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.
Production
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
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.
Apr
17
Blackmagic Camera Post Workflow
We look at some workflow options for getting both the CinemaDNG and ProRes files out of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and into the NLE of your choice.
Apr
9
The Music Bed App for iPad and iPhone
The Music Bed has just released a cool little iOS app and it is a fantastic way to research what music you want for your project while you are mobile.
Mar
27
The Basics of Audio Equipment for Filmmakers
In order to be a well-rounded audio engineer, it is crucial that you understand the tools available to you. Here I break down the audio equipment available and teach you their purpose, limitations, and some tips on learning how high quality audio is recorded.
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
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
29
Smart Business for Cinema Podcast
Last week as CEO and co-founder of Hurlbut Visuals, I joined Carl Olson, Chris Fenwick and Mitch Aunger on the Digital Convergence Podcast. We had a wonderful conversation about business, marketing, branding, education and building a team in the world of filmmaking.
Jan
23
Canon 1DC Camera Tests Outside the Studio
How important it is to take your camera tests out of the studio and on to location. You want to see how your camera’s emulsion handles highlights, hot skies, night exteriors and night interiors.
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
9
Testing Your Camera’s Latitude
How to test your camera’s latitude. This is one of the most important tests that you can perform because over exposing is a very subjective and personal artistic choice.
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
13
Testing Your Camera’s Emulsion
I treat each new digital camera that comes out as a new film emulsion, one that needs to be tested before I can use it to help tell my stories. The first step is to find the sensitivity of the sensor.
Oct
18
The New Dark Room for the Digital Age
Imagine a world where the loader returns to the darkroom to process footage. The Codex Vault is just that.
Sep
20
The Importance of Camera Tests
We have so many new digital tools at our disposal that you cannot just pick them up and start shooting with them. Treat your new digital camera like a new film emulsion that needs testing.
Sep
6
Canon 1DC Camera Tests from “The Ticket”
It has been a whirlwind since NAB, with all of the new emerging 4K technology and where this fits into the filmmaking process. Here are our tests with the Canon 1DC 4K DSLR camera.
Jul
20
Mixing Formats: Arri Alexa, Canon 5D and C300 on a New Mexico DOT Spot
I love shooting commercials that make a difference and give back to local communities. Hurlbut Visuals recently collaborated with Vaughn Wedeen Kuhn to lens the next set of Department of Transportation spots for New Mexico.
Jun
27
HP Elitebook 8770w Mobile Workstation: Reshaping Our Workflow
The Elite Team and I have been using the HP Elitebook 8770w Mobile Workstation, and it has allowed us to reshape and slim down our workflow.
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