Creating Blue & Gray Moonlight for Night Exteriors | DIY Techniques with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

Join Shane Hurlbut, ASC, as he breaks down his DIY approach to creating stunning blue and gray moonlight for night exterior scenes. Originally filmed in 2015 for his Inner Circle members, Shane walks you through each lighting choice with a unique focus on detail, from using tungsten lights at 2900 Kelvin to layering quarter blue gels for a steel-blue moonlight. He shares invaluable tips on crafting a naturalistic ambiance, balancing bounce sources, and dialing in color temperature to achieve that cinematic mood and atmosphere on any budget. This clip showcases Shane’s foundational techniques, now available through Filmmakers Academy, where his expertise meets our dedication to quality. But this is just the beginning! Coming soon is our Night Cinematography Masterclass, a monumental project involving a 70-person crew, condors, full G&E team, technocranes, and all the resources you’d expect from a major studio production. https://bit.ly/3Z9SnM8 This masterclass has everything a filmmaker needs to master night lighting setups and beyond. Pre-order now to be one of the first to access this transformative course and take your night cinematography to a Hollywood level! https://bit.ly/3Z9SnM8 Pre-order the Night Cinematography Masterclass now: https://bit.ly/3Z9SnM8 Lighting Night Exteriors Course: https://bit.ly/40LK7mP Check out our blog filled with career advice, free assets, gear talk, and on set stories: https://bit.ly/3CzwFn2 Want to get 13 free premium lessons because you're a subscriber? https://bit.ly/48bbwQF Listen to the official Filmmakers Academy podcast here: https://bit.ly/3V8up0a Be apart of our community! Instagram ►► https://bit.ly/3kR5JIO Facebook ►► https://bit.ly/3Ig07BT TikTok ►► https://bit.ly/3QZjWkZ Music by Musicbed "The First 48" by Joseph William Morgan #lighting #nightcinematography #cinematography #cinematographer #cinematographers #lightingideas #lightingtips #lightingbreakdown #behindthescenes #lightingnight #nightlighting #filmmakingtechniques #filmmakertips #filmmakerscommunity #filmmakersacademy #filmeducation #learnfilmmaking