Part of being a cinematography intern is not only knowing all the gear, but how it can be used to enhance your visual story telling. The characteristics of a lens can infuse a mood, a style, etc. Being obsessed in the subtleties is key. Shane encourages us to use all our tools and test them in the line of fire. We have been using Canon, Leica, and Zeiss lenses but haven’t had the chance to compare them all side by side.
Posts Tagged ‘Lenses’
Sep
9
The Need For Speed: The Little Things That Increase Set Up Count
After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera [...]
Jun
1
Hurlbut Visuals Launches New DSLR Rental Division at Cine Gear 2011
I want to invite all of you to Cine Gear 2011. Hurlbut Visuals is launching our new DSLR Cinema Rentals division with new rigs and out of the box innovation.
May
27
Hurlblog Interview I: Dr. Scherle Shares the History of Zeiss and Sheds Light on the Future
Hurlbut Visuals is excited to introduce the Hurlbut Visuals Blog Interview Series.
May
20
Cinematography Trainee Opportunity with Hurlbut Visuals
Why start a DSLR rental division? I have been asked this question many times. You cannot be a pioneer if you do not [...]
May
13
Chaos in Harmony by Kevin Anderson, Rental Manager at Hurlbut Visuals
Being the gatekeeper of the Hurlbut inventory, I see all types of gear come and go every week.
Feb
26
Zeiss: A Cinematic Journey on "Act of Valor"
When I started to prep “Act of Valor” in April of 2009, we were using Canon glass on the first 2 days of shooting. The hot girls on deck and the interrogation scene [...]
Feb
3
Marines Contest Winners Andrea Cecchini and Martin Guitar – Where’s the 5D II, “For Us All”
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Where’s the 5d Contest II – “For Us All”. We receive 153 entries for the contest. There are a lot of [...]
Jan
17
Marines: Where’s the 5D Contest II, “For Us All”
This 60: commercial was filmed over 5 weeks on 3 continents. My Elite Team members and I brought to life a public service announcement for the Marine Corp that humanizes the warrior. Three and four tours in Iraq and Afghanistan have weighed on the American public. The concept is a story called FOR US ALL[...]
Aug
21
Twitter Winner Charles Elmore To Attend Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp
A big congratulations to our HDSLR Bootcamp Contest winner Charles Elmore of Tulsa, Oklahoma! Charles will be attending our HDSLR Bootcamp in LA from August 28-29, 2010. We’ve gotten to know a little bit about who he is, his background in film …
Aug
4
The Canon 5D in Big Sky Country with the MARINES
I am on the road again directing for Bandito Brothers www.banditobrothers.com/ and loving it. As a filmmaker, I am taking advantage of this inspiring, creative tool (a 5D camera) while stretching the budget. Our goal is to show the influence of the Marines around the globe while…
Jul
3
Leica R Mount Lenses for the Canon HDSLR’s
I started giving a Leica list out to individual colleagues and the request kept coming, so we decided to share it with everyone on the blog. These lenses are only R-Mount, they are the cream of the crop and through variest test we have found them to be excellent.
May
10
Altering Lenses For Peak Performance
I have had many discussions about the different lens options other than Zeiss ZE’s and Canon’s that mount to the Canon cameras. Zeiss took it to the next level with their Canon mount CP2’s and their new Zooms that come out this summer.
Feb
10
Filtration: Beware Of The Reaper Of Cheap Glass
Making HD look like film has a cocktail and one of the essential ingredients to this flavorful recipe is Neutral Density. You have to keep your exposure on a 5D around a 5.6 to get that beautiful shallow depth of field. The 7D should be around…
Feb
6
Still Lenses That Can Grace The Big Screen
On the still lens front, you have a variety of options. I am addressing this topic from a 40 foot screen digital projection perspective, not a still photography one.
Zeiss ZE primes rock. Their resolution is spectacular and they are lightweight. Their focus is a little more cinematic then…
Feb
3
Cinema Style Lenses
I am back on land and ready to tear it up. The January newsletter has been a big success and I thank you all for your comments and suggestions. This is a collaborative effort and we value your input.
I have been getting many comments from people…
Sep
10
Nikon Lenses: Sharp and Soft
I love lenses and examining the subtle differences with each one so I am confident in the resulting image.
Nikon lenses are sharp with a little softer contrast than the Zeiss lenses. The older A lenses are nice because they have a wider
Sep
9
Panavision Primo Primes: Cinema Quality Imagery
Panavision Primo Primes are the ultimate lenses. They produce cinema film quality imagery that will blow you away. The contrast range is perfect because you have all of the highlight detail, as well as wonderful gradation into the shadows.
Sep
8
Zeiss Lenses: Sharp and Snappy
Lenses are one of the most critical choices when you are mounting the Canon 5D Mark II to a lens. Do not treat this camera like it is a film body. Remember to mount the camera to the lens, not the opposite.
Sep
5
Canon Lenses Create Beautiful Skin Tones
When choosing a lens for the Canon 5D Mark II camera you have to consider the look and feel that you are trying to create for the final visual product. My team and I have tested and played with these lenses quite a bit and here is…
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