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https://watch.filmmakersacademy.com/programs/how-to-prep-as-director-of-photography
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21.1 GB
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filmmakersacademy
Updated
June 22, 2025
Description
36 Lessons | 5+ hours of instructional videos | 8 Podcasts
- “It’s all about the prep!” — Your success in production hinges on how well you’ve prepped, and How to Prep as Director of Photography will ensure you’re equipped and ready to handle any curveball thrown your way!
- Shane Hurlbut, ASC unpacks his 30+ years of experience prepping films. Following his methods will present you with peace of mind heading into any production. Shane’s prep process is legendary among his camera techs and this masterclass will give you the tools to effectively break down pre-production.
Module 1 — Leadership: First and Foremost
- How To Be a Leader in The Industry
- FA Podcast Episode 15: Leadership and Attitudes in the Industry
- FA Podcast Episode 24: Work Ethics and Leadership
- FA Podcast Episode 31: Communication is Key
- FA Podcast Episode 27: Composure On Set
Module 2 — The Script: The Guiding Light
- Breaking Down Your Screenplay
- Writer and Director: How To Set Up Your Story In 3 Minutes
- Selecting Your Aspect Ratio
- FA Podcast Episode 32: Your First Steps in Pre-Production
Module 3 — The Look
- Educational Resource Books For Cinematography
- How To Prep Narrative Storytelling: Illumination Experience
- How To Communicate Your Ideas as a Filmmaker
- How To Communicate Your Vision to the Director with Color: Into the Badlands
- FA Podcast Episode 13: Setting Up Rules of Engagement for Your Characters
- Establishing The World: Terminator Salvation
Module 4 — The Lens – The Soul of Your Creation
- How Lenses Assist Storytelling: Part 1
- How Lenses Assist Storytelling: Part 2
- How Lenses Assist Storytelling: Part 3
- How To Choose the Right Focal Lengths
- How Focal Lengths Make Your Audience Feel
- How Focal Lengths Assist Character Development: Into the Badlands
Module 5 — Composition: How Does This Make Your Audience Feel
- Storytelling Through Composition: Part 1
- Storytelling Through Composition: Part 2
Module 6 — Camera and Lens Testing
- FA Podcast Episode 3: Understanding Your Camera Lens and Sensor
- FA Podcast Episode 57: Camera and Lenses Centric
- How To Test Your Lens: Part 1
- How To Test Your Lens: Part 2
Module 7 — Camera Emotion
- Why, How, and When to Move the Camera
- What Handheld Camera Tells an Audience: Fathers and Daughters
- How To Plan Plot and Execute One-Shot Sequences: Fathers and Daughters Part 1
- How To Plan Plot and Execute One-Shot Sequences: Fathers and Daughters Part 2
Module 8 — Location Scouting: What’s In Your Scout Kit
- Location Scouting: My Cinematographers Scouting Toolkit
Module 9 — Case Studies: The Prep Process
- How To Light with Emotion: The Rat Pack
- How To Research Your Look: The Skulls
- How To Extend Dawn for Hours: Drumline
- How To Extend Sunset for Hours: Into the Blue
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