LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shane Hurlbut, ASC, renowned cinematographer, has expanded his enthusiasm for and commitment to cinematic education and information sharing by introducing a new virtual mentorship program called Shane’s Inner Circle.
This subscription-based expansion of the Hurlblog provides comprehensive educational and instructional narrative on everything related to filmmaking and offers relevant, detailed commentary based on cinematic results Shane makes look so effortless. Shane’s Inner Circle offers something applicable and new to every filmmaker, from beginner to advanced.
For an affordable $17.95 per month, your membership will give you access to the man who has shot more than 20 feature films and, via the Inner Circle, will offer his unique perspective and commentary on filmmaking challenges. Reading, listening to, and watching the posts, podcasts, and videos is like being at Shane’s side as he describes his creative purpose and vision, the bold choices he regularly makes, and the risks he willingly takes in capturing the director’s cinematic vision. Shane is one of the most passionate filmmakers in the industry today and is prized for his innovative lighting techniques.
“I will share detailed camera and lighting schematics to visualize the filming set and provide specific insight into how I meet daily challenges,” Shane says. “Avoid on-set pitfalls before experiencing them yourself; go in armed with in-depth camera and lens test results. If it’s excellence you’re aiming for, you’ll find it in Shane’s Inner Circle.”
The Inner Circle contains five unique content components; a monthly Cinematic Solutions Series focuses on film theory and the building blocks of lighting, On-Set With Shane provides on-set experiences from his latest features and commercial projects, a monthly Podcast where Shane answers questions and proposes creative, practical solutions that can be immediately applied, access to an exclusive Facebook Forum for networking, peer-to-peer engagement, and ongoing results Shane and his camera team achieve from in Depth Camera and Lens Testing.
The American Society of Cinematographers recognized Hurlbut after his first feature film “The Rat Pack,” directed by Rob Cohen in 1998. Since then, Hurlbut has lensed eighteen features including “Terminator: Salvation” and “We Are Marshall,” directed by McG, “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” directed by Bill Paxton, and “Drumline,” directed by Charles Stone III. Recent work includes “Act of Valor” and “Need For Speed”, both directed by Scott Waugh. Hurlbut’s latest film, “Fathers and Daughters” directed by Gabriele Muccino, and starring Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Aaron Paul, Diane Kruger, and Jane Fonda, will be released during 2015.
Shane’s Inner Circle launches on March 19, 2015. Click here to join and learn from the best.
