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

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

Documentaries: Framing the facts

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We speak to three documentary filmmakers about storytelling, exposing the ‘truth’ and choosing the right kit for the job Read More

Mastering monochrome

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DOPs Phedon Papamichael, ASC, GSC, GCA, Edu Grau, ASC, AEC, David Chambille, AFC and Sam Levy share insights into the technical challenges behind black... 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

Storyboarder.ai: From Script to Storyboa...

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Join the revolution embraced by leading film productions, streaming services and advertising agencies worldwide Read More

Lights, CAMERIMAGE, action!

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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 Read More

Learn, explore & connect at the CVP Educ...

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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,... 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

Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 dedicated...

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Fujifilm are set to launch the new GFX ETERNA 55, the brand’s first dedicated filmmaking camera Read More

Achieving the industry standard with CVP

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See how CVP supported Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma with technical expertise and flexible finance solutions Read More

From Soho to anywhere with V Studio

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We dig into how V Studio delivered multiple worlds for OREO Night Twist using virtual production Read More

Precision in motion at Broadley Studio

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Broadley Studio elevates green screen virtual production with MRMC and Brainstorm Read More

Navigating high seas with the Atomos Nin...

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Camera operator Charlotte Maguire shares her experience of the Atomos Ninja TX on an adventurous shoot in The Bahamas 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

How to work with your film lab

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Cinelab’s Thom Trigger talks us through the process Read More

Production: Sentimental Value

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On Sentimental Value, cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, DFF reunites with director Joachim Trier. He talks shooting on 35mm ARRICAM with Cooke lenses, intimate handheld work... Read More

Production: Bridgerton

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As the new season of Netflix’s Bridgerton ventures below stairs for the first time, cinematographer Alicia Robbins, ASC lifts the curtain on the visual... 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

Is Hollywood changing shape?

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We skip across the pond to the US, where Hollywood is taking new shape and the production landscape is seeing a major reshuffle Read More

Dynamic Duos: Ben Semanoff & Igor Martin...

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While Black Rabbit is their latest shared credit, director Ben Semanoff and DOP Igor Martinovic go way back. We catch up with the pair,... Read More

International industries: Filmmaking in ...

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We shine a light on Poland in the latest entry to our international industry series, diving into the amenities, incentives and other offerings that... 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: Sentimental Value

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On Sentimental Value, cinematographer Kasper Tuxen, DFF reunites with director Joachim Trier. He talks shooting on 35mm ARRICAM with Cooke lenses, intimate handheld work... Read More

Production: Bridgerton

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As the new season of Netflix’s Bridgerton ventures below stairs for the first time, cinematographer Alicia Robbins, ASC lifts the curtain on the visual... Read More

Production: Avatar: Fire and Ash

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DOP Russell Carpenter, ASC talks virtual scouting, performance capture and lighting Pandora in the latest Avatar instalment Read More

Production: Stranger Things

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Stranger Things turned the world upside down. As the sci-fi saga comes to a close, we sit down with DOP Caleb Heymann, who explains... 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

Round table: Batteries

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Experts from IDX, Hawk-Woods and NXTGENbps discuss industry trends and challenges, emerging technologies and the next big disrupter 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

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

Toolkit: April 2024

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Our kitbag is full to the brim this month, with some explosive product launches and a couple of AI-powered solutions given special focus 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

The virtual frontier: Getting stuck in

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VP is fairly new and rapidly evolving, so organised training courses help filmmakers stay afloat Read More

Round Table: Virtual production

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As virtual production matures, fresh opportunities – and challenges – are emerging. Join our expert panel as they explore the shifting landscape Read More

Shooting Sustainably in a Volume

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As well as opening up creative possibilities, virtual production offers a way to significantly reduce a shoot’s environmental impact  Read More