BLUESHAPE 2022: Powering the Film Industry
Blueshape is not only a leading battery company that powers productions across the film industry, but it also empowers filmmakers to think eco-friendly. As a V-lock and Gold Mount battery manufacturer, Blueshape creates some of our favorite products from waterproof batteries to award-winning generators.
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What’s in the 2022 5DayDeal?
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, the 5DayDeal is back and better than ever, featuring three bundles with nearly 35 amazing filmmaking products and services for one super low price.
If you’re new to one of the best annual deals for filmmakers, 5DayDeal allows your favorite filmmaking…

Filmmakers Win BIG with Musicbed Challenge 2022
Musicbed makes it possible to pair the right music with your film and video projects. Whether you’re searching for the ideal score for your feature film or need a song for a commercial or video essay, Musicbed works with talented artists who create original music. In fact, the music-licensing company…

Barry Jenkins: The Artist’s Journey
Barry Jenkins metamorphosed the landscape of the film industry, and it will never be the same. For that, we are all grateful. Jenkins is most renowned for his smash hit film Moonlight, but the director has a filmography that continues to redefine the industry. And at his age, we can expect films for…

Learn How To Edit with EditMentor
There was once a time when you would have to attend a traditional film school or watch dozens of random educational videos from random sources in order to learn how to edit. Those days are over. Whether you’re interested in brushing up your editing skills or wish to learn from square one, EditMentor…

Musicbed: Timeless Films Need Cinematic Soundtracks
Part of what makes a film so timeless is the complementary nature it has between its visuals and cinematic soundtrack. Just imagine that iconic scene in Interstellar when Cooper (played by Matthew McConaughey) returns to the spacecraft Endurance from the ocean planet only to find that 23 years had elapsed?…

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Workflow – Disney+ Safety
DaVinci Resolve revolutionized our post-production workflow for the Disney+ film Safety. Owned and developed by Blackmagic Design, DaVinci Resolve is a non-linear editing application that also specializes in color correction. But, its features and abilities go far beyond that.
It puts everyone on…

RED Gemini: Innovations for Disney+ film Safety
RED Digital Cinema hit the market in 2005 and ever since the world of filmmaking has never been the same. RED was a major factor in revolutionizing the industry by making digital cinematography the standard for motion capture. And, trust me, I know a little something about that major turning point in…

Blueshape Innovations for the Disney+ film Safety
There are a million different factors that go into making a film. And if one of those factors goes wrong, like say your battery gives out during a crucial moment, it could prove to be the difference between a successful shoot or spending a treasure trove of money on reshoots. That’s where Blueshape…

Tiffen: Innovations for the Disney+ film “Safety”
One cannot simply stress the significance of color and what it means for the emotional experience of a film. This is especially the case for Disney and its vast vault of memorable films that transcend both time and space. That’s why I realized early on in pre-production for the newly released movie…

Insta360: Virtual Scouting for the COVID-19 Era
The future is officially upon us with Insta360 and location scouting will never be the same. As we move forward into the COVID era, ensuring the safety of our industry professionals is our primary concern. The people who are on the ground grinding day in and day out are the glue that’s holding everything…

How to Shoot Sports Cinematography
The magic of cinema evokes emotion through feeling visceral moments that put you in the headspace of the protagonist.

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Camera Shake Hack
Dale Campbell and his team at Still Moving Media return with a fantastic Camera Shake Hack for Davinci Resolve.

Filmtools End Of Summer LIGHT SALE!
Filmtools have just launched a sale that has some INCREDIBLE deals! Here we pick out the best deals for our members and followers.

Filmsupply’s Edit Fest – $80k in cash & prizes!
We’re proud to announce the Filmsupply Edit Fest! Editors will have 30 days to create a 60-second spec piece using footage from Filmsupply in 1 of 3 categories; Advertisement, Movie Trailer, or Title Sequence. The winners will get recognized by some of the biggest names in the film industry and there are prizes of more than $80,000 in cash to the winners.

Blueshape Batteries – Power And Performance
Which Battery Is Best For Filmmakers? Shane Talk About His Personal Preference And Introduces A Big Giveaway From Blueshape.

Musicbed – Unlimited Music For Your Productions!
We’re proud to announce a revolutionary new aspect of Musicbed: the Musicbed Membership.
For the first time, get unlimited music from the Musicbed artists you know and love for a monthly or annual fee. It’s a revolutionary take on the subscription model, giving filmmakers and creatives full access…

Find Music FASTER – Musicbed’s New Features
Musicbed has been my go to resource for music for all our videos on the Hurlblog and The Inner Circle since its inception. Before Musicbed we’d have to spend hours upon hours looking for the right music track only to be either underwhelmed by the selection or blown away by the price...

Pushing Yourself as a Filmmaker with Musicbed
Back in April, I met with Musicbed at their NAB Show booth to have a 1-on-1 discussion. Musicbed has become such a powerful tool for filmmakers, musicians, and artists alike. It’s always a great time to visit with them and it was such a pleasure to be interviewed by them at NAB. This is the 2nd half of the interview, the first half was released right here on The Hurlblog. Enjoy!!

Musicbed: Find Your Inspiration
I’d like to start by thanking Cody, Daniel and everyone at Musicbed for such an incredible community. We love all of your followers and everyone that’s a part of their company because it gives artists so many tools to create with. I’ve got some excerpts from an interview I had with Musicbed at NAB 2017 with added images and explanations to spice things up even more! Enjoy!