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We want you to get the most of your membership here at Hurlbut Academy. Learning is a lifelong process that never stops, and Shane continues to share all that he can through this site. With that being said, its a lot of stuff! That’s why we’ve curated specific playlists, or pathways, to help you along your journey. Any skill level, any profession, accessible anytime.
Lighting night interiors can be very challenging. That’s why this series is dedicated to teaching you how to get that great look you’re aiming for with your night interior shoots. In this you’ll learn how get that moody and contrasty look to create perfect interior scenes, using sheers as a powerful tool, how to properly light for night interior scenarios, how to direct your crew to effectively execute the vision and more!
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Credits roll over in your account month over month so you can accrue more credits.
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Shane Hurlbut, A.S.C. is a member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The American Society of Cinematographers recognized Hurlbut after his first feature film, The Rat Pack (1998), depicting Frank Sinatra and his infamous friends at the height of their influence, directed by Rob Cohen.Consequently, Hurlbut was the youngest cinematographer to be nominated by the American Society of Cinematographers for his work on The Rat Pack. He was also nominated by the DVDX Awards in 2003 for his work on 11:14.
Hurlbut’s films have garnered universal acclaim. His work behind the camera is ever-growing and redefining what it means to be a DP in the industry. He got his start back in the 90s, working with musicians who defined music in the decade, and therefore, Hurlbut defined their visual tone of the era. He is known for Guns N’ Roses’ November Rain, as well as working with Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots, The Rolling Stones, and Nirvana. Hurlbut’s versatility as a cinematographer transcends any one genre. He’s filmed action, sports, drama, and comedy – but it’s his attention to story and character that is always at the heart of his arresting visuals. It is Hurlbut’s subtlety and creativity with lighting that defines the sheer beauty and atmosphere in his work. The emotion he brings to the movement of the camera, like a dance, walks in line with the character’s journey.
Hurlbut has frequent collaborations with talented directors. His most recent work includes a fourth collaboration with director McG for NetFlix’s Rim of The World (2018), The Babysitter (2017), We Are Marshall (2006), Terminator Salvation (2009), a second collaboration with director David Dobkin for Amblin’s Resident Alien (2019) and AMC’s Into the Badlands (2015), a second collaboration with director Gabriele Muccino for Fathers and Daughters (2015) and There Is No Place Like Home (2018), and director Scott Waugh on Need for Speed (2014) and Act of Valor (2012). When Shane is not working on feature films all over the world, cinematography education is his top priority and to provide that to filmmakers globally.
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I was a member of Shane’s Inner Circle when the new Hurlbut Academy launched. Who should I contact if I do not have all of my back content from Shane’s Inner Circle in my account?
Please contact Shelly Lupo, shelly@hurlbutvisuals.com, our Customer Service Specialist, and she would be happy to help you.