How to Light a Room | 5 Cinematic Lighting Techniques with Shane Hurlbut

Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut really lights up a room, literally! He takes you step by step and shares his cinematography techniques and tips for lighting a room. @HurlbutAcademy

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[BandH]

What other cinematic lighting questions do you have?

[libertas_americana]

2:25 Wait, is this the lighting guy that Christian Bale was famously yelling on set at? haha

[imark]

2:55 I'm glad to see that professionals use those style lights from the hardware store as well.

[DodaGarcia]

This is wonderful, I love learning from people who are passionate about what they do

[Call_Me_Mom]

That was interesting and to the point with a lot to think about afterwards. Thank you. I appreciate the tips and the thoughts behind them.

[ilianmandev]

I've been trying to figure out how to better light indoor scenes and every time it's the same few basic lighting tips over and over, but I've found so many new, helpful techniques in your video(s), thank you so much

[kingmuhu]

This guy does what other channels take hours for.

[eddiksonpena]

Anyone else notice the super cool c stand table ... love it

[nztv]

Thank you! When I saw you walking around the room to start with, I was going to say you don't need to light it ! Then I saw you had !

[UnhingedSystems]

I'm really trying to work on my lighting in my space, but it is a struggle. I always seem to find a scene setup that I like, but I can't seem to get it "just right" yet. Practice makes perfect, but man I would love to connect with a lighting expert for my space(s)

[p.burley]

I learned so much in the first 3 minutes.

[thomastuorto]

Great vid. Like the energy in it along with the tips. Tip # 5? I understand what the grid does but, not sure if you are saying you like the lite better without it or both ways for different shooting scenarios? Just curious.

[davetinoco]

Very interesting! Would it be possible to see the finished product?

[LilTy]

Christian bale disagrees with your method

[GUAYABAFELIZ]

I would greatly appreciate your recommendations on lighting a room for an interview where the space has fluorescent lights and windows. Interviews are for corporate videos with senior leaders. Thank you! I wish I could attach a picture of the location.

[leoquesto]

On the high note, Hurlbut, ASC removes your Snapgrid, baby.

[BigBucks]

Shane: Don't light your marks
Focus Puller: 🤷‍♂️

[TylorVetor]

Was good but not very comprehensive. Would like to see maybe some 10 min videos . Video series?

[obienator]

Did he say Terminator Salvation? Wait, is this the guy Christian Bale screamed at?!?

[TimLucasdesign]

But his number 1 tip is not to piss off Christian Bale