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 – Mickey 17

May 30th, 2025

Chris McLaughlin and Robyn Luckham from DNEG discuss working on Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17

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

Euro Cine Expo 2025

June 23rd, 2025

At Munich’s Motorworld venue, gear up for Euro Cine Expo 2025, as the show returns to bring together industry professionals and renowned brands from...

Cine Gear Expo in LA

June 9th, 2025

We review what’s in store for Cine Gear LA, which hits the Universal Studios Lot in early June

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

What is a cinema camera?

July 9th, 2025

Is it time to think again about what a cinema camera really is? The lines are blurring in interesting ways, finds Adrian Pennington

Lighting the future with Aputure

June 25th, 2025

With its knack for innovation, Aputure is leading the way in eco-conscious, quality-first film lighting, finds Katie Kasperson

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

Colour special: Celebrating the craft of...

July 28th, 2025

As the FilmLight Colour Awards return, we speak to this year’s judging panel to find out what makes the initiative so important – and...

Marzano Films: Prehistoric playgrounds

July 24th, 2025

John Marzano, aerial DOP and head of Marzano Films, recounts three surreal months making Jurassic World Rebirth

3D scanning techniques for virtual produ...

July 23rd, 2025

New mobile 3D scanning techniques can help cinematographers drive new virtual production workflows from the ground up, discovers Adrian Pennington

Clear Angle Studios: Meet the head scann...

July 21st, 2025

Clear Angle Studios tells us about their revolutionary head scanning system Dorothy: the cutting-edge tool capturing digital humans with unmatched precision

Production: 28 Years Later

July 11th, 2025

As the cult zombie film returns with its much-anticipated third act, DOP Anthony Dod Mantle discusses shooting 28 Years Later with iPhone 15s

International industries: Filmmaking in ...

July 7th, 2025

In the first stop on a global world tour, we chat to Anton Mertens, board member of the Belgian Society of Cinematographers, about the...

Dynamic Duos: Lukas Dhont & Frank van de...

July 3rd, 2025

We speak to the director-DOP team behind Girl and Close about authenticity, open communication and developing a shared cinematic language

Production: Black Mirror

July 1st, 2025

As Charlie Brooker’s dystopian tech nightmare basks in the glory of its seventh hit season, we catch up with regular DOP Stephan Pehrsson, BSC...

International industries: Filmmaking in ...

July 7th, 2025

In the first stop on a global world tour, we chat to Anton Mertens, board member of the Belgian Society of Cinematographers, about the...

Dynamic Duos: Lukas Dhont & Frank van de...

July 3rd, 2025

We speak to the director-DOP team behind Girl and Close about authenticity, open communication and developing a shared cinematic language

Sustainability in post-production

June 18th, 2025

We don’t know enough about environmental impacts of post-production to make it fully zero carbon, but we know enough to start making changes now,...

The exchange with Kevin Greene on lenses

June 16th, 2025

We grill Kevin Greene, technical director EMEA at Panavision, on what filmmakers really want from their lenses, how virtual production is reshaping design priorities...

Industry briefings: July/August 2025

July 30th, 2025

Loneliness in film, XR lighting tech and Eli Roth’s new horror venture – key stories from across the industry

Taxes on streaming

June 11th, 2025

The British TV and indie film industries are spiralling as streamers become more powerful. MPs propose market regulations meant to protect British producers and...

Industry briefings: May 2025

June 4th, 2025

May's round-up highlights new partnerships, facility launches and funding opportunities across the industry

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

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: 28 Years Later

July 11th, 2025

As the cult zombie film returns with its much-anticipated third act, DOP Anthony Dod Mantle discusses shooting 28 Years Later with iPhone 15s

Production: Black Mirror

July 1st, 2025

As Charlie Brooker’s dystopian tech nightmare basks in the glory of its seventh hit season, we catch up with regular DOP Stephan Pehrsson, BSC...

Production: The Studio

June 20th, 2025

DOP Adam Newport-Berra talks lensing The Studio, Seth Rogen’s loving send-up of the filmmaking biz, with Oliver Webb

Take 2: The Shining

June 13th, 2025

A definitive horror film that continues to intrigue audiences, The Shining is revered for its innovation and attention to detail. We revisit its set...

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