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
Official figures from the BFI reveal the...
January 30th, 2020
The BFI has revealed that international investment in film and television in 2019 generated a huge uplift for the UK economy with £3.07 billion.
The New Boy
April 13th, 2024
Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton describes writing, directing and shooting his latest project The New Boy
In The Summers
April 9th, 2024
The cinematographer of Sundance winner In the Summers details his role in delivering poignant Latin-American storytelling with beauty
Masters of the Air
April 6th, 2024
Masters of the Air tells the story of the men of the Eighth Air Force and their role in WWII. Will Lawrence goes behind...
Griselda
April 4th, 2024
Griselda blends seventies glamour and gruesome gang warfare. Cinematographer Armando Salas tells Nicola Foley about the show’s look
Media Technology Production Show 2024
April 12th, 2024
Get ready for the titans of TV and film, at the UK’s premier broadcast media, production and technology show
What happens in Vegas: NAB preview
March 26th, 2024
While traditionally aimed at broadcasters, Vegas’ NAB Show has evolved to embrace a diverse array of content. We outline the stands and seminars for...
Flint Forum: How to Dump Diesel
February 29th, 2024
Be part of the conversation and contribute to the movement toward sustainable content production by joining the Flint Forum on 29 February
BSC Expo 2024: Best in show
February 12th, 2024
A regular calendar fixture, BSC Expo once again hits London’s Battersea Park. Here’s what we can expect at this year’s pro cine event
The Lens I Can't Live Without
March 23rd, 2024
Leading cinematographers zoom in on their favourite lenses and offer advice on choosing the perfect fit for your next project
Samsung: Chasing the stars
March 5th, 2024
Motorbike man Stuart Holland needs to move fast to keep up with the action. Luckily, the Samsung Portable SSD T9 can match his pace
Best supporting role
March 5th, 2024
In the spirit of award season, we’ve picked our winners for best supporting role – a category comprised of grips, stabilisers and remote systems
Kitchen storage
January 4th, 2024
Commercial filmmaker Beth Smythe samples the tasty new Samsung Portable SSD T9 during a food-based advertisement campaign
Industry Briefings: May 2024
April 25th, 2024
New releases and developments from the world of Film and TV
Virtual Production Training
April 20th, 2024
The companies offering virtual production training to the next gen of filmmakers
Media Technology Production Show 2024
April 12th, 2024
Get ready for the titans of TV and film, at the UK’s premier broadcast media, production and technology show
Industry briefings: April 2024
March 28th, 2024
Find honours, awards, bursaries and more in this month's industry news round-up
No Way Up
April 13th, 2024
Survival thriller No Way Up puts a twist on the traditional flight disaster film. Virtual production – handled by Dimension Studio and DNEG – plays an essential role in the gripping final...
Media Technology Production Show 2024
April 12th, 2024
Get ready for the titans of TV and film, at the UK’s premier broadcast media, production and technology show
Career Stories: Laurie Rose
April 11th, 2024
Cinematographer Laurie Rose is known for his work on Rebecca, Kill List, Peaky Blinders and Rosaline, and was granted the British Academy Television Craft...
Keeping the faith: The New Boy
April 3rd, 2024
Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton describes writing, directing and shooting his latest project The New Boy
Career Stories: Laurie Rose
April 11th, 2024
Cinematographer Laurie Rose is known for his work on Rebecca, Kill List, Peaky Blinders and Rosaline, and was granted the British Academy Television Craft...
A Life in Colour
March 22nd, 2024
Nicola Foley gets an inside look at the craft of the colourist, hearing about the tech changing the game, dynamics with DOPs and trends...
Trailblazers: Girls in Film's Nikola Vas...
March 4th, 2024
Definition hears from producer Nikola Vasakova about founding Girls in Film, championing young creatives and eradicating gender bias, one woman at a time
CV stories: Lawrence Sher
November 1st, 2023
Lawrence Sher ASC is an American cinematographer and film director best known for his work on Joker, The Hangover and Garden State. He’s recently...
