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Eight best filmmaking apps for your smartphone
The Video Mode has scoured the App Store to find the eight best filmmaking apps to make your smartphone all you need when filming on the go. The smartphone filmmaking…
Will Facebook’s video update kill off YouTube?
Facebook is wading into video streaming with the launch of a video watching and uploading hub for all users in the US. The update is called Facebook Watch and is…
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…
Submit your film to the Berlin International Film Festival now
If you’ve been inspired by Venice Film Festival, which has been occupying the headlines this week, it might be time to think about submitting your own film to a film…
Ai Weiwei shows refugee crisis with new drone film
Drones have been transforming Hollywood films for a few years now with directors like Martin Scorsese and Sam Mendes using them to capture aerial shots. But Ai Weiwei has gone a step further…
Christopher Nolan-inspired advice for filming in bad weather
Working with the elements is part and parcel of filming in the UK at the best of times but conditions are only going to get worse with the end of…
Four free apps to enhance your drone filmmaking
You’ve done your research, scouted out the options and bought the best drone you can get your hands on. Now what? Navigating a drone can be daunting business, especially when…
Avid looks to oust Adobe and Apple with free editing software
The editing field has been dominated by Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X for years now. However, the price-tag can be enough to put some filmmakers on low…
Watch: Is this 360-degree video the future of interactive film?
Virtual reality is changing the way filmmakers tell stories. This new immersive 360-degree short film written by Khaled Hosseini and produced by the Guardian’s in-house VR team and artist Liz Edwards…
Watch: Behind the scenes on Alien: Covenant
In an era of CGI overload, it’s easy to forget how effects were created in classic Hollywood films. One of the most effective examples of this is Ridley Scott’s original Alien…
LG V30: The phone of choice for videographers
Mobile filmmakers rejoice, the LG V30 is the new videography tool you never knew you’d need. The iPhone 8 and Samsung Note 8 have both paved the way for smartphone filmmaking…
A comparison of different video formats and what they mean
When you are just starting out, videography can be a daunting place. It is a world filled with different formats, codecs, bitrates, and there is a whole set of acronyms…
Rotolight’s new NEO 2 turns you into a Swiss army cameraman
Videographers are the Swiss army knives of the filmmaking business, required to film, light sets and adjust sound. Rotolight is aiming to make that a little bit easier with the…
Five questions to ask yourself when looking at video camera rental
If you want to create high quality, professional footage then video equipment can be very expensive. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve landed a client with specific needs, renting…
Winners of DJI’s drone video competition announced
Drone filmmaking can produce some really beautiful work allowing us to see the world from a different perspective. Sinippets of this breath-taking work can be seen in the winners of…
Editing time slashed with the help of artificial intelligence
Any videographer will know that editing raw footage is a time consuming process, which requires you to make cuts slowly while re-watching multiple takes of scenes. However, computer scientists at…
Six places you can find royalty-free music for your perfect soundtrack
Gladiator, Jurassic Park and Guardians of the Galaxy – what do these films have in common? A great soundtrack. Music punctuates great footage and has the power to elevate your…
DJI announce two new drones and update the Spark
Drone maker DJI has announced two new drones as well as a new mode for the Spark, which are sure to help improve your drone filmmaking skills. The Chinese company…
Fancy making a film in 48 hours?
Short films are a great way to get involved in amateur filmmaking and the 48 Hour Film Project will really throw you in at the deep end. The premise is…