By Sereena Gill Freefly Systems has announced the Movi Smartphone Cinema Robot, a new iPhone accessory to enhance smartphone filmmaking. Called a ‘cinema robot,’ rather than a gimbal, the tool…
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Vuse VR camera to capture footage from the International Space Station
Virtual reality camera Vuse VR has been selected to capture 360-degree video on the International Space Station by NASA and National Geographic. The camera will be used by Expedition 53…
Videographers rejoice: Adobe just discounted its Creative Cloud subscription by 20%
Adobe has announced a 20% off offer on its Creative Cloud subscription, reducing the all apps plan from £49.94 to £39.95 per month. The company has also reduced the all apps…
Watch: Incredible footage as GoPro films itself being melted by lava
This incredible footage was taken as a GoPro films itself being melted by lava on the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii. The dramatic two minute video shows the lava flowing towards…
Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K used to shoot new short film
A new Channel 4 short film was shot completely with the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K digital film camera. ‘Strays’ was directed by independent filmmaker Aaron Dunleavy and will air during the fourth…
Watch: See the new Canon EOS C200 in action
Fresh footage from Canon’s 4K cinema camera, the EOS C200, has been released in the form of a new advert for car manufacturer Jaguar. Filmmaker Brett Danton put the camera through…
Sony Alpha 7R III: New videography features unveiled
Sony has unveiled a new flagship high-resolution camera – the Sony Alpha 7R III. The mirrorless model is the latest update to the Alpha 7R range with a 42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame…
Panasonic HC-X1E review
What is the Panasonic HC-X1E? The HC-X1E is a professionally orientated 4K camcorder from Panasonic, with a price tag to match. It goes head-to-head with Canon’s XC10, or more likely…
BenQ PV270 monitor – Review
In today’s multimedia world creatives have to be proficient not only with digital stills capture and digital manipulation, but also with video capture and video editing. To ensure accuracy in…
NEW! Amateur Filmmaker of the Year competition
We’re pleased to announce the launch of The Video Mode’s Amateur Filmmaker of the Year (AFOY) competition for 2017! AFOY challenges you to get creative with your filmmaking, and gives…
Drone videographer hits back at accusation of inappropriate filming
Drone videography is a new and burgeoning field, and there has been no shortage of incidents where a drone hobbyist has had to deal with some form of confrontation over…