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
