Filmmakers on the ethics of true crime
May 14th, 2025
Audiences have never been hungrier for true crime content. But as the genre explodes in popularity, it raises an ethical conundrum for viewers and...
Ed Lister: Self-starter
February 12th, 2023
Ed Lister decided it was high time he upgraded his kit, although he wasn’t sure what would make the cut
Mo-Sys scores at the World Cup
February 7th, 2023
Mo-Sys successfully delivered a major LED virtual production studio for Plazamedia, ahead of its prestigious Fifa World Cup broadcast
Cinematic broadcasting
February 4th, 2022
Discover the gear that meets the demand for broadcast cameras that offer a crossover with the world of cinema
VFX breakdown – The Monkey
April 3rd, 2025
VFX supervisor Edward J Douglas takes us behind the gory insanity of The Monkey
Take 2: The Lion King
March 14th, 2025
Disney’s animated allegory stands out above the pack. We look back on how it was made, from musical numbers to simulated movement
Going old school: In-camera optical effe...
February 26th, 2025
In a post-heavy industry, do in-camera optical effects still matter? Phil Rhodes argues that they do – now more than ever
VFX breakdown – Mufasa
February 24th, 2025
Production VFX supervisor Adam Valdez on crafting the Pride Lands for Mufasa
Getting ready for South by Southwest fes...
May 27th, 2025
As South by Southwest festival gets ready to touch down in London for its debut European event, we take a look at what’s in...
Showtime for MPTS
April 29th, 2025
With professionals from across the M&E industry set to descend upon Olympia London once again, we pinpoint what to look out for at MPTS
The Game Changer Awards 2025
April 10th, 2025
Welcome to the second edition of our virtual production awards! As the world of VP continues to evolve and the industry adapts and expands,...
What happens in Vegas: NAB 2025 preview
March 26th, 2025
Definition brings you a sneak peek of what’s in store for NAB Show Las Vegas 2025, highlighting the top tech and talks to tune...
5G, 6G and the future of media productio...
May 3rd, 2025
Adrian Pennington explores what 5G and 6G might mean for the future of media production
Lighting MobLand with the Aputure INFINI...
April 27th, 2025
Gaffer Harlon Haveland discusses his approach to the new Paramount+ series – and how the Aputure INFINIMAT played a critical role
Camera to cloud with Adrian Pennington
April 4th, 2025
As C2C gradually becomes the norm, Adrian Pennington speaks to key players for the inside track on where the tech is headed
CVP: Full steam ahead
February 18th, 2025
At 26 years old, Christophe Carcelle knows his limits, yet his CV is quickly filling with a host of impressive projects. We speak to...
CVP: The freedom to film
May 19th, 2025
Stories in Motion winner Olz McCoy details his experiences in documentary filmmaking, starting with Passion, Purpose and Parkinson’s and arriving at Uhuru
Samsung: Seasons in safe hands
May 16th, 2025
The trusty Samsung Portable SSD T9 was perfect for capturing a year at the incredible RHS Garden Wisley
Trailblazers: Katie Bignell at Festival ...
May 9th, 2025
As founder and strategist at Festival Formula, Katie Bignell guides creators through submission, selection and rejection – all par for the course when entering...
Turn up the sound with live music produc...
May 8th, 2025
We explore the top-end production tech that’s turning music performances into immersive experiences
Getting ready for South by Southwest fes...
May 27th, 2025
As South by Southwest festival gets ready to touch down in London for its debut European event, we take a look at what’s in...
AI & the craft: Policies & protections
May 22nd, 2025
Claire Leibowicz, head of AI and media integrity at Partnership on AI, outlines a handful of ways that creators can protect themselves and their...
Production: Heart Eyes
May 15th, 2025
Stephen Murphy, BSC, ISC, tells us about Heart Eyes, an ode to old-school slashers
Production: Severance
May 13th, 2025
We hear from Severance DOP Jessica Lee Gagné on forming the hit show’s unique, surveillance-style perspective and making her directorial debut
Dynamic duos: Paul Dingwall & Alex Winck...
May 4th, 2025
The two halves of this editor-director duo recall their collaborative journey, from Somewhere Boy to Mary & George and, most recently, Spent
The future of production kit rental
April 26th, 2025
Barry Bassett, managing director of VMI, considers the future of production kit rental
Dynamic duos: J Blakeson & Philipp Blaub...
April 9th, 2025
Director J Blakeson and DOP Philipp Blaubach, BSC reflect on their working relationship, revealing the secret ingredients to successful collaboration
Interview with Fiona Walkinshaw on the V...
March 18th, 2025
Framestore’s CEO of film & episodic delves into the impact of enhanced tax credits, the rise of AI and the need to fill the...
