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A podcast about the technology used to make moving images and the people that use them


    • Jul 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    13: The Prolycht Orion 300FS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 35:30


    Prolycht have recently launched the Orion 300 FS, a new COB light with a fantastic range of features and output. I'm joined by returning guest Mitch Gross who now works for Prolycht in the US to talk about the technology behind this great new tool.

    12: Mitch Gross - lenses and optics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 28:35


    In this episode, Mitch Gross talks to me about optical theory and lenses. During his time at AbleCine as a solutions expert, Mitch became known as an excellent educator for his ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand. Mitch has now taken elements of those videos to produce a course for the online education portal Mzed called "The Secret of Optics". This podcast is available as a video on Youtube, please follow the link and subscribe! https://youtu.be/e7e9z2rhiakMitch's course on Mzed is available here: https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-secrets-of-optics

    11: The Canon C300 mk3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 25:09


    In April of 2020 Canon announced the C300 Mk3. Using the same form factor as the C500 Mk 2, the big change is that the camera uses a Super 35mm sized sensor, not Full Frame.I am joined by two owner operators and filmmakers, Dave Young and Peter Demetris to discuss the camera as well as its new sibling the C70.Join in the post podcast debate at https://www.facebook.com/groups/706638870181022

    10: The Sony FX6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 19:47


    Tuesday the 17th of November 2020 saw the release of the Sony FX6. In conduction with Top Teks, I managed to get some time with Richard Lewis from Sony to discuss the workings of the new camera. This isn't a review as I haven't managed to get my hands on it but I hope you find it useful.This was recorded over zoom and so it is available as on YouTube here https://youtu.be/PJCPNbnvyNAAnd if you want to buy one, I'm sure the team at Top Teks will be interested in helping you https://www.topteks.comAlso available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PJCPNbnvyNA

    9: The Art of being a DP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 36:28


    And now for part two of my chat with Art Adams.There is no real theme to this episode. Its the best bits of the conversation that are not about the tech that were too good to leave on the cutting room floor. We talk about what it is like getting work, skirt around some tech, a bit of TV set politics, and a bit of laughter. And you can now join the conversation on our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/706638870181022

    8: Art Adams Part 1: The Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 43:09


    Art Adams was until recently a highly regarded freelance DP working in commercials and corporates on the West coast of America.He is known to many for his extensive contributions to sites like Pro Video Collation and CML. He recently took up a position at Arri as a Cinema Lens Specialist, a job which allows him to geek out to his hearts content with some of the best cameras and lenses in the world.In the first of a two parter, Art and I talk about the technical side of cinematography, his extensive camera testing and how he got into cinematography.

    7: No NAB special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 27:49


    So there was no NAB, but manufactures still released an amuse bouche of cameras, lenses and lighting. We couldn't get hands on so this is just some initial thoughts on the some of the more interesting releases.Joining me on this episode are DP's Geoff Boyle and Colin Elves.

    6: Life Through A Long Lens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 64:46


    On this episode I am joined by Four wildlife cameramen and women; Justine Evans, Robin Smith, Simon De Glanville and Sue Gibson. They talked to me about their amazing experiences filming wildlife for programmes such as Blue Planet and Life on Earth.You can find out more about my guests here:Justine Evans: International Assoc. Of Wildlife Filmmakers Robin Smith: www.robinsmith.tv or @robinsmithtv on Instagram Simon De Glanville www.simondeglanville.co.uk Sue Gibson movidiam.com/susangibson or @smgibbo on Instagram

    5: More stories from the Covid-19 Frontline.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 19:52


    Back with more stories from the frontline and how crews are covering COVID-19 whilst adhering to the rules on social distancing.This week I am joined by Andrew Johnston and Rav Vadgama who tell me how they are respectively covering current affairs and news during the crisis. Do let me know what you think, either by leaving a comment on the website, on twitter or email And if you really like it, you can now support this podcast by buying me a coffee

    4: Stories from the Covid-19 Frontline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 11:31


    Whilst virtually all other TV and film production has stopped, news crews are still working hard to keep us informed whilst sticking to the rules of social distancing and social isolation - which is pretty hard!In the first of a mini series, John Templeton discusses how he and his team are working with the social distancing guidelines shooting lives on the streets of London for a major US broadcaster. If you are an ENG op, an editor, engineer or producer please get in touch to tell us your story of how you are covering COVID-19. You can get in touch by emailing camerachannel@mjsanders.co.uk

    3: Geoff Boyle talks LED lighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 30:06


    Geoff Boyle and his team from CML have recently conducted a series of test comparing thirteen different LED lights and seven different cameras. The results are not always what you would expect. You can look at the results for yourselves here over on the CML test page. As well as the lighting tests, we talked about the Cinematographers Mailing list and there is even a short workshop on ACES. You can find more info about ACES hereEnjoy!

    2: The Sony FX9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 25:18


    In this edition we discuss the Sony FX9 with four owners (Conall Freely, Robin Smith, Paul Ream and Graham Risdon) who have taken the plunge and bought the FX9.

    1: The Canon C500Mk2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 23:22


    A conversation with three C500MKII owners, Tim Sutton, Owen Scurfield and Patrick Smith on what they think of this remarkable new camera.

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