features

The world of cinematic sports

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Broadcast vendors are delivering cine-live tools for sports, says Adrian Pennington, opening up a wealth of creative possibilities & opportunities to get fans closer... Read More

Filmmakers on the ethics of true crime

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Audiences have never been hungrier for true crime content. But as the genre explodes in popularity, it raises an ethical conundrum for viewers and... Read More

Ed Lister: Self-starter

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Ed Lister decided it was high time he upgraded his kit, although he wasn’t sure what would make the cut Read More

Mo-Sys scores at the World Cup

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Mo-Sys successfully delivered a major LED virtual production studio for Plazamedia, ahead of its prestigious Fifa World Cup broadcast Read More

Mastering monochrome

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DOPs Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA, Edu Grau, ASC, AEC, David Chambille, AFC and Sam Levy share insights into the technical challenges behind black... Read More

Beyond the frame: Immersive storytelling

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Charlotte Mikkelborg, acclaimed immersive director and Craig Heffernan, EMEA director at Blackmagic Design, reflect on the promise and pitfalls of immersive storytelling Read More

Standout cinematography 2025

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The Definition team round up their top films and shows of the year, celebrating the ideas, talent and tech that made them shine Read More

VFX breakdown – Superman

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… another Superman adaptation! We sit down with two VFX supervisors, Stephane Ceretti and Stephane Nazé, who helped... Read More

London calling for BSC Expo 2026

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As BSC Expo touches down in London, we take a look at what’s in store Read More

Storyboarder.ai: From Script to Storyboa...

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Join the revolution embraced by leading film productions, streaming services and advertising agencies worldwide Read More

Lights, CAMERIMAGE, action!

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We take a look at what’s in store for Toruń’s famed festival of cinematography, EnergaCAMERAIMAGE, as it returns with a rich line-up Read More

Learn, explore & connect at the CVP Educ...

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Running across four central London venues, this flagship event blends hands-on training, networking opportunities and expert insight from major brands including RED, Blackmagic Design,... Read More

Introducing Vega65 from TLS

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Designed by TLS, built without compromise Read More

Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 dedicated...

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Fujifilm are set to launch the new GFX ETERNA 55, the brand’s first dedicated filmmaking camera Read More

Testing the latest film gear: Reference ...

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The latest gear, tried & tested in the field Read More

EIZO: 30.5-inch HDR-ready DCI 4K monitor...

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What does a post-production monitor need in 2025? EIZO’s ColorEdge CG3100X offers one possible answer Read More

From Soho to anywhere with V Studio

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We dig into how V Studio delivered multiple worlds for OREO Night Twist using virtual production Read More

Precision in motion at Broadley Studio

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Broadley Studio elevates green screen virtual production with MRMC and Brainstorm Read More

Navigating high seas with the Atomos Nin...

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Camera operator Charlotte Maguire shares her experience of the Atomos Ninja TX on an adventurous shoot in The Bahamas Read More

The sky's no limit with CineArray

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Always up for a challenge, there’s no production set-up that CineArray can’t help you with. Read how its latest 3+1 array even works with... Read More

Production: Sentimental Value

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On Sentimental Value, cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, DFF reunites with director Joachim Trier. He talks shooting on 35mm ARRICAM with Cooke lenses, intimate handheld work... Read More

Production: Bridgerton

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As the new season of Netflix’s Bridgerton ventures below stairs for the first time, cinematographer Alicia Robbins, ASC lifts the curtain on the visual... Read More

Production: Avatar: Fire and Ash

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DOP Russell Carpenter, ASC talks virtual scouting, performance capture and lighting Pandora in the latest Avatar instalment Read More

Production: Stranger Things

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Stranger Things turned the world upside down. As the sci-fi saga comes to a close, we sit down with DOP Caleb Heymann, who explains... Read More

Is Hollywood changing shape?

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We skip across the pond to the US, where Hollywood is taking new shape and the production landscape is seeing a major reshuffle Read More

Dynamic Duos: Ben Semanoff & Igor Martin...

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While Black Rabbit is their latest shared credit, director Ben Semanoff and DOP Igor Martinovic go way back. We catch up with the pair,... Read More

International industries: Filmmaking in ...

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We shine a light on Poland in the latest entry to our international industry series, diving into the amenities, incentives and other offerings that... Read More

Fireside Chat: Laura Mansfield of Screen...

