Shane explains how to become a leader by understanding the fundamentals, exhibiting humility and putting in the time.

FA Podcast EP 15: Leadership and Attitudes in the Film Industry

In episode 15 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC discusses leadership and attitudes in the film industry.

FA Podcast EP 24: Work Ethics and Leadership

Filmmakers Academy CEO Lydia Hurlbut discusses overcoming challenges, leadership, and worth ethic.

Motivating Your Filmmaking Team

Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut, ASC provides 9 tips to enhance your leadership skills and nurture an enthusiastic team.

FA Podcast EP 27: Composure On Set

Filmmakers Academy’s Lydia Hurlbut discusses how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

How To Communicate Your Ideas as a Filmmaker

Shane Hurlbut, ASC reveals how to communicate your ideas effectively as a filmmaker to achieve the best results for your project.

FA Podcast EP 31: Communication is Key

Filmmakers Academy’s Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC break down the value of effective communication skills to develop as an industry leader.

FA Podcast EP 21: Business Networking and Crew Attitudes

Lydia Hurlbut answers questions from membership about film crew attitudes, breaking into the industry and growing in the business.

FA Podcast EP 19: Maintaining Work and Life Balance

Filmmakers Academy’s Lydia Hurlbut provides useful tips on how to make crucial career decisions and balance your career.

FA Podcast EP 29: Carving Your Path

In episode 29 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC discusses how to carve your path in the film industry.

FA Podcast EP 53: Be Prepared

In episode 53 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut answer member questions.

FA Podcast EP 47: Growing Pains

In episode 47 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut talk about growing pains. 

FA Podcast EP 16: Film Career Essentials

DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC talks about the essentials to maintaining a successful career in the film industry.

How To Rehearse, Block, Light and Shoot a Scene: Illumination Experience

DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC  demonstrates how to rehearse, light, block and shoot a scene, using the movie, Crazy/Beautiful as a case study. 

FA Podcast EP 23: Starting out in the Business

DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC talks about starting out in the film business and answers members' questions.

Walkie-Talkie Film Production Channels

Master film set walkie-talkie channels and etiquette for smooth, efficient communication. Includes standard US setups and NYC/NJ variations.

Walkie-Talkie Etiquette for Filmmakers

Step onto the set with confidence by mastering walkie-talkie etiquette, an essential skill for every filmmaker.

Walkie-Talkie Lingo: On Set Communication

Master essential codes and filmmaking jargon to enhance your communication skills for a

Cam Tech Tools of the Trade

What to Buy For Your AC Kit: Part 2

1st AC Derek Edwards picks up where he left off in showing and demonstrating the tools he keeps in his Murse (aka AC Kit). 

Filmmaking Knots: Bowline

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to tie a bowline knot. The bowline is a simple and effective knot to use.

Filmmaking Knots: Clove Hitch

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to tie a clove hitch knot.

Filmmaking Knots: The Sheepshank

Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to tie a Sheepshank knot. The sheepshank knot is commonly used to secure loads to trucks or trailers.

Filmmaking Knots: Figure 8

Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to tie a Figure 8 knot. Also called the “Flemish Bend,” it is quick to tie and very sturdy.

FA Podcast EP 22: Understanding Your Tools

Shane Hurlbut, ASC answers member questions on shooting anamorphic, investing in glass and cameras, RED Pro Primes & lens flares in camera.

FA Podcast EP 33: Understanding Your Filmmaking Tools

In episode 33 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC discusses how to understand your filmmaking tools.

What To Have In Your Red Toolkit: Camera Technician Series

 

 

 

RED DSMC 1 Black Shading Protocol: Red Tech Series

 

 

DSMC 1 Advanced Heat Management: RED Tech Series

 

 

 

Cam Tech Prep

How To Prep A Camera Package: Camera Assistant Series

In this part of the Camera Assistant series, 1st AC Derek Edwards takes you through the process of prepping a camera package. 

How To Prep a Lens: Camera Assistant Series

In this part of the Camera Assistant series, 1st AC Derek Edwards guides you through the process of prepping lenses. 

Starting Your Prep: Part 1

1st AC Derek Edwards takes you through his AC Prep Checklist to make sure you have everything accounted for before production.

#2 - Part 1: Starting Your Prep

 

 

Dialing In Wireless Monitoring: Part 3

Troubleshooting the wireless video transmitter in order to get a working video signal, and then continues over to proper lens etiquette.

Prepping Your Wireless Focus System: Part 4

Derek switches gears to the wireless focus and takes you through proper etiquette from testing to adding it to your camera build.

Dialing In The Light Ranger: Part 5

Derek Edwards completes the camera prep in the rental house and makes the final touches to ensure the camera package is ready for the field.

Camera Assistant Prep: Equipment Case Labels

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates how to correctly label equipment

 

 

 

 

Lenses

How Focal Lengths Make Your Audience Feel

Shane Hurlbut outlines his favorite lenses, showcases the Canon L series performance, and reviews examples of lens language.

How to Choose the Right Focal Lengths

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC breaks down focal lengths and explains how to consider them to enhance your storytelling.

How To Test Your Lens: Part 1

Testing lenses is all about finding a lens’ strengths and weaknesses while discovering how you can best utilize them for your story.

How To Test Your Lens: Part 2

Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to test your lens, comparing Xeen 20mm, Cooke S4 21mm, Canon CN-E 24mm, and Leica ELMARIT-R 19mm.

