3 Key Camera Operator Tips from Shane Hurlbut | Mastering Camera Movement

[@pchuck1439]

It's so refreshing to listen to a Cinematographer talk about the feeling and how to achieve a shot than just talking gear.

[@BrittneyJanae]

My favorite conversations!

[@xxphactor]

When I worked as a camera op in sports, the director will have a camera meeting and he'll tell us our camera number and what he wants from that camera. He looks at me and says, "And you just do what you do". I had the greatest sense of pride. I say this because when Shane talked about the role of the B camera, you have to direct yourself by use of anticipation, preparedness and instincts. It was cool hearing the same advice I try to give my young co-workers. Good video!

[@BrittneyJanae]

As a camera operator I’m always trying to find ways to be the best! Everyone thinks they can cam op because they just think it’s shooting but it’s so much more to it! You should def wear that with pride! I always want to be a camera op that can make the DPs life easier. Where I can bring my creative mind to help them and do my best! So that’s pretty dope!

[@HakimZziwaTips]

Biggest takeaway....."Let the story tell you when to move the camera" thank you for sharing this 🙏🙏

[@BrittneyJanae]

That’s the best tip to take away! Intentionality!

[@HakimZziwaTips]

@@BrittneyJanae Right!

[@rhaburnchannel106]

Was actually surprised to hear someone say be super positive cause I feel in my experiences so far that sometimes positive is the last thing some folks consider... I love how passionate Hurlbut is and I love how we welcomes you.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Through all the experience I’ve had, me being a good person has gotten me so far. Anyone can do the work but can you be nice to people, so they want your energy on set. That will help you stand out for sure!

[@rhaburnchannel106]

@BrittneyJanae amen 🙏🏾

[@gillesmatheronpro]

That attitude, at the end, shows all the gratitude a department manager can have for one of his operators. And this is the sweetest reward one can have, such a great feeling when time has come to wrap the day ! I had the chance to have such moments... irreplaceable !

[@johnstewart3391]

Seeing, Shane's energy, and enthusiasm about filming making is contagious in a great way. After watching a video Shane has done, it gives so much confidence.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I truly love his energy!! His energy just inspires you!

[@Sjdaviesfilm]

Nice to see a KZbinr listen to the person talking and really taking the nuggets in! Great vid

[@BrittneyJanae]

It’s because I’m not a just a KZbin but a DP and filmmaker myself!! Thank you!!

[@Sjdaviesfilm]

@ of course! Didn’t mean to downplay that at all. Gained a sub!

[@CiseEntertainment]

This was dope information 😎

[@TheCurlyKid]

I loved how he could just talk and talk! lol loved it I was nodding my head like “YESS!”. Especially with the good instincts tip

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yessss he loves sharing info! And I was just sitting there taking it all in! He’s such a good spirit! Him and his wife!

[@GuilDormeus]

This is jam packed with gems! Thank you for sharing.

[@BrittneyJanae]

You are very welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@industryrule-4080]

That’s nice that Shane has the trust in his cam ops to be as autonomous as they can be. I’ve worked with lots of DPs and directors that just tell the camera team where to be and how to cover a scene.

[@BrittneyJanae]

It really helps you as a DP when you can focus on what you need to do instead of having to direct crew every minute!

[@geraldricoguevara3340]

For first collabo, yes, very necessary. But with some room to be creative On Your own. The problem is when you are given no room. As you work together across projects, you get to understand each other and trust builds, therefore less intervention on what you have to do. This can hardly happen during the first Collab.

[@NicolayCabello]

beautiful interview

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!!

[@truefaithmediaproductions7306]

Being talked by one of the best. This is an awesome take. I really appreciate you sharing this. Great job.

[@sketchleaf7698]

This is all wonderful advice. Thank you for sharing this interview!

[@BrittneyJanae]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Yusaku_VCP]

thank you Dir. Shane! 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍

[@Kentbrockmann]

First time coming across your channel and was thoroughly engaged from the first minute. Such high value content. Instant sub.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@be83tube]

Great conversation. Could really tell you were taking in what Shane was saying. Really helping us all learn.

[@BrittneyJanae]

I love asking questions! I’m such an inquisitive person and that works in my favor especially when learning about my craft! I want to continue to grow and work with amazing people. We’re all still students so for me I just want to be the best I can be!

[@DeeTravaughn]

Thank you for this! Super chill video, but still crazy valuable.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great to hear tips like these from a pro. So enlightening. Thank you!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Seafishing-f1t]

Complete master of his craft 5hank you for your knowledge.

[@wearetrackclub]

Such a great conversation, Brittney! It is wonderful to hear the perspective of an honest cinematographer! 👏👏

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you!

[@BryanBenoitPhoto]

Thanks for sharing useful information. As someone that has never worked on set I always imagined that the camera operator was mostly following what the director told them to do.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Oh, they do! It’s all about collaboration, and a good operator knows when to be creative and when to follow directions. But as a camera operator you don't want to only move or figure things out when the DP tells you. I want to see your eye, I want to see your creativity and how you move. It's really findind that balance. You still are under the DP but in order to separate yourself and better yourself, the more proactive you are the better!

[@MicahSimpson]

Great conversation Brittney, thank you! "looking for the shot all the time" such a great reminder!

[@welchworks]

Props from Shane! Congrats! That’s gotta feel awesome! 🎉

[@Truelifemediaatl]

This was very helpful and refreshing to hear this. Thank you !

