Hurlbut Academy – HOW TO BE A FOCUS PULLER

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN: As a focus puller, Derek Edwards shapes the story on screen by controlling what an audience focuses on. The job of a 1st AC is critical; if the focus isn’t where it should be, a powerful moment between characters will be lost. Derek has mastered the art of focus pulling and has been working with Shane Hurlbut, ASC for about twenty years. In this in depth course, Derek shows us what’s in his kit, shows you how he preps his camera packages, fluid heads, lenses, setting up his focus monitor and many other tricks of the trade that are very rarely discussed.

Hurlbut Academy – HOW TO BE A FOCUS PULLER Course Highlights:

The art and technical process of focus pulling
What tools to carry on your tool belt
What tools and supplies to have in your set case
How to properly prep a camera package before the shoot
How to communicate with your DP during prep
How to prep and test the lenses during your camera prep
How to set up the focus monitor
Which settings on the focus monitors will help you in different situations
How to communicate with your team to get the right marks and keep a arp focus
Zen focus techniques for watching camera movement and actors motions to successfully pull sharp focus every time
Insider tips of the trade that no one talks about