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Broadcast
Broadcast vendors are delivering cine-live tools for sports, says Adrian Pennington, opening up a wealth of creative possibilities & opportunities to get fans closer to the...Read More
Audiences have never been hungrier for true crime content. But as the genre explodes in popularity, it raises an ethical conundrum for viewers and creators. We talk to a di...Read More
Ed Lister decided it was high time he upgraded his kit, although he wasn’t sure what would make the cutRead More
Mo-Sys successfully delivered a major LED virtual production studio for Plazamedia, ahead of its prestigious Fifa World Cup broadcastRead More
Cinematography
Fans have been loud online, voicing a common criticism: that today’s films and TV series look a bit lifeless. We ask filmmakers for an explanationRead More
Andrew Droz Palermo, ASC discusses how colour plays a crucial role in his filmography, from The Green Knight and Marvel’s Thunderbolts* to this year’s Mother MaryRead More
Centred around a group of now twentysomethings, Euphoria has never played by the rules. We catch up with DOP Marcell Rév, HCA, ASC who expanded this season’s aesthetic to m...Read More
Janusz Kamiński reveals how practical effects, grounded lighting and realism helped shape Steven Spielberg’s latest extraterrestrial thriller, Disclosure DayRead More
Events
CEO and co-founder Juliane Grosso reflects on three decades of Cine Gear Expo and what the future holds for the event and industryRead More
MPTS is returning to Olympia London for its 2026 edition, packed full of new show features to exploreRead More
Euro Cine Expo is moving from Munich to Budapest for its 2026 edition. We find out moreRead More
Definition brings you an inside look at what’s in store for NAB Show Las Vegas 2026, highlighting the top tech and talks to check outRead More
Gear
Grease, grit and gigabytes all mix when the Samsung Portable SSD T9 keeps up with a legendary action manRead More
A deep dive into the world of vintage lenses – why we love them, how to find them and what it takes to bring them back to life – with TLS, TK Lenses and CINEFLARES founder ...Read More
Documentary DOP Tim Cragg tells us about the tools that let him bend light without breaking the bankRead More
Designed by TLS, built without compromiseRead More
Industry
From commercial filmmaking to BBC natural history epics, director Neil Lucas relies on technology that never slows him down, like the Samsung Portable SSD T9Read More- CEO and co-founder Juliane Grosso reflects on three decades of Cine Gear Expo and what the future holds for the event and industryRead More
Neal Romanek highlights why rising complexity in production workflows makes robust content security more important than ever.Read More
As lines blur between visual media, studios & filmmakers are flocking to gaming franchises. We unpack the creative & commercial motives behind the growing number of IP ada...Read More
Insight
A look behind the scenes at how to achieve one of cinema’s oldest tricksRead More
Colourisation and restoration are Gelato VFX’s bread and butter. Its recent work on a Sky History docuseries brings unseen WWII footage to the fore.Read More
Josh Bohoskey breaks down the textured autumnal look of RoosterRead More- CEO and co-founder Juliane Grosso reflects on three decades of Cine Gear Expo and what the future holds for the event and industryRead More
Interviews
- A look behind the scenes at how to achieve one of cinema’s oldest tricksRead More
- Colourisation and restoration are Gelato VFX’s bread and butter. Its recent work on a Sky History docuseries brings unseen WWII footage to the fore.Read More
- Josh Bohoskey breaks down the textured autumnal look of RoosterRead More
From Atonement to Adolescence, the oner has become one of film and TV’s most discussed techniques. Powerful storytelling tool or overhyped gimmick? Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BS...Read More
News
Mnemonica have announced the release of Mnemonica TRE, a major platform evolution that unifies production, asset management, and global distribution, giving rights holders ...Read More
Made with users in mind, Aputure's Spotlight Mount II brings creative freedom to studio and on-location lighting, letting filmmakers shape light as neededRead More
The latest film and media updates include ICFF returning to Bitola, Wildscreen’s new summit and an insight into NAB NYC 2025Read More
Efficient pan and tilt control for the Nanlux Evoke 5000B and 2400B LED spotlights can now be smoothly achieved with the new YK-E-EVL Motorised Yoke-LRead More
Post
VFX supervisor Edward J Douglas takes us behind the gory insanity of The MonkeyRead More
Production VFX supervisor Adam Valdez on crafting the Pride Lands for MufasaRead More
The evolving media management platform, Nara, helps Light Iron improve its workflowRead More
Colourist Stephen Nakamura from Company 3 on his long history of collaboration with Ridley Scott and crafting the look of the new sequelRead More
Productions
Big ambition met indie budget on Bedlam, an upcoming movie set in a 17th-century mental asylum. The project’s DOP & DIT discuss how they maximised their budgetRead More
Over the last five years, these short-form, mobile-first films have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Nicola Foley takes a look at the production process and consider...Read More- From Atonement to Adolescence, the oner has become one of film and TV’s most discussed techniques. Powerful storytelling tool or overhyped gimmick? Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BS...Read More
Decisively shot on film and on Amazon’s dedicated virtual stage, Fallout’s second season returns us to a visually riveting, wild western dystopian wastelandRead More
Round Table
Experts from Aputure, Universal Production Services, LCA & Creamsource weigh in on the latest lighting developments, biggest friction points, dynamics between departments o...Read More
Two leading specialists sit down to discuss the latest innovations in their field, where the tech is headed and how to get the best aerial shots for your projectRead More
Blackmagic’s James Townend and Mnemonica’s Piero Costantini discuss the evolving demands of on-set storage, remote workflows and long-term data preservationRead More
With the production kit rental sector at a crossroads, we gather a panel of experts to discuss the lay of the land, key challenges and what’s nextRead More
The Def Guide
We hear from battery distributors on the latest trends, tech and tribulations in the world of charging solutionsRead More
Kicking off a new regular feature, our round table of programming pros offer advice for applying to festivals with the best resultsRead More
Thought Leadership
Adam Vann, pro visual solutions architect for SCAN, takes a look at virtual production for the next generationRead More
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 produc...Read More
Prevailing wisdom might suggest digital is always more sustainable than physical – but digital capture brings its own environmental issues. The Flint’s Neal Romanek investi...Read More
Carl Noble, manager of Scan Pro Graphics, delves into bespoke solutions for virtual productionRead More
Title Sequence
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...Read More
Toolkit
Colour science may have evolved, but modern set-ups are not immune to old challenges, discovers Phil RhodesRead More
Our round-up of the top budget-friendly previs tools for pro filmmakersRead More
In our latest AI column, we check out five of the best practical tools designed to support, not replace, the creative processRead More
All the latest gear and updates, from post-production highlights to camera accessoriesRead More
Virtual
Artificial intelligence is transforming film and television production, and creeping inside the LED volumes of virtual studios too.Read More
Brands are looking to virtual production to save time, money and maintain full creative control on commercial projectsRead More- Decisively shot on film and on Amazon’s dedicated virtual stage, Fallout’s second season returns us to a visually riveting, wild western dystopian wastelandRead More
Phil Rhodes considers how VP is evolving – and the role Zoe Saldaña’s nose playsRead More