How to be an Expert Cinematographer
Five years ago I started the Frame & Reference Podcast in which I interview the best Cinematographers on the...
Fujifilm X-HF1: a camera for social media
Capable of shooting at half the size of 35mm film, the X half has a vertical optical viewfinder and...
BOYA Magic: a shape-shifting wireless microphone
Launching on Kickstarter today, May 19, the new BOYA Magic microphone departs from conventional form-factor constraints, offering a compact,...
Xsens Animate 2025 enhances animation workflows
Designed to enhance animation workflows for film, TV, and video game production, Movella’s Xsens has a new version, Xsens...
Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro: an interesting wide-angle lens
With a 0.5x magnification ratio, the new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro has a close focus distance of 12.9cm,...
BOYAMIC 2 and BOYALINK 3: new AI-powered audio systems from BOYA
Designed to address the distinct needs of professional filmmakers and mobile content creators, the BOYAMIC 2 and BOYALINK 3...
New Sony Xperia 1 VII has ‘AI Camerawork’ and ‘Auto Framing’
Promising “clear night shots equivalent to full-frame camera”, “incredible macro photography” and “high-quality footage”, the new Sony Xperia 1...
Shure clarifies alarming warning about MOTIV Mix with ARM processors
You have probably read several of my articles about Shure’s MOTIV Mix software before, including Shure MOTIV Mix adds...
Getting the least out of your awesome sensor
Sometimes, new technologies are pursued because they make things work better. Sometimes, that happens because they allow people to...
The Freedman Group (aka RØDE) purchases Lectrosonics (UHF audio leader)
The Freedman Group has just announced the acquisition of Lectrosonics, a globally renowned US manufacturer of professional wireless audio...
