The Video Mode caught up with Canon Explorer Simeon Quarrie and asked him for his top tips for shooting better video. Simeon is an internationally known filmmaker and photographer who…
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Watch: Seven things to consider when filming timelapses
Filming timelapses are a fantastic creative way of indicating the passing of time in videos, like a cityscape changing from from day to night. They are a great trope used…
Four of the best iPhone filming accessories
If you’re just getting into filming, you may feel daunted by the amount of kit that videographers and filmmakers have to buy, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Many…
Four things you need to know about external monitors and recorders
In the video above we run through how camera external monitors can prove very useful when capturing the finer details of your video footage. When you start shooting video on…
Canon announce two new 4K Camcorders to XF line up
Canon have announced the latest additions to their camcorder range with the XF400 and XF405. The mobile units bring 4K recording abilities at 50fps making them great for videographers or…
Vision Research launch new super fast Phantom VEO4K-PL cameras
When filming at 4K you may find that sometimes your footage doesn’t come out as smoothly as you’d like. A lack of frames per second can sometimes be the difference…
Best 4K Video Cameras Under £500
Just a couple of years ago being able to shoot in 4K resolution was still very much the realm of the professional filmmaker. But better sensor technology and increased processing…
iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: Best video features in a smartphone?
With the launch of the new iPhone ranges on Tuesday, it has become clear that Apple are dedicated to giving amateur movie-makers a revamped filming line up. As we discussed…
How to: customise the Canon buttons on your DSLR
Canon DSLRs are designed to let you work the way you want in order to make your videography as straightforward as possible. Watch us customise a 5D Mark III to…
Say goodbye to 4K: Sony unveils the CineAlta 6K VENICE
Sony’s main promise with the introduction of its new flagship CineAlta 6K VENICE is what every filmmaker wants: improved picture quality. The cinema camera, which was teased at Cinegear 2017, has just…
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III hands-on
We take an initial look at the new Olympic OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Tripod Tricks you can use for video
It’s possible to spend a fortune on videography. Getting all the gear, accessories, tools, sliders and rigs you feel you need to achieve the shots you want is a pursuit…
Sony reveals new action camera to challenge GoPro
Sony is set to give GoPro a run for its money with the unveiling of its new action camera the RX0. The compact but powerful camera weighs in at just…
New Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5 update helps make videographer’s lives easier
Panasonic has just announced a comprehensive update for its LUMIX DC-GH5 full of new features to help make shooting easier. The camera’s ability to shoot 4K 60fps video made it…
Watch: Inception-inspired drone filming
You’ve saved up your money for ages and you’ve finally purchased that drone you’ve been after for so long, so what now? Well why not take inspiration from best directors…
The basics of recording audio for video
Unless you’re planning on recording a silent movie, audio recording and quality are some of the most vital components in the video making process. Recording audio DSLR You can get…
Videographers beware: Apple kills off Final Cut Pro 7 with new update
Apple has revealed that Final Cut Pro 7 won’t work when the latest macOS update High Sierra comes out this Autumn. Cinema5d reports on an email sent by Apple to…
12 things you may not know about the EOS 5D Mark IV video
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the latest DSLR in the series that caused the explosion of Full HD DSLR videography in the wake of the 5D Mark II’s…
Master your monopod – Some monopod tips for creative shooting
The simple monopod can be an astonishingly versatile tool to add that extra bit of visual ‘punching power’ to your filmmaking. Our exclusive video tells you how you can quickly…
How to make a DIY camera handle
A grip, or handle, can be a great way to help a camera steady, and there are many to choose from, but they can be expensive. We’re going to show…