How I became a cameraman – Luke Massey
Wildlife photographer, Luke Massey, reveals how he became a professional cameraman and how it all started when filming with a DSLR.Watch video From a passionate amateur, to an internationally working...
View ArticleSony interview: Stills and video are “converging”
Sony's Technical Marketing Manager, Ben Pilling, discusses the future for video at Sony, following its launch of three 4K-equipped camerasWatch video It’s been a busy week for Sony, what with managing...
View ArticleClose-Up: Philip Bloom talks about his work
In the first of a series of interviews with Philip Bloom, the filmmaker talks about his career and how he got started in video.We were lucky enough to spend some time recently with filmmaker Philip...
View ArticleInterview with DJI’s Kevin Gordon
We sat down with Kevin Gordon, DJI's marketing man in Europe, to learn a little more about the changing world of drones and drone videographyDJI is the most influential name in the consumer drone world...
View ArticleAdvice: Daniel Kleinman offers advice for budding filmmakers
The man behind the opening titles for the recent James Bond films offers his filmmaking advice for those starting outWhen you make the switch from shooting still images to making films, it can be...
View ArticleJohn Wright gives advice on how to start shooting video
Three years ago, professional photographer John Wright made the jump to becoming a videographer and has never looked back. Listen to his advice to those wanting to do the same. For a lot of...
View ArticleHow 3D was used to bring ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ to life
We spoke to Chris Parks, Stereo Supervisor, on the Ron Howard blockbuster In the Heart of the Sea about how the 3D effects used in the film were created, and his experiences in bringing films such as...
View ArticleNikon speak about 3 minute 4k record time in Nikon D5
Nikon have spoken exclusively to us about the fact that the Nikon D5 only records 4K video footage internally for 3minsWhilst the internal 4K recording of the Nikon D5 was welcomed by many...
View ArticleKit Bag: Simeon Quarrie
Professional videographer Simeon Quarries takes us through the kit that sees him through the jobAs a professional, you have to be prepared for anything. No client is going to be particularly impressed...
View ArticleWhy did Canon add 4K video to the EOS 1D X Mark II?
We caught up with Canon’s Dave Parry at The Photography Show to find out more about the thinking behind the firm’s new professional flagship DSLRThe Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is of course not the first...
View ArticleDiscover the art of successful vlogging
Landscape photographer Matt Pinner and videographer Lukasz Karpisz reveal their top tips for making sure your vlogs have the maximum impact and reach the widest possible audience With over 100,000...
View ArticleCanon’s Go Tokura talks EOS video, 4K, 8K and more…
Canon Inc.'s Go Tokura spoke to The Video Mode about the new EOS 5D Mark IV, the future possibilities for 8K in DSLRs and why EF lenses will become better for shooting video Canon Inc.'s Go Tokura...
View ArticleRoger Spottiswoode on ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’
Film director Roger Spottiswoode reveals the inside story of his movie ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ and how shooting with Sony Alpha cameras helped him to get the 4K results he wanted Just days before the...
View ArticleSimeon Quarrie’s top tips for shooting better video
Filmmaker Simeon Quarrie's expert advice on the key factors that help to make great videos The Video Mode caught up with Canon Explorer Simeon Quarrie at our recent filmmaking workshop at Pinewood...
View ArticleThe inside story of The Video Mode’s latest workshop
Discover how the recent event at Pinewood Studios helped to educate filmmakers... The Video Mode and Amateur Photographer recently held a free-to-attend filmmaking workshop at Pinewood Studios in...
View ArticleRoger Spottiswoode’s top tips for young filmmakers
Film director Roger Spottiswoode gives his invaluable tips for aspiring filmmakers The film director Roger Spottiswoode is an industry veteran with an impressive CV that includes editing Sam...
View ArticleFirst Look: the LOKI one camera rig explained
The Video Mode spoke to Matt Morais of Loki Camera Gear to discover the story of the compact and flexible LOKI one camera rig system and what it offers to filmmakers The LOKI one… is it a cage? Is it a...
View ArticleFirst Look: Panasonic LUMIX GH5 unveiled!
Watch our exclusive video interview with LUMIX G Ambassador and filmmaker Nick Driftwood on the key video capabilities of the new Panasonic LUMIX GH5 camera It’s just a few days into 2017 but Panasonic...
View ArticleAFOY 2017: Watch the winner’s interview!
The Video Mode talks to the talented student filmmaker Ella Rose Howlett, who was recently crowned The Video Mode/Canon Amateur Filmmaker of the Year 2017Although she’s only 21-years-old student...
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