The world of cinematic sports
September 25th, 2025
Broadcast vendors are delivering cine-live tools for sports, says Adrian Pennington, opening up a wealth of creative possibilities & opportunities to get fans closer...
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
VFX breakdown – Superman
October 22nd, 2025
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...
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
Storyboarder.ai: From Script to Storyboa...
November 18th, 2025
Join the revolution embraced by leading film productions, streaming services and advertising agencies worldwide
Lights, CAMERIMAGE, action!
November 14th, 2025
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
Learn, explore & connect at the CVP Educ...
November 5th, 2025
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,...
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...
Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 dedicated...
September 19th, 2025
Fujifilm are set to launch the new GFX ETERNA 55, the brand’s first dedicated filmmaking camera
Testing the latest film gear: Reference ...
August 18th, 2025
The latest gear, tried & tested in the field
EIZO: 30.5-inch HDR-ready DCI 4K monitor...
August 1st, 2025
What does a post-production monitor need in 2025? EIZO’s ColorEdge CG3100X offers one possible answer
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
How Atomos delivers Hollywood in real ti...
November 27th, 2025
When Christine Shaw filmed Bradley Cooper’s film premiere, Atomos Ninja TX made sure her footage was in the edit before the applause had faded
Trailblazers: Bob Clarke
November 21st, 2025
We sit down with the founder and CEO of MAMA Youth Project to define diversity and inclusion and discuss whether the industry has evolved
Storyboarder.ai: From Script to Storyboa...
November 18th, 2025
Join the revolution embraced by leading film productions, streaming services and advertising agencies worldwide
Film Soho: Filmmaking for the bold in th...
November 14th, 2025
Filmmakers are discovering the benefits of the latest virtual production technology at the V Studio, Film Soho’s new stage space hidden in central London
International industries: Filmmaking in ...
November 25th, 2025
We shine a light on Poland in the latest entry to our international industry series, diving into the amenities, incentives and other offerings that...
Production: Wicked: For Good
November 21st, 2025
DOP Alice Brooks, ASC talks colour theory & creative intent on Wicked and Wicked: For Good
Storyboarder.ai: From Script to Storyboa...
November 18th, 2025
Join the revolution embraced by leading film productions, streaming services and advertising agencies worldwide
Production: Kiss of the Spider Woman
November 16th, 2025
Cinematographer Tobias Schliessler, ASC shares how he and director Bill Condon reimagined Kiss of the Spider Woman’s strange, subversive story through two distinct visual...
International industries: Filmmaking in ...
November 25th, 2025
We shine a light on Poland in the latest entry to our international industry series, diving into the amenities, incentives and other offerings that...
Fireside Chat: Laura Mansfield of Screen...
November 7th, 2025
With a career that spans producer, company founder, creative director and CEO of ScreenSkills, Laura Mansfield brings a deep understanding of the opportunities and...
International industries: Filmmaking in ...
October 24th, 2025
Ireland is playing host to a rising number of productions across film and television. The Irish Society of Cinematographers ensures local talent isn’t overlooked
Colour special dynamic duos: Greg Fisher...
August 29th, 2025
Senior colourist Greg Fisher and DOP Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC discuss working together – and for Yorgos Lanthimos
Industry briefings: November/December 20...
November 12th, 2025
The latest film and media updates include ICFF returning to Bitola, Wildscreen’s new summit and an insight into NAB NYC 2025
Industry briefings: September/October 20...
October 10th, 2025
The latest film and media updates include ICFF returning to Bitola, Wildscreen’s new summit and an insight into NAB NYC 2025
Mnemonica appoints first sales director
October 3rd, 2025
Mnemonica has welcomed Daniele Vilardi as its first sales director, cementing commitment to expansion plans
CineLab and fluent/image merge for smart...
August 26th, 2025
Cinelab Film & Digital and post-production specialist fluent/image have been aligning behind the scenes; now, they’ve made it official. We speak to the team...
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: Wicked: For Good
November 21st, 2025
DOP Alice Brooks, ASC talks colour theory & creative intent on Wicked and Wicked: For Good
Production: Kiss of the Spider Woman
November 16th, 2025
Cinematographer Tobias Schliessler, ASC shares how he and director Bill Condon reimagined Kiss of the Spider Woman’s strange, subversive story through two distinct visual...
Behind the shot: Loot Season 3
November 14th, 2025
Cinematographer Jason Oldak gives us the inside scoop on Loot Season 3’s ambitious desert island opener
Production: Frankenstein
November 14th, 2025
DOP Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF talks painting with light in Frankenstein, his latest collaboration with Guillermo del Toro
Round table: Rental
August 14th, 2025
With the production kit rental sector at a crossroads, we gather a panel of experts to discuss the lay of the land, key challenges...
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
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
