Julian Mitchell
How COVID Has Changed the Filmmaking Industry
Strict protocols, remote working, and virtualization of production—we pick the good bits on the hard road back from the COVID catastrophe.
High-End Audio in Budget-Friendly Field Recorders
Here’s a round-up of some of the better field recorders for budget conscious creators, along with their supplied lavalier microphones. Usually, audio recorders and the term “small …
LUMIX BS1H/Sony FX6: Pros and Cons of a Camera in a Box
The LUMIX BS1H and Sony’s FX6 retain existing sensors in new “boxy” form factors. Does this offer a better shooting experience? Let’s see . . .
Classic Cinema Cameras at Bargain Basement Prices
These cameras were once cutting edge, but if you bought one now, could you live with their foibles, even at the price of a mid-level DSLR?
Beware of the Shake: How Excessive Handheld Can Ruin a Shot
Lighter cameras are making shaky-cam more of a problem, especially in drama, and evidence shows that the viewing public doesn’t like it.
Frame IO Collaboration: Is Adobe Paying Too Much?
Has video project collaboration been over-hyped? Let’s take an in-depth look into Frame IO, and what it can do for your next project.
Why Live Streaming Is Vital for Theater’s Second Act
Far from disappearing when live performances started to come back, live streaming did the one thing everyone wanted it to do—it got better.
Why Hollywood DP Greig Fraser Is Nearly Right about the New iPhone 13
DPs are pumped about the iPhone 13’s cinematic camera. Are they truly excited about the device? Or is it more about the possibilities it represents?
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Illustrious GoPro
it’s time to look back at the rollercoaster ride of their last twenty years.