Some of the most memorable moments in cinema history take place in the dramatic environment which is rain. When adding rain to a scene it can create beauty, power, and a level of difficulty to execute. In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC discusses what it took for him to pull off illuminated rain during some…
This is where it all starts, the key light and the human face. The window into your character’s soul, their emotions, and motivations. It is the most important subject you will ever light, and it all starts with where to place your key light. Shane takes what you think you knew were the basics and…
In this behind the scenes video cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ASC uses the Cinefade variable depth of field effect to gradually blur the background in one shot for dramatic effect. Jodie struggles with insecurities in feature film Tall Girl 2 and to show the transition of her state-of-mind as her ‘inside voice’ takes over, the visual…
The work involved transforming locations and studio sets into Eastern European rooftops, Parisian streets, views of Shanghai, Beirut, and full CG environments, as well as collisions between the characters that were surrounded by driving shots filmed in-studio, topped with immersive sci-fi and explosions.
The German-born DP Martin Ruhe ASC BVK on servicing the vision of two-time collaborator Anton Corbijn (Control, The American), and his transitioning approach between working on music videos and films.
CAMERIMAGE is something of a homecoming for Polish director Lech Majewski. Here, he speaks about his filmography, including co-writing and co-producing Julian Schnabel’s Basquiat, and the synergies between the worlds of painting and filmmaking.
British actor Julian Sands waxes lyrical on his passion for poets Keats and Shelley, and how his poetry readings are providing a different acting challenge to his normal film and television work.
As one of just four cinematographers to win back-to-back Oscars, John Toll ASC has enjoyed a long and glittering career behind the camera. He talks about his approach to camera movement and his collaborations with directors like Braveheart’s Mel Gibson.
British director Joe Wright reflects on how he brings classic novels like Anna Karenina and Pride & Prejudice to the screen, and how two directorial Davids – Lean and Lynch – have shaped his style.
