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Testimonials
"Your visit and interaction with our students and faculty were dynamic, exciting and sent everyone into a tail spin about the camera. When we met in L.A. and I introduced the thought of arranging a time to share your expertise with our students I stressed the important of the example of alumni giving back by sharing their professional resources. You were brilliant in many ways and most importantly, as they say in Jewish, "a mensch". We all look forward to another Hurlbut visit and certainly hope you will join us at the film festival, March 11th."
Barbara Rutberg
Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Director of Alumni Relations
Emerson College
Presentations
March 27, 2010
Blend Images
Palm Springs, California
Shane Hurlbut, ASC addressed still photographers about, "DSLR Motion: How It's Done"
Shane gave a very exciting yet practical discussion filled with specific pointers from his vast experience with the Canon HDSLR platform. He is one of the pioneering leaders that has used the Canons to shoot a full-length feature and a variety of commercials and shorts. Shane spoke about camera prep tips, setting up the camera for success, shutter speeds, ISO selection, prepping and building rigs and the four most important tools that he is never without on any shoot.
November 12, 2009
Emerson College Film Students and Alumni
Emerson College
Shane Hurlbut, ASC gave the keynote speech, "Catch The Wave: How The Canon 5D Mark II Is A Game Changer For Student Films"
"Shane provided a stimulating, interactive discussion about the Canon 5D Mark II camera and how it changes the way student films are being made. Hurlbut refers to this camera as a "game changer" because of its versatility. Important features include: compact nature of the camera itself, lighter still lenses, image stabilizing ability, and flexibility to accent the action in new ways with increased depth and sharpness. Finally, there is an affordable camera for a student filmmaker with ability to deliver images that rival 35 mm film. Shooting with the Canon 5D Mark II prepares students to dive into the professional world of making movies with experience."
August 30, 2009
Image Mechanics Expo
Collision Conference
Los Angeles Film School
Shane Hurlbut, ASC gave the keynote speech,
“Catch The Wave: How Still Photography Changes The Way We Make Movies.”
Shane Hurlbut, ASC led an interactive discussion about the Canon 5D Mark II. The little “game changer” gives a cinematographer the ability to capture shots spontaneously with lightweight lenses and small design that fits well within a small footprint workflow.
June 8, 2009
Independent Filmmakers Breakfast
“Dances With Films”
Film Festival sponsored by Canon.
Shane Hurlbut, ASC was the keynote speaker. He discussed how he used the Canon 5D Mark II camera to shoot the Terminator:Salvation webisodes as well as the Cheech and Chong, “Light Up America” live concert event.
June 6, 2009
Cinegear Los Angeles Panelist
Paramount Studios
The topic was when to choose digital color correction or a photochemical process for postproduction.
Shane Hurlbut, ASC spoke about how the OZ photochemical process inspired his choice for the final digital intermediate look of “Terminator:Salvation.” He also talked about the collaborative relationship between a cinematographer and DI colorist.
INTERVIEWS, PRESS RELEASES, ARTICLES
Shoot Magazine- April 2010
CULVER CITY, Calif.-Bandito Brothers has signed director/cameraman Shane Hurlbut for exclusive U.S. spot representation. The Culver City based production house becomes his first career directorial roost as he diversifies beyond cinematography.
"Tiffen Image Makers "Video Interview
Podcasts
May 5th, 2010 - In this episode of the 16x9 Cinema Digital Convergence podcast, Shane Hurlbut shares his passion for using DSLR video.
“Feb 16, 2010 - Our biggest show ever, RED & Canon news, Jeff Heusser's RED day report and Shane Hurlbut ASC kicks down the door of the RED Room“
“LensFlare35.com: Exposing the Great Masters of Photography and Filmmaking“ with Dave Warner: Interview with Film Maker Shane Hurlbut
“Crossing the 180: The Filmmakers Podcast that Breaks the Rules” with Ron Dawson, Executive Producer/President of Dare Dreamer Media
American Cinematographer Magazine
Shane and Jon Witmer discussed how the continually evolving DSLR technology is shaping the future of film. Shane also revealed what he and the elite team learned over the past few months testing the Canon 5D Mark II in varied and extreme conditions on his current movie project for Bandito Brothers, Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers about the undercover operations of the Navy SEALS.
HD Video Pro Magazine
Explosions, beautiful bikini-clad girls, yachts and Navy SEALs. What else could a man want? If you are the DP, it starts with an equipment list to turn these elements into exciting footage. Shane Hurlbut, ASC, a native of Ithaca, N.Y., is helping to lead the charge into the convergence of the still- and video-camera worlds. For his latest project, his weapon of choice is the Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera, and he takes it where few movie cameras would dare venture. Hurlbut and his crew are among the first to use this hybrid camera for a studio motion picture, The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday (working title), which is due for release in September 2010.
Shoot Magazine - October 2009
One Cinematographer is breaking new ground with a hybrid HDSLR platform camera. Another has made his mark on both sides of the Atlantic, with recent stateside recognition coming for a Nike sport he shot that earned AICP honors in both the Cinematography and Production categories this year. A third DP is embarking on a new chapter in his career, which is already quite accomplished with such seminal music videos as Police's "Every Breath You Take" and Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean" - not to mention assorted features and commercials. And a fourth has scored with the acclaimed Oasis Dig Out Your Soul In The Street mini-documentary, part of a campaign from BBH New York that won a GRANDY at the 2009 International ANDY Awards, as well as AICP Next's Integrated Campaign and Audience Award honors.
Filmmaker Spring 2009
The vignettes were shot on two Canon 5D Mark II cameras in 1080/30p video mode with adaptors enabling the use of Nikon 24mm, 28mm, 35mm and 50mm lenses. Hurlbut also has mounts specially made to fit Panavision lenses on the Canons, but he wanted to use the smaller, lighter Nikon lenses for this shoot.