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They might not be the most headlinegrabbing products, but choosing the right bags and cases can effectively save your professional skin by ensuring your gear is fully protected.

The Move Towards Motion – Part 17 Protect Your Data.

by Dane Pestano | 26 Apr, 2021 | Features, Filmmaking, Hard drive Storage, News | 0

Professional filmmakers can’t afford to take any risks with their footage and so it’s crucial to have a good solid back-up system in place and to be working with fast and reliable storage.

The Move to Motion Part 16 Crack the Codecs

by Dane Pestano | 29 Mar, 2021 | Features, Filmmaking, Lens Calibration, News, Video, Vlogging | 0

If you’re taking your video production seriously then it’s crucial to understand what codecs are all about and the ones that are right for you. CVP expert Jake Ratcliffe explains more.

The Move to Motion Part 15 – Watch Your Speed

by Dane Pestano | 1 Mar, 2021 | Features, Filmmaking, News, Vlogging | 0

Frame rate is a big selling point for cameras offering video capability, but what do these numbers mean, what do you need and what’s the best speed to use for slow motion footage?

Investing in the Future – Student Advice with MPB

by Dane Pestano | 3 Feb, 2021 | Business, Filmmaking, News, Nikon, Panasonic, Second Hand Cameras, Sony, Vlogging | 0

While money is inevitably tight, you can’t cut corners on your kit if you’re studying for a video degree. We asked second-hand specialist MPB to offer advice to one first year student.

The Move Towards Motion Part 14 – Serious About Sound!

by Dane Pestano | 1 Feb, 2021 | Audio, Cine Cameras, Features, Field Monitors, Filmmaking, Microphones, News, Second Hand Cameras, Sennheiser, Video, Vlogging | 0

If you’re moving into video the chances are that you’ll have to get your head around the potential minefield that is audio, and you’ll need a trusted partner to guide you through.

FUJIFILM Release New GFX100S Mirrorless Camera

by Dane Pestano | 27 Jan, 2021 | Cameras, Filmmaking, Fujifilm, Mirrorless, News | 0

Introducing the FUJIFILM GFX100S. The best of Fujifilm’s image making technology in a portable, large format mirrorless camera body.

Sony Alpha 1 Camera Marks a New Era in Professional Imaging

by Dane Pestano | 26 Jan, 2021 | Cameras, Filmmaking, Mirrorless, News, Sony | 0

Sony has announced the arrival of its most technologically advanced, innovative camera to date, the Alpha 1. The Alpha 1 combines high-resolution and high-speed performance at a level that has never been accomplished in the world of digital cameras.

The Move to Motion Part 13 – Set Your Footage Free

by Dane Pestano | 6 Jan, 2021 | Cine Cameras, Features, Filmmaking, News, Tripods, Video, Videos | 0

Take advantage of the extended range of steadying devices out there and you’ll be able to produce a wide variety of dynamic shots that will vastly enrich the look of your productions.

Move to Motion – Part 12 – Follow The Action

by Dane Pestano | 25 Nov, 2020 | Audio, Canon, Cine Cameras, Features, Filmmaking, Motion, News, Panasonic, Second Hand Cameras, Video, Vlogging | 0

Filmmaking is all about movement, so you want the flexibility to be able to follow your subject while cutting out unwanted judder, and gimbals and stabilisers can be the solution.

The Move to Motion Part 11 – The Bigger Picture

by Dane Pestano | 3 Oct, 2020 | Business, Features, Field Monitors, Filmmaking, News, Video, Vlogging | 0

Adding a monitor to the mix can deliver numerous benefits, from enabling you to share live footage with clients and crew through to the unlocking of a host of useful extra functions.

The Move Towards Motion Part 10 – All Round Optics

by Dane Pestano | 28 Sep, 2020 | Business, Features, Filmmaking, Lenses, News, Second Hand Cameras | 0

You could have a hybrid camera with all the tech required to shoot great video, but what about the glass? We look at the qualities lenses need to make them suitable for both stills and motion.