Industry briefings: April 2024
March 28th, 2024
Find honours, awards, bursaries and more in this month's industry news round-up
Industry briefings: March 2024
March 20th, 2024
Find film fests, fresh leadership, studio mergers and more in this month's industry news round-up
Industry briefings: February 2024
February 15th, 2024
Our regular Industry Briefings feature rounds up what’s new in the biz, from Golden Globes to rumoured mergers
Cineo to Unveil Reflex R10 at 2024 BSC E...
February 14th, 2024
The Reflex R10 is a compact and powerful LED fixture with innovative liquid-cooling technology, modular design, and advanced colour science
Drop dead gorgeous
September 26th, 2022
How VFX played a surprisingly large role in making the latest season of Only Murders in the Building an aesthetic tour de force
Sound of Metal: Aural pleasure
April 13th, 2021
Nicolas Becker and Carolina Santana discuss recording inside the human body and emulating deafness
Fake pixels?
April 1st, 2021
We speak to DOP, Eben Bolter, about the growing trend of 4K restoration of early digital cinema
Creative haven
January 23rd, 2020
Production and post innovator, HARBOR, offers clients a forward-thinking environment, while its award-winning talent...
No Way Up
April 13th, 2024
Survival thriller No Way Up puts a twist on the traditional flight disaster film. Virtual production – handled by Dimension Studio and DNEG – plays an essential role in the gripping final...
Keeping the faith: The New Boy
April 3rd, 2024
Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton describes writing, directing and shooting his latest project The New Boy
Walk on the wild side: Silverback
March 14th, 2024
Heading up the post-production efforts for incredible BBC wildlife documentary Silverback, Stuart Chambers and his team embarked on a mission that went beyond conventional...
Skies over Skull Island: Godzilla x Kong
March 13th, 2024
In The New Empire, Godzilla and Kong go head to head in an epic showdown. The Marzano Films team share how they helped capture...
Bridging the Virtual Production Skills G...
March 21st, 2024
Finding VP talent with the right skills is a growing problem, so leading practitioners in the field weigh in on what we can do...
Data Storage & Management
February 13th, 2024
Our esteemed panel of experts from various corners of the industry reveal what’s making the wide world of data tick – and what’s in...
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
Cloud forecast
November 2nd, 2022
From camera to cloud to remote post-processing, is the industry’s physical media on its last legs? If so, what’s in store – and when?...
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: Scan
April 18th, 2024
Carl Noble, manager of Scan Pro Graphics, delves into bespoke solutions for virtual production
Thought Leadership: Pixotope
April 5th, 2024
Marcus B Brodersen, CEO at Pixotope, chronicles the impact of VP
Solo stories: Cloud-based operations
March 13th, 2024
Atomos marketing director Steve Wise discusses the benefits of cloud-based tools, no matter how small your operation
Hidden artistry
January 25th, 2024
We’re entering a golden age of invisible VFX, says Christopher Nichols, director of special projects at Chaos Innovation Lab
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: 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
Toolkit: Sora
April 7th, 2024
Nicola Foley reports on the launch of OpenAI’s new text-to-video model, Sora
Toolkit: March 2024
March 24th, 2024
Explore new cameras from RED, a lighting launch from Cineo & more in this month’s round-up of must-have gear
Women in Virtual Production
April 10th, 2024
WiVP is a new initiative designed to amplify the voices of women working in virtual production & create opportunities for career development. We find out more from...
A real fake story
November 23rd, 2022
The man behind a documentary about Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson explains why deepfake is not taboo
Mind the gap
November 3rd, 2022
Virtual production has transformed from an alternative to traditional production – and is now the accepted norm. But there’s a shortage of people who...
Tech support: CVP and virtual production
September 26th, 2022
In the era of virtual production, the role of first AC has changed, says Jim McLean. He recounts the exciting challenge of a recent...
