The spreader for one of my tripods is busted - it won't lock in position. I needs the two flat gears in the middle. I went to the Vitec / Vinten site, found the parts, put them in my cart. The site is

This is a series on Amazon Prime, based on graphic novels by Simon Stålenhag. I'd really recommend watching it - some of the most beautiful lighting and subtle camera work i've seen in a while. I'd lo

Hi all, I wanted to share this article with you, I have been lucky enough to help out the team behind "3D Agents of Shield" a group of Cinematographers, Camera Ops and Camera Assistants who banded tog

Sitting at home twiddling my thumbs so I have started designing a cinematography exercise for my personal enjoyment and hopefully a few friends will help out when we are all released off the leash. Ve

News crews in NY have really upped their game.. Michael Michael J Sanders London based Cinematographer/DP Mobile: +44 (0) 7976 269818 Web: www.mjsanders.co.uk

Hi everyone, I have this task to record best quality as possible with the webcam. Does anybody has experience what software is best to get highest quality - I understand it needs to be H.264 but the m

I'm posting this because a number of sponsors are not replying to emails. I invoiced as usual in January and it's 3 months now. One sponsor has said they are not supporting us this year, many have con

Hollywood SMPTE wrote: It is with great sadness that SMPTE Hollywood announces the passing of Jim Houston.. a long term member and friend of the organization. Jim attended every industry technical and

I'm looking for suggestions for a streamlined & good quality watermarking app / process to apply to a series of product images ideally using a smartphone device to capture the image, then batch waterm

This new page shows the waveforms from the cameras used in the LED test when they are exposed to tungsten and post processed in Resolve using ACEScct and colour matched at the Kodak mid grey only. Int

I occasionally write for ProVideo Coalition. With so many people looking at canceled jobs, PVC is offering opportunities to get published in return for a small amount of compensation. It’s not much, b

Hello to all, Like many university teachers, I am attempting to teach my two courses “remotely”. Since the syllabus is now just an historical artifact, I am looking for scenes or segments of films tha

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I tried in the appropriate list (cml-post) but it has no traffic, so reposting here. Does anyone know if there is a CGI build of a London classic view available to buy? Independent feature looking for

Hey Guys, Across fashion films and music clips I’ve noticed an effect being used when shooting on film where the image appears to have vertical motion blur through it. It seems as if the shutter is al

I’m wondering how freelances around the world are being affected. I know that the UK is a total wipe out, everyone I know has had everything cancelled. I know that there are a lot of cancellations in

I know life is rubbish for some, but cheer yourself up by listening to two people ramble on about LEDs, ACES and light meters. Yes, episode 3 of my podcast with a very special guest (Mr Boyle himself!

One thing we should consider doing is set up an informal or formal network of freelancers across the globe, certainly US and UK/Europe. Even when it does get back up travel will take some time and cli

Like the subject says, NAB 2020 has been cancelled. https://nabshow.com/2020/ -Bob -- Bob Kertesz BlueScreen LLC Hollywood, California Engineer, Video Controller, and Live Compositor Extraordinaire. H

For those that aren’t subscribe, Episode 2 of The Camera Channel Podcast, which is about the Sony FX9 is now live at www.mjsanders.co.uk/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy! Michael Sande