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Hidden – a Short Film

In the process of writing a review of Sony’s new SLT A77 DSLR for my column in PhotoProfessional I thought I’d put it through its paces by shooting the first scene of the movie I have in my head. Unfortunately … Continue reading

Lost in Tokyo

A really beutiful combination of stills and video by the very talented photographer Mark Bramley.

An Introduction to Microphones

Audio recording is superficially simple. Place a microphone in front of your subject, set the record levels – and you’re done! However reality is very different. Correct microphone selection, placement and technique is critical to good audio quality. And nothing … Continue reading

Final Cut Pro X – Perhaps the photographers dream

In case you weren’t already aware, Hollywood’s film editors have been besieging Apple’s headquarters demanding they reinstate Final Cut Pro 7 as there are so many professional features missing from Final Cut Pro 10. This they have now done, however … Continue reading

Why you still need a video camera

Following my previous post: Shooting and editing with multiple cameras, I’ve had a number of people asking me about the best type of camera to use as a “second” or “safety” camera. If you’re shooting live events, which for a … Continue reading

RODE Videomic Pro

Rode have enjoyed great success with their diminutive Videomic on-camera condenser microphone. Because it produces such high-quality audio it has become immensely popular amongst non-broadcast videographers. They have now introduced the Videomic Pro at a price point slightly above the … Continue reading

Getting out the old EOS 450D converted for IR

Taken at a wedding last week. It’s a shame, but I rearly use my infrared converted EOS 450D. Perhaps I should use it more often…

Drobo 800fs on Long-Term Test

I’ve added 8x 2Tb Drives and copied my entire business on to it. The headlines so far… Beautiful and elegant engineering. Great tech support (yes, I did need it). I totally get why people rave about their Drobos. This is … Continue reading

Shooting & Editing with Multiple Cameras

Once you’ve shot your first few productions you’re going to be keen to develop your skills and improve the overall quality of your work. Introducing a second camera to you live event coverage brings many advantages but also introduces another … Continue reading

Trash the Dress – Behind the Scenes

  Special Thanks to Anna Woozley (the bride) and Chris at London Corporate Media

Getting the Audio Right – Radio Microphones

JTS KA-10 Videographer & Sennheiser EW 112-p G3 Radio Mics The Sennheiser G3 and its predecessors have enjoyed a long period as the non-broadcast radio mic of choice. There’s plenty of cheaper products, mostly little more than toys. There are … Continue reading

Licencing Radio Microphones in the UK

The licencing and allocation of radio spectrum in the UK for programme-making, entertainment and special events is managed under contract from Ofcom by JFMG www.jfmg.co.uk As a result of Ofcom’s decision to clear the 800 MHz band there have been … Continue reading

Apple speak about missing FCPX features

Apple have issued a press release effectively acknowledging the huge number of complaints they have received from the the pro editing community. It seems many of the short comings are to be addressed in forthcoming updates, with others fixed by … Continue reading

Final Cut Pro X – Fan boys to the rescue?

I cant believe people are trying to defend Apple! Of course Version 10 is supposed to be an upgrade from version 7! When, in the history of software, has a new version of a professional product been released with half … Continue reading

FCPX – Apple leave the Pro Editing market?

The new version of Final Cut Pro has arrived to almost universal criticism from professional cutters. I cant remember Apple making such a big error since Steve Jobs returned to the helm. Read more at just about any site read … Continue reading