[@BrittneyJanae]

You're very welcome! Glad it helped.

[@TheVBC]

this was great insight!

[@ryanangelstudio]

Love this!!! Keep it coming!!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@Ranger7Studios]

I know when I shoot, I'm always thinking of how it all can be cut together. How is the story going to play out. Or how many different ways can the cut play out. Congrats on the master class. It looks great!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Same! I’m def an editor on set! That helps tremendously

[@VonHarris]

Wow! I never saw this one coming and I follow your IG lol

[@BrittneyJanae]

Lol I’m taking a break from IG to focus on my KZbin so I haven’t been posting on there

[@VonHarris]

@ Love to see it!! Love watching the growth

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Wonderful... thanks for sharing.

[@BrittneyJanae]

You’re very welcome!

[@KONDORBLUE]

Great Content Brittney!

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you for everything!!!

[@anthonyrock5039]

Gems as usual

[@thoughtvibetv]

Man I've been missing out on all the amazing opportunities I could work my way up to one day.

[@BrittneyJanae]

So many opportunities!!

[@quiverfullproductionsllc]

Lets goooooooo what rig did you use for the house?

[@BrittneyJanae]

We shot on the Sony Venice, with the 65mm Irix lens. We had it all on a mantis rig.

[@fsb5370]

Oh you got HURLBUT!

[@emmanuelphillips1740]

Great Info!

[@jackbynum]

Great insight!

[@123-z5t]

Wow, your aura is so impressive. 😯 (I hope you don’t mind me saying this). What’s the name of the movie you’re filming?

[@BrittneyJanae]

Thank you! It was for @filmmakersacademy!

[@artroomx]

Great video! But I'm honestly confused. What he described as A camera op is what sounds like the role of a director of Photography and he even mentions director of Photography. Is camera operator A generally the director of Photography as well? Thanks

[@BrittneyJanae]

What I’ve learned being both is as a camera op you have to think like a director of photography. You are the eyes for the director. So being able to find good composition, being able to talk with talent to get the shots you need, etc

[@chupap1]

As newer DP's emerge who haven't come up through the ranks, i.e. started out as DP's, they may not have a grasp of what a strong camera operator can do for them as they are often used to doing it all themselves. As Shane points out, there is plenty on the DP's plate to cover between lighting, scheduling, prepping for upcoming days, working with the gaffer and key grip on the lighting etc. so having your A camera operator manage the nuances of camera placement and usage is an efficient use of time. I used to operate for Shane way back and had a lot of input into the shot design and coverage.

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@chupap1 Love this and thank you! You're right people really don't understand how important it is to find great camera operators. It's not just you operating the camera but it's so much more than that so I'm glad that Shane answered in the way he did!

[@chupap1]

@@BrittneyJanae Panning and tilting is only maybe 15% of the job!

[@BrittneyJanae]

@@chupap1 I agree! I've talked to some of the best operators and the attention to detail they have, how they talk to talent and extras and etc, and finding the composition has really made me want to be a better operator!

[@steve_arcenio]

Do you guys still offer in person live school like back in the days?

[@BrittneyJanae]

I think a lot of things are online but for me personally I will be doing a in person course around the US soon

[@steve_arcenio]

@@BrittneyJanaeahh. Thanks Brittney I just noticed this is your personal YT 😂. Great conversation and insight either way. I miss the in person live teaching to bad I missed that back in the days.

[@steve_arcenio]

@@BrittneyJanaeglad I found your channel by mistake now I’m about to bench watch your stuff 😂

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[@KG-theknickerbockerkid]

Cool. However, camera operators are going to have different heights. And the actors and scene layout will be unique from scene to scene. There must be those times when a handheld camera shot is needed, and a taller or shorter operator would be better suited.

[@BrittneyJanae]

Yes I don’t think he said anything about needing short or tall moreso the skill level.

[@quite1enough]

I wonder how he would find a common ground with people that works like Tarkovsky who was usually handguiding cinematographer to the point of taking their sit, which afaik left Sven Nykvist in some shock lol (or/and Herzog, who don't shoot coverage)

[@BrittneyJanae]

He probably wouldn't have liked it lol. Shane is very hands-on, definitely a, if you don't do it Ill do it myself type of DP but he also makes space for others to do their thing. Like he said it's a nice balance. But he tries to let othersdo them before he just dives in.

[@robertpaterson5477]

Spielberg operates a lot himself. He designs his shots. Kaminski is in charge of the lighting. Is Shane saying that he and the operator design the shots?

[@Ranger7Studios]

The Karaoke singing that will get replace in post because they forgot or couldn't secure the rights. Not that has ever has happened to me. :/

[@BrittneyJanae]

??

[@robertpaterson5477]

Doesn't the director drive?

[@BrittneyJanae]

From my experience the Director job is way more personal. If you go on a set, you probably see the AD asking the DP more of the time left, camera set, lighting, etc etc than the Director. The Director drives but in a different way.

[@robertpaterson5477]

@@BrittneyJanae I see what you mean. Good luck with your career Brittney.

[@c_est_ludovic]

First 😏

[@NonalignedVideos]

Do you know what a good camera op is? Someone who doesn't think they're the most important person on the set. Someone who respects the production more than themself. Someone who respects the artistry of Oscar-winning actors and doesn't act like a little bitch by disrespecting them. A good crew member doesn't ruin the reputation of professionals 20X more talented than them because of their precious little feelings.