Tertiary Catalogue

Series: Illumination Cinematography Workshop


Case Study: 'Crazy/Beautiful'

Case Study: 'Crazy/Beautiful'

Moving on from 'how' to light, Shane delves into the 'why', using his 2000 film 'Crazy/Beautiful' as a case study. He shares his creative process for deconstructing a script and creating a visual tone for lighting and cinematography, and sets up...Show More
Case Study: 'Need for Speed'

Case Study: 'Need for Speed'

In this final episode of the workshop Shane deconstructs a high-action night car chase scene from his work on 'Need for Speed'. he shows how he was able to light the entire sequence using primarily practical lighting and the versatility of...Show More
Case Study: 'The Rat Pack'

Case Study: 'The Rat Pack'

Shane talks through his inspiration for lighting on 'The Rat Pack', deconstructing a key scene from the film. We then get to see him recreate the same scene, and finally Shane shows how to achieve a similar look on a budget.
Introduction to Key Lighting

Introduction to Key Lighting

In this episode Shane introduces key lighting and gives creative inspiration for key light sources using examples from his resume of hit films.
Lighting Study I

Lighting Study I

In this episode Shane shares a lighting study that he uses on every film to discover the best approach to lighting the cast. He explains lighting from different angles for mood and creativity, and explains varying diffusion methods.
Lighting Study II

Lighting Study II

Shane explains back lighting using his work on "The Rat Pack" as an example, and takes us through another light study to understand the finer points of this lighting technique.
Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Coverage I

Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Coverage I

in this video we continue coverage on the indoor day scene from 'Crazy/Beautiful', using the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.
Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Coverage II

Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Coverage II

As we complete coverage on the indoor day scene Shane directs the scene and shows how to use varied lighting and camera techniques to draw different emotions.
Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Master Shot

Live Demo: Indoor Daylight - Master Shot

In this first workshop episode, Shane takes us through how he lights this indoor daylight scene. We then cover actor blocking and camera movement with the primary dolly setup before experimenting with a gimbal and DIY approach.
Our Cinematography Arsenal

Our Cinematography Arsenal

As we commence the series, Shane Hurlbut introduces the equipment that will be used throughout, including lighting, cameras, lenses and more. he then covers some important film-era camera rituals that have been lost and explains when and why to...Show More