Canon Cinema Zooms vs Cooke S4 Primes Lens Tests

DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC conducts a lens test by putting the Canon Cinema Zooms up against the Cooke S4 Prime Lenses. 

FA Podcast EP 3: Understanding your Camera, Lens and Sensor

In this episode, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC explains how to understand your camera, lens, and sensor.

FA Podcast EP 28: Getting to Know Your Camera

In episode 28 of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC

 

 

 

 

Cam Tech Gimbal Prep

MōVI Kit Part 1 | Utility Pouch

MōVi Tech and Operator Chris Herr takes you through all the varying situations that you should always be prepared for. 

Tips & Tricks | Applying A Filter On The MōVI

Gimbal Operator and Technician Chris Herr demonstrates different methods to attach filters on the camera lens.

How to Prep | Camera with MōVI M10

Chris Herr demonstrates how to prep a camera for the MōVI M10 along with all of the attachments and accessories needed.

How to Prep | MōVI M15 with RED Dragon 6K

Gimbal Operator and Technician Chris Herr demonstrates how to prep a RED Dragon camera for the MōVI M15.

How To Prep | Majestic Mode Setup on the MōVI

Gimbal Operator and Technician Chris Herr dives into fine-tuning the Freely MōVI while in Majestic

 

 

 

 

Cam Tech Filters

How To Use Glass Filtration To Assist Your Story

In this lesson, DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC demonstrates how to use glass filtration to assist in your visual storytelling and showcases his favor

Tiffen Digital Diffusion: 50mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC compares his favorite digital diffusion to the black diffusion to show how it holds up.

Tiffen Digital Diffusion: 85mm

Shane Hurlbut, ASC compares his favorite digital diffusion to the black diffusion to show how it holds up.

Tiffen Black Soft Effects: 50mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Soft Effects filter, on a 50mm lens.

Tiffen Black Soft Effects: 85mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Soft Effects filter, on an 85mm lens.  

Tiffen Black Satin: 50mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Satin filter, on a 50mm lens.  

Tiffen Black Satin: 85mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Satin filter, on an 85mm lens.  

Tiffen Black Pearlescent: 50mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Pearlescent filter, on an 50mm lens.  

Tiffen Black Pearlescent: 85mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Pearlescent filter, on an 85mm lens.  

Tiffen Black Glimmer: 50mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC is going to showcase one of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Glimmer filters.  

Tiffen Black Glimmer: 85mm

In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC showcases some of his favorite filtration, Tiffen Black Glimmer filter, on an 85mm lens.  

IR Pollution: How To Combat It

What's Infrared Pollution and how do you combat it? Don't worry, Shane Hurlbut, ASC

 

 

 

 

Cam Tech Focus Pulling

How to Set Up Your Focus Monitor: Camera Assistant Series

In this edition of the Camera Assistant series, 1st AC Derek Edwards demonstrates how to set up your focus monitor like a pro. 

How to Pull Focus: Camera Assistant Series

In this edition of the Camera Assistant series, 1st AC Derek Edwards demonstrates how to pull focus like a pro.

FA Podcast EP 12: Camera Formats, Exposure and Focus

Shane Hurlbut, ASC discusses camera technology from formats and exposure to the

 

 

 

 

Remote Follow Focus

How To Calibrate: Preston FIZ

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards explains the Preston FIZ follow focus system and demonstrates how to calibrate a lens with the handset.

How To Swap A Lens & Re-Calibrate The Person FIZ

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates how to swap out a lens and the steps of recalibrating it with the Preston FIZ.

How To Program Iris: Preston FIZ

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards guides you through the process of how to program the iris of the Preston FIZ.

How To Calibrate Zoom Lens: Preston FIZ

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates how to calibrate a zoom lens with the Preston FIZ.

How To Calibrate: ARRI Wireless Compact Unit (WCU-4)

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates how to calibrate the ARRI Wireless Compact Unit (WCU-4).

How To Program Iris: ARRI WCU-4

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates in detail how to program an iris and zoom with the ARRI WCU-4 handset.

How To Program Zoom: ARRI WCU-4

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards demonstrates how to program the ARRI WCU-4 and provides some real-world scenarios.

Tilta Nucleus

1st Camera Assistant Derek Edwards breaks down the Tilta Nucleus remote follow focus

 

 

 

 

On Set w/ Derek Edwards

Staying in Range of Wireless Video Transmitters

1st AC Derek Edwards covers a unique challenge for ACs — wireless video transmitters and staying in range of the camera operator.

Camera Rigging Car Stunts

1st AC Derek Edwards unpacks his process as one of eight 1st ACs on the movie, Need for Speed, and rigging cameras for car stunts.

Focus Pulling Fight Scene Choreography

1st AC Derek Edwards explores focus pulling on action sequences, designing complex shots, and working intricate fight choreography.

Focus Pulling with the Camera Operator

1st AC Derek Edwards guides you through his experience pulling focus on complex tracking shots and overcoming wireless signal interference.

Spotlight Group Coaching | 1st AC & Camera Operator, Derek Edwards

Join Derek Edwards as he answers FA members' questions to help them in their careers.

Spotlight Group Coaching | 1st AC Derek Edwards

1st AC and Camera Operator Derek Edwards answers questions from members and gives

 

 

 

 

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