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
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
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
Filmmaking course: Aputure and Crew Stud...
October 16th, 2025
A unique partnership between Aputure and Crew Studio is giving filmmakers space to learn, experiment and be inspired. Definition finds out more
CVP: From square one to virtual studio
October 2nd, 2025
Jason Grey, studio projects manager at CVP, designs virtual production studios from scratch. He explains why Assimilate Live FX Studio is his go-to
The UK studio sector: Mapping the landsc...
October 1st, 2025
Definition takes stock of the shifting landscape, with insights from four key players on change, value & opportunity
Gaussian splatting with Clear Angle Stud...
October 1st, 2025
Phil Rhodes explores the emergent 3D capture technology, with input from Clear Angle Studios and the NFTS
Take 2: Psycho
October 29th, 2025
We revisit Alfred Hitchcock’s horror tour de force 65 years after its release, dissecting its ubiquity
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
Behind the shot: Nobody 2
October 20th, 2025
Callan Green, ACS, NZCS takes us through a disorientating hall of mirrors sequence in action-comedy Nobody 2
Production: Weapons
October 14th, 2025
We catch up with the creative team behind Weapons, unpacking the horror-comedy’s wildest looks and most frightening sound effects – all of which serve...
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
Notes on...It Was Just an Accident
August 28th, 2025
Cinematographer Amin Jafari shares his memories from the shoot for It Was Just an Accident, the 2025 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning thriller directed by Iranian...
Fireside Chat: Ed Talfan, Severn Screen
August 22nd, 2025
Creative director and CEO of production company Severn Screen reflects on Wales’ evolving production landscape, the need to nurture local talent and taking meaningful...
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...
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
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
Take 2: Psycho
October 29th, 2025
We revisit Alfred Hitchcock’s horror tour de force 65 years after its release, dissecting its ubiquity
Behind the shot: Nobody 2
October 20th, 2025
Callan Green, ACS, NZCS takes us through a disorientating hall of mirrors sequence in action-comedy Nobody 2
Production: Weapons
October 14th, 2025
We catch up with the creative team behind Weapons, unpacking the horror-comedy’s wildest looks and most frightening sound effects – all of which serve...
Production: Train Dreams
October 8th, 2025
DOP Adolpho Veloso, ABC, AIP talks embracing the natural world in Train Dreams
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