Industry briefings: April 2025
May 2nd, 2025
Discover the latest film contests, the newest studios and the hottest gear in this month's edition of industry briefings
Introducing the Bun-G-Ring
February 11th, 2025
The launch of the Bun-G-Ring offers a fast, secure and universal alternative to taping filters
Win a £200 MPB Voucher!
December 3rd, 2024
This festive season, Definition and MPB are spreading the Christmas cheer by giving one lucky reader a £200 voucher to splurge on MPB’s incredible...
Cooke and Fujifilm Event: Large Format C...
October 1st, 2024
Join Cooke and Fujifilm on October 10 at the Cooke London Gallery to explore large format cinema solutions, featuring hands-on tests with Fujifilm cameras...
VFX breakdown – The Monkey
April 3rd, 2025
VFX supervisor Edward J Douglas takes us behind the gory insanity of The Monkey
VFX breakdown – Mufasa
February 24th, 2025
Production VFX supervisor Adam Valdez on crafting the Pride Lands for Mufasa
Nara maximises efficiency
February 10th, 2025
The evolving media management platform, Nara, helps Light Iron improve its workflow
Grading Gladiator II
January 9th, 2025
Colourist Stephen Nakamura from Company 3 on his long history of collaboration with Ridley Scott and crafting the look of the new sequel
Production: Heart Eyes
May 15th, 2025
Stephen Murphy, BSC, ISC, tells us about Heart Eyes, an ode to old-school slashers
Production: Severance
May 13th, 2025
We hear from Severance DOP Jessica Lee Gagné on forming the hit show’s unique, surveillance-style perspective and making her directorial debut
Adolescence is a one shot wonder
May 12th, 2025
Nicola Foley sits down with Adolescence DOP Matt Lewis to get the inside scoop on the one-take show everyone is talking about
Production: Joachim and the Apocalypse
May 11th, 2025
From shooting on the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K to a fully integrated picture-post pipeline, the Delta Star Pictures team share how they crafted...
Round table: Batteries
May 10th, 2025
Experts from IDX, Hawk-Woods and NXTGENbps discuss industry trends and challenges, emerging technologies and the next big disrupter
Round Table: Virtual production
April 14th, 2025
As virtual production matures, fresh opportunities – and challenges – are emerging. Join our expert panel as they explore the shifting landscape
Round Table: Aerial filming
March 3rd, 2025
A panel of high-flying aerial specialists gives us the view from the top
Round Table: What's Next for PTZs?
January 9th, 2025
As the role of pan-tilt-zoom cameras continues to expand in production workflows, experts consider the trends & tech ahead
The Def Guide to: Batteries
January 25th, 2024
We hear from battery distributors on the latest trends, tech and tribulations in the world of charging solutions
The Def Guide to: Film Festival Success
September 15th, 2023
Kicking off a new regular feature, our round table of programming pros offer advice for applying to festivals with the best results
Thought Leadership: Nurturing tomorrow's...
March 29th, 2025
Adam Vann, pro visual solutions architect for SCAN, takes a look at virtual production for the next generation
Setting the standard
January 16th, 2025
James Uren, technical director at Mo-Sys Engineering and chair of the SMPTE Tracking Committee, outlines OpenTrackIO, the new protocol for camera tracking in virtual...
Definition X The Flint: Film 2.0
July 16th, 2024
Prevailing wisdom might suggest digital is always more sustainable than physical – but digital capture brings its own environmental issues. The Flint’s Neal Romanek...
Thought Leadership: Scan
April 18th, 2024
Carl Noble, manager of Scan Pro Graphics, delves into bespoke solutions for virtual production
Codex Production Suite 4.5 delivers one ...
April 19th, 2016
Codex is launching Codex Production Suite 4.5, their latest update for the the all-in-one software package that enables the colour grading, review...
Toolkit: February 2025
March 12th, 2025
All the latest gear and updates, from post-production highlights to camera accessories
Toolkit: August 2024
August 9th, 2024
From a pair of Aputure products to Canon’s radical EOS C400 and some truly EPIC lenses, we round up August’s best new gear
Toolkit: April 2024
April 16th, 2024
Our kitbag is full to the brim this month, with some explosive product launches and a couple of AI-powered solutions given special focus
Toolkit: Strada
April 12th, 2024
Michael Cioni gives Nicola Foley the lowdown on Strada, a new AI-enabled cloud platform for creatives
Ironing out the wrinkles in VP
May 6th, 2025
Phil Rhodes considers how VP is evolving – and the role Zoe Saldaña’s nose plays
The virtual frontier: Getting stuck in
April 15th, 2025
VP is fairly new and rapidly evolving, so organised training courses help filmmakers stay afloat
Round Table: Virtual production
April 14th, 2025
As virtual production matures, fresh opportunities – and challenges – are emerging. Join our expert panel as they explore the shifting landscape
Shooting Sustainably in a Volume
October 29th, 2024
As well as opening up creative possibilities, virtual production offers a way to significantly reduce a shoot’s environmental impact
