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

CVP: Raising the bar

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CVP partnered with Ravensbourne University to enhance their cinematography training & get their students industry-ready. We find out more Read More

Greig Fraser breaks down the cinematogra...

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From animatronic aliens to circadian lighting systems, DOP Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS breaks down the creative and technical innovations behind the grounded sci-fi world... Read More

Talking colour with Paul Harrison

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Paul Harrison, renowned colourist and founder of Residence Pictures, talks tech turning points and making a great grade Read More

Shot-on-film productions: Long live cell...

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As shot-on-film productions dominate awards season this year, we take a tour of the labs at the forefront, combining traditional processing craft with modern... Read More

MPTS 2026 preview

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MPTS is returning to Olympia London for its 2026 edition, packed full of new show features to explore Read More

Euro Cine expo 2026 preview

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Euro Cine Expo is moving from Munich to Budapest for its 2026 edition. We find out more Read More

NAB Show 2026 preview

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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... 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

A smart Guy’s set-up

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Grease, grit and gigabytes all mix when the Samsung Portable SSD T9 keeps up with a legendary action man Read More

Glass from the past

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A deep dive into the world of vintage lenses – why we love them, how to find them and what it takes to bring... Read More

Tim Cragg on lighting documentaries

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Documentary DOP Tim Cragg tells us about the tools that let him bend light without breaking the bank Read More

Introducing Vega65 from TLS

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Designed by TLS, built without compromise Read More

Preventing the next workflow break-in

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Neal Romanek highlights why rising complexity in production workflows makes robust content security more important than ever. Read More

The rise of gaming adaptations

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As lines blur between visual media, studios & filmmakers are flocking to gaming franchises. We unpack the creative & commercial motives behind the growing... Read More

MPTS 2026 preview

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MPTS is returning to Olympia London for its 2026 edition, packed full of new show features to explore Read More

Euro Cine expo 2026 preview

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Euro Cine Expo is moving from Munich to Budapest for its 2026 edition. We find out more Read More

Production: Bedlam

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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... Read More

The rise of vertical dramas

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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... Read More

MPTS 2026 preview

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MPTS is returning to Olympia London for its 2026 edition, packed full of new show features to explore Read More

Technique: Mastering the oner

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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,... Read More

Technique: Mastering the oner

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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,... Read More

V for VistaVision: the return of Paramou...

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VistaVision, Paramount’s once-forgotten widescreen format, is enjoying an unlikely revival. We speak with DOP Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC and Paramount’s Charlotte Barker to find... Read More

Fireside Chat: Katie Bailiff of Women in...

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After 30 years telling social-issue stories as a producer, director, executive producer and creative director, Katie Bailiff stepped into the CEO role at Women... Read More

Dynamic Duos: Jules O’Loughlin & Dan S...

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With a creative partnership of nearly 13 years, DOP Jules O’Loughlin, ACS, ASC and executive producer Dan Shotz see each other as family. We... Read More

Mnemonica TRE rewrites the rules of digi...

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Mnemonica have announced the release of Mnemonica TRE, a major platform evolution that unifies production, asset management, and global distribution, giving rights holders centralised... Read More

Aputure shines brighter with the Spotlig...

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Made with users in mind, Aputure's Spotlight Mount II brings creative freedom to studio and on-location lighting, letting filmmakers shape light as needed Read More

Industry briefings: February/March 2026

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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

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

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: Bedlam

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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... Read More

The rise of vertical dramas

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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... Read More

Technique: Mastering the oner

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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,... Read More

Production: Fallout

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Decisively shot on film and on Amazon’s dedicated virtual stage, Fallout’s second season returns us to a visually riveting, wild western dystopian wasteland Read More

Colour, control & the future of film lig...

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Experts from Aputure, Universal Production Services, LCA & Creamsource weigh in on the latest lighting developments, biggest friction points, dynamics between departments on-set &... Read More

Aerial filming round table

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Two leading specialists sit down to discuss the latest innovations in their field, where the tech is headed and how to get the best... 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

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

Top budget-friendly previs tools for pro...

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Our round-up of the top budget-friendly previs tools for pro filmmakers 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

AI on the virtual stage

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Artificial intelligence is transforming film and television production, and creeping inside the LED volumes of virtual studios too. Read More

The rise of Virtual Production in Commer...

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Brands are looking to virtual production to save time, money and maintain full creative control on commercial projects Read More

Production: Fallout

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Decisively shot on film and on Amazon’s dedicated virtual stage, Fallout’s second season returns us to a visually riveting, wild western dystopian wasteland 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