Shane Hurlbut, ASC from Hurlbut Academy. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB
Shane Hurlbut, ASC from Hurlbut Academy. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB

Sharing Filmmaking Knowledge and Ideas: Chat With Shane Hurlbut, ASC

2020-03-18
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Today, at 11 am PST, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC from Hurlbut Academy will host a live FB chat about sharing ideas and knowledge regarding filmmaking, cinematography and more. This is why you shouldn’t miss this.

Shane Hurlbut. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB
Shane Hurlbut. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB

Filmmakers are at home now

Due to the COVID-19 situation, filmmakers are forced to work from their homes. Filmmaking is indeed about traveling, meeting people, and outside creativity. However, the coronavirus places us in a complicated position. Nevertheless, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade… and there is a lot of lemonade to be made. Online filmmaking educational sites like MZed are excellent references for a can-do attitude that we should embrace. Read our in-depth reviews about MZed courses here

Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB
Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB

Sharing ideas and knowledge with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Hurlbut Academy was created by Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC, to educate and inspire filmmakers worldwide. It began as a way for Shane to share his many years of experience as a filmmaker, his pioneering spirit with new cutting-edge technologies and practical product knowledge on both commercial and feature films. Through the creation of original content, Shane and the Elite Team test new products and experiment with innovative techniques, which they share with the Hurlbut Academy readership in blog entries in a way that is both engaging and informative. Today, you have a rare opportunity to chat with Shane in order to share ideas and knowledge. 

Shooting with the Canon 5D Mark II- Shane Hurlbut ASC on Act of Valor. Credit: Unknown. Source: IMDB
Shooting with the Canon 5D Mark II- Shane Hurlbut ASC on Act of Valor. Credit: Unknown. Source: IMDB

Shane is recognized as the first DP that utilized DSLR on Hollywood productions. One of his notable and most unique projects is “Act of Valor” that was shot on the Canon 5D Mark II

Free Illumination Experience Workshop

Furthermore, Hurlbut Academy offers FREE of one of its most desired course about cinematography and directing: The Illumination Experience Workshop. As stated by Shane: “With all the understandable closures of film schools, studios, and movie set we have been brainstorming, and we wanted to offer for three months to all filmmakers around the globe the Illumination Experience Workshop FOR FREE, which is one of our best courses in Cinematography and Directing we offer. Eight hours of instruction”. Go here to ta take the course.

Shane Hurlbut from Hurlbut Academy. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB
Shane Hurlbut from Hurlbut Academy. Picture: Shane Hurlbut FB

About Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Shane is recognized as the first DP that utilized DSLR on Hollywood productions. One of his notable and most unique projects is “Act of Valor” that was shot on the Canon 5D Mark II. He helped to initiate the DSLR revolution. From then, he focuses on inspiring and educating filmmakers. Do not miss the opportunity to chat with him. The chat goes live (and free) on Hurlbut Academy FB page at 11 am PST (Pacific Time). Enjoy!

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Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine.

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