Cinematography

Operating camera on crane on set of music video

BTS on the Keith Urban “Act of Valor” Music Video

When director Scott Waugh called me to shoot the video for the “Act Of Valor” credit crawl song “For You” by Keith Urban, I was excited to have the opportunity to get the whole Elite Team back together. It was equally exciting to hear Keith’s amazing song, which supported the story perfectly.

Shane Hurlbut observing scene with camera crew

Announcements, Cinematography

Shooting Act of Valor Q & A

We’ve had a ton of questions via Twitter, Facebook and the hurlblog about shooting Act of Valor, so I thought I would share them in a Q&A format. Thanks so much to everyone for your support and kind words about the film!

Navy Seal shooting and sliding in action sequence

Act of Valor: Reinventing the Action Genre

When Scotty Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy, the incredible directing team at Bandito Brothers, asked me to shoot Act of Valor, I was excited, especially after listening to their unique vision for the making of this movie. I was ALL IN.

Director/Cameraman Package for Scouting and Scouting apps

Cinematography, Lighting, Pre Production

Director/Cameraman Package for Scouting Locations + Scouting Apps

Since the invention of the Canon 5D, it has taken scouting to a whole new level and preparing that package that allows you can take advantage of serendipitous moments, lightning in a bottle so to speak, is essential.

Economical Filmmaking Lighting

Cinematography, Lighting

Large Sensor Cameras – Economical Lighting

The new wave of Large sensor cameras with their high ISO range and light sensitivity are changing the way cinematographers [...]

Revealing Color Correction

Cinematography, Post Production, Production

7 Tips for HD Color Correction and DSLR Color Correction

Color correction is just one step of the entire filmmaking process…but oh, what a difference it can make. You can [...]

Zeiss ZE, Canon L Series, and Leica R Glass

Lens Test: Zeiss ZE and CP2s, Canon L Series, and Leica R Glass

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.

Work, Work, Work.

Announcements, Cinematography, Film Theory, Lighting

Meet the Cinematography Intern DREAM TEAM

The Cinematography Internship Program was an educational labor of love for Hurlbut Visuals for the 2010-2011 year. It has been our way of educating and inspiring young filmmakers. The goal was to create a variety of hands-on immersive experiences: shooting, lighting, theory, and storytelling, Let’s…

Sony FS100 NPC Shoulder Rig - MCS Cage

MCS Cage Adds Versatility to Your Cinematography

Whether you love your 5D, shoot weddings with a Sony FS-100, shoot music videos with your 7D, or [...]

Canon 5D and 7D vs 35mm film

Cinematography, Production

Canon’s 5D/7D Family vs. 35MM Film: A Cost Comparison

Hello loyal readers, it’s Andrea here to discuss the cost differences between 35MM film and today’s easily accessible Canon DSLR [...]

Navy Seals bring Jeep COD to life

Behind the Scenes of Jeep Call of Duty Ride Promo with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

When I was a kid, I had a fascination with Halloween. Our son, Myles, has inherited this same [...]

Shane Hurlbut holding two cameras in front of American flag

Letus Master Cinema Series – Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Over the past 3 years, my team and I have shot 2 feature films [...]

50 Cent driving in car with Patrick in back seat

Cinematography, Film Theory

Cinematographers: The Importance of Being Mobile

"Have a safe flight. Someone from production will pick you up." How many strange [...]

Need for Speed dangerous car race

Cinematography: Camera Etiquette and Workflow

After completing the Navy SEAL movie Act of Valor, my team and I created a workflow and camera [...]

Black and white camera on crane

“Sports Authority” with the The Kessler V3 Crane and Revolution Head

When director Peter Odiorne asked me to shoot Sports Authority “Shoe,” the [...]

Side by side comparison HDSLR

Cinematography, Post Production

Dark Energy: Enhancing the HDSLR Revolution

Over the last 6 months, I have been under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a company out of [...]

Sun spreading over horizon

Cinematography, Film Theory, Pre Production, Production

Capturing the Sunrise Across America with Canon 5D

We employed Technicolor’s Cinestyle on its maiden voyage. This picture style seemed to work well in [...]

Film slate on wooden table

Cinematography, Film Theory

What Makes a Great Cinematography Reel?

A reel is your creative expression and a very powerful tool to showcase unique talent.

Cinematography, Post Production

Technicolor’s New Picture Style: CineStyle

My last blog post was about story and not getting caught up in all the tech/gear frenzy. Now, I want to talk about [...]

Cinematographer wearing mask

Cinematography, Film Theory

What’s Your Go-To Camera Format? The World is Your Filmmaking Canvas

You are going to Dubai to shoot a motorcycle race that will require mobility and high speed.