Filmmaking
Here we cover news and articles about filmmaking and videography from around the world. We’ll explore new artists, films and exhibitions, allowing you to immerse yourself in 60-frames-per-second of filmmaking intrigue.
Read: Wireless Microphone Licencing | What you need to know
Radio licences are issued all over the world to coordinate frequencies to minimise potential interference. Kriss Hampton breaks down what you need to know about these licences to avoid penalties. Read More01 May 2024
Read: How do microphones work?
There's many reasons why you might be in the market for a microphone and even more actual options of microphone to choose from. So it's a good idea to gain an understanding of how these devices work! Read More14 November 2023
Read: Professional Filmmaking | An Interview with Jenny Alice
We interview professional videographer, Sony ambassador, educator and Wex ambassador, Jenny Alice! We discuss the changes to the industry and some tips and techniques! Read More20 January 2023
Read: Norwich Film Festival Awards Ceremony
Wex Photo Video is incredibly proud to sponsor the Norwich Film Festival, a festival helping independent creatives grow and share their talent. Read More22 November 2019
Read: Short Guide To Film Festivals
How do you go about choosing and applying to film festivals? This article takes you through things to look out for and provides some handy tips. Read More04 October 2019
Read: A professional colourist’s approach to grading RAW footage from the BMPCC 4K
Colourist, Simon Williamson, shares his approach and thoughts on grading the BMPCC 4K’s RAW footage, used in Jade Beard’s ‘Palaces of Self-Discovery’ Read More07 March 2019
Read: Shooting video on the Panasonic LUMIX S1 | Real-world review
Our filmmaking guru Kriss Hampton gets his hands on Panasonic’s first full-frame camera, the LUMIX S1 Read More01 February 2019
Read: Filming with the Canon EOS R | Mountain Field Test
Kriss Hampton heads to Andorra and shares his thoughts on shooting with Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera Read More06 December 2018
Read: How Video Production Can Enhance Your Wedding Photography Business
Whether you’re a wedding photographer or a video industry pro, teaming photography and video services together can work wonders for your business Read More04 October 2018
Read: How to Film a Documentary in a War Zone | This Is Kurdistan
Global Fire Creative talks filming on the frontline with the Kurdish Peshmerga and the on-going fight against ISIS Read More05 March 2018
Read: Perspective: Quitting My Career to Become a Filmmaker
James Sharp left behind a secure job and good money to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time filmmaker Read More08 December 2017
Read: Film For Change: The Punks of Pride in London
Ross Double talks about a personal project that’s close to his heart, documenting the first punk float at Pride in London Read More23 November 2017
Read: Behind the Shoot: “A Lion’s Tale” – Wildlife Documentary
Wildlife filmmaker Tania Esteban talks about her 2017 BAFTA-nominated documentary Read More04 August 2017
Read: A Glimpse into the Life of a Commercial Drone Pilot
What’s it like to be a pro drone pilot? Darren Giles, owner of SkycamHD, talks about his gear and becoming certified Read More13 July 2017
Read: The Evolution of the Modern Handheld Video Camera
We’ve come a long way since Marty McFly’s shoulder-mounted JVC GR-C1. To celebrate ‘Back to the Future Day’, we look back at the evolution of the handheld pro camcorder. Read More20 October 2015
