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Virtual reality filmmaking recognised with first Oscar®
Virtual reality has been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years with a big rise in the technology available and its application in filmmaking. Samsung, GoPro and Acer…
Nine incredible videos for some timelapse inspiration
Time-lapse is a tricky art to matser. If you need some inspiration, check out nine people who are doing it right – the best time-lapses on Vimeo right now.
Watch: How Blue Planet II is filmed
The team behind the revival of Blue Planet II used special cameras to capture some of the premiere’s amazing shots. Behind the scenes videos released by BBC Earth reveal some…
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…
How to make money as a filmmaker right now
You’ve had your training and you’ve got your camera but how do you actually make money as a filmmaker? Starting out as a videographer means that you will need to build…
Watch: How was Hitchcock’s iconic Psycho shower scene filmed?
A new 91 minute film focuses on just three minutes of cinema from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. The shower murder scene is one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history and…
The new Samsung 360 Round has 17 lenses
Samsung has announced its new 360-degree virtual reality camera – the Samsung 360 Round. The 17-lens camera can live stream 4K and 3D footage at 30 fps (per eye), record…
You have to read Steven Soderbergh’s rejection letter from Lucasfilm
Steven Soderbergh shared his rejection letter from Lucasfilm on Twitter to show how rejection happens to the best of us. The Ocean’s Eleven director shared the tweet, which was liked by…
MeFOTO launches new filmmaking tripods branch MeVIDEO
Tripod manufacturer MeFOTO has announced a new sister company dedicated to developing filmmaking tripods. The first product from the company is a travel video tripod called the GlobeTrotter, which is…
DJI releases technology to identify drones in the air
DJI has announced new technology to allow users to identify and monitor airborne drones in their latest move to address safety, security and privacy concerns. Drones are becoming more popular…
Seven cinematographers to follow on Instagram
If you’re looking for some filmmaking inspiration, we’ve rounded up some of the best cinematographers to follow on Instagram. It’s fair to say that to be a successful director of…
Horror filmmaking tips from Hollywood directors
We’ve rounded up the some of the best horror filmmaking tips from big Hollywood names to help you make your film. It’s tricky to make a hit scary movie because…
DJI Zenmuse X7: DJI unveils 6K drone filmmaking camera
DJI has just unveiled the DJI Zenmuse X7, a super 35mm digital filmmaking camera to be attached to your drone. We speak a lot about the growth of drone filmmaking…
Nokia halts production of OZO virtual reality cameras
Nokia has announced it will reduce investment into virtual reality cameras, citing that the market growth was slower than expected. This announcement means that the company will halt the development…
Adobe Premiere shortcuts that will speed up your video editing
One of the greatest time sinks in video editing, just as in really any software based task, is having to fiddle with the interface – Adobe Premiere shortcuts can help.…
Could Google Pixel 2 become your best filmmaking tool?
Google has announced the introduction of the Google Pixel 2 smartphone, which it promises will have the ‘best smartphone camera’ yet. The global brand also announced the video specifications for…
Filmmaking things to do this month
There are plenty of things to do all over the UK for aspiring filmmakers, with events, workshops and networking going on all the time. In a constantly expanding industry, it…
Blue Planet 2 prequel shows wildlife filmmaking at its best
The five minute Blue Planet 2 video released this week shows some stunning and inspiring wildlife filmmaking shots. Following on from the massive success of Planet Earth II, the series has…