great material to work with. After talking with Po and Shane, I was very excited about working on The Ticket, as I knew it would have great material in spades.
Dec
18
Win a Signed Act of Valor DVD
Are you following me on Twitter? How about Facebook? In the spirit of the holidays, we have two Act of Valor dvds to give away. All you need to do to become eligible to win is to follow Hurlbut Visuals on Twitter or Facebook.
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