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With a career that spans producer, company founder, creative director and CEO of ScreenSkills, Laura Mansfield brings a deep understanding of the opportunities and... Read More

Nanlux adds Motorised Yoke-L for Evoke 5...

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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... Read More

Nanlite introduces new high-output FC se...

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From studio portraits to film sets, Nanlite’s new bi-colour FC-720B and full-colour FC-720C offer 750W of versatile illumination and professional control Read More

Nanlite launches PavoSlim 360C ultra-thi...

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The PavoSlim 360C is a slim LED panel that adapts to any production, from a single fixture to a full multi-panel set-up, delivering even... Read More

Industry briefings: November/December 20...

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The latest film and media updates include ICFF returning to Bitola, Wildscreen’s new summit and an insight into NAB NYC 2025 Read More

VFX breakdown – The Monkey

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VFX supervisor Edward J Douglas takes us behind the gory insanity of The Monkey Read More

VFX breakdown – Mufasa

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Production VFX supervisor Adam Valdez on crafting the Pride Lands for Mufasa Read More

Nara maximises efficiency

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The evolving media management platform, Nara, helps Light Iron improve its workflow Read More

Grading Gladiator II

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Colourist Stephen Nakamura from Company 3 on his long history of collaboration with Ridley Scott and crafting the look of the new sequel Read More

Production: Sentimental Value

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On Sentimental Value, cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, DFF reunites with director Joachim Trier. He talks shooting on 35mm ARRICAM with Cooke lenses, intimate handheld work... Read More

Production: Bridgerton

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As the new season of Netflix’s Bridgerton ventures below stairs for the first time, cinematographer Alicia Robbins, ASC lifts the curtain on the visual... Read More

Production: Avatar: Fire and Ash

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DOP Russell Carpenter, ASC talks virtual scouting, performance capture and lighting Pandora in the latest Avatar instalment Read More

Production: Stranger Things

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Stranger Things turned the world upside down. As the sci-fi saga comes to a close, we sit down with DOP Caleb Heymann, who explains... Read More

Round table: Storage simplified

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Blackmagic’s James Townend and Mnemonica’s Piero Costantini discuss the evolving demands of on-set storage, remote workflows and long-term data preservation Read More

Round table: Rental

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With the production kit rental sector at a crossroads, we gather a panel of experts to discuss the lay of the land, key challenges... Read More

Round table: Batteries

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Experts from IDX, Hawk-Woods and NXTGENbps discuss industry trends and challenges, emerging technologies and the next big disrupter Read More

Round Table: Virtual production

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As virtual production matures, fresh opportunities – and challenges – are emerging. Join our expert panel as they explore the shifting landscape Read More

The Def Guide to: Batteries

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We hear from battery distributors on the latest trends, tech and tribulations in the world of charging solutions Read More

The Def Guide to: Film Festival Success

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Kicking off a new regular feature, our round table of programming pros offer advice for applying to festivals with the best results Read More

Thought Leadership: Nurturing tomorrow's...

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Adam Vann, pro visual solutions architect for SCAN, takes a look at virtual production for the next generation Read More

Setting the standard

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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... Read More

Definition X The Flint: Film 2.0

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Prevailing wisdom might suggest digital is always more sustainable than physical – but digital capture brings its own environmental issues. The Flint’s Neal Romanek... Read More

Thought Leadership: Scan

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Carl Noble, manager of Scan Pro Graphics, delves into bespoke solutions for virtual production Read More

Codex Production Suite 4.5 delivers one ...

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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

AI & the craft: Tools to try

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In our latest AI column, we check out five of the best practical tools designed to support, not replace, the creative process Read More

Toolkit: February 2025

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All the latest gear and updates, from post-production highlights to camera accessories Read More

Toolkit: August 2024

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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 Read More

Toolkit: April 2024

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Our kitbag is full to the brim this month, with some explosive product launches and a couple of AI-powered solutions given special focus Read More

Ironing out the wrinkles in VP

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Phil Rhodes considers how VP is evolving – and the role Zoe Saldaña’s nose plays Read More

The virtual frontier: Getting stuck in

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VP is fairly new and rapidly evolving, so organised training courses help filmmakers stay afloat Read More

Round Table: Virtual production

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As virtual production matures, fresh opportunities – and challenges – are emerging. Join our expert panel as they explore the shifting landscape Read More

Shooting Sustainably in a Volume

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As well as opening up creative possibilities, virtual production offers a way to significantly reduce a shoot’s environmental impact  Read More