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Read: IBC 2019: Blackmagic unveils new ATEM Mini and Video Assist 12G HDR
We’re at the IBC 2019 trade show and we’re already seeing exciting new kit from Blackmagic Read More13 September 2019
Read: WexShorts short film winner ‘Essentials’ | Behind the shoot
Spontaneity is at the heart of Alex Fleming’s winning WexShorts entry, 'Essentials' Read More28 June 2019
Read: F&V Z1200VC CTD-Soft | Affordable LED soft panel light review
F&V’s new soft light contains a number of really useful features that make it a versatile piece of kit, with heaps of functionality Read More18 April 2019
Read: NAB 2019 | Filmmaking news from the NAB Show 2019
We roundup the latest high-end video releases from the NAB Show 2019 Read More05 April 2019
Read: WexShorts shortlist ‘Nomad’ | Behind the shoot
James Burrough discusses his WexShorts entry ‘Nomad’, a film about Damian Le Bas’ year-long trip to explore his gypsy heritage Read More20 March 2019
Read: WexShorts shortlist ‘Wight Shores’ | Behind the shoot
Sergio Kulikovsky shares an important message through his short documentary that seeks to educate viewers on the alarming quantity of plastic that resides in our seas Read More08 March 2019
Read: Blackmagic announced the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, and its spec is mighty impressive
The second generation of the URSA Mini Pro boasts a 4.6K Super-35mm sensor, 15.6 stops of dynamic range, plus 2K 300fps and 4K 120fps in Blackmagic RAW – impressive, right? Read More06 March 2019
Read: WexShorts shortlist ‘Wild Swim’ | Behind the shoot
Chris Preston discusses his shortlisted film ‘Wild Swim’, set in one of Scotland’s beautiful lochs Read More01 March 2019
Read: Filming with the BMPCC 4K: ‘Palaces of Self-Discovery’ | Behind the shoot
Jade Beard and Sam Edmonds used the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to document a Parisian photo walk with photographer, Thibaud Poirier Read More26 February 2019
Read: WexShorts shortlist ‘Dark Skies’ | Behind the shoot
Filmmaker Arthur Cauty talks the production of his first astrophotography time-lapse film – a first attempt that really delivers Read More14 February 2019
Read: Sennheiser XS Wireless Digital | The best microphone for YouTubers?
Kriss runs through Sennheiser’s XS Wireless Digital, a new super-compact wireless microphone system Read More11 February 2019
Read: WexShorts Short Film Runner-up ‘The Hidden Man’ | Behind the Shoot
Jake Bentley tells us that ‘The Hidden Man’ was inspired by a painting and why Canon’s C100 is still his camera of choice Read More04 February 2019
Read: WexShorts Documentary Runner-up ‘The Great Balearics Row’ | Behind the Shoot
Filmmaker and LUMIX ambassador Jamie Hancock filmed much of his latest documentary from the confines of a rowing boat… Read More18 January 2019
Read: CES 2019 | Atomos Announce ProRes RAW for the Nikon Z Cameras
RAW video recording over HDMI? Yes, you read that right, Atomos and Nikon have cracked it. Read More09 January 2019
Read: WexShorts Short Film Winner ‘Moments’ | Behind the Shoot
We delve into the production process of Brett Chapman’s charming short film category winner, ‘Moments’ Read More08 January 2019
Read: WexShorts Documentary Winner ‘Ala Ole Mativa’ | Behind the Shoot
The winner of our documentary category, Remi Bumstead, provides insight into the life of a nomadic filmmaker Read More04 January 2019
Read: DJI Announces the Osmo Pocket | Tiny All-In-One Camera and Gimbal
DJI’s latest gimbal is an all-in-one camera and gimbal package. And yes, it’s completely pocketable Read More28 November 2018
Read: Shooting a Short Film with the Panasonic LUMIX GH5S and the Atomos Ninja Inferno
Jonathan Jones finds out just how well Panasonic’s LUMIX GH5S and Atomos' Ninja Inferno work together, while shooting a short film Read More21 November 2018
Read: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K | Test Footage and Hands-On First Look
Kriss Hampton provides his thoughts on Blackmagic Design’s Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and collates a series of test shots to demonstrate exactly what this affordable cinema camera can do Read More01 November 2018