CVP InsightsCanon’s latest hybrid offering, the EOS R6 Mark II, is its fastest advanced full-frame mirrorless camera to date, and its filmmaking qualities have likewise gone up a notch. There is always a noticeable sense of excitement whenever Canon makes a major new equipment announcement, and the launch of the EOS R6 Mark II is no […]
PHIL MEAD IS a video director at Colonel Tom Touring (CTT) with the enviable job of going on the road with Ed Sheeran. His big break came most unexpectedly, when he was working as head of electrics at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, back in 2010. “A show designer by the name of Mark […]
In the era of virtual production, the role of first AC has changed, says Jim McLean. He recounts the exciting challenge of a recent shoot – and the invaluable support of CVP. “I’ve been working on Arri’s volume stage a lot, which is very different to what’s come before from a technical standpoint,” begins Jim […]
Driven by compassion and a compulsion for storytelling, Jaie Petty made the bold move of entering Ukraine’s active war zone to create a documentary. The director looks back on his project thus far. “I WAS SAT in my grandma’s house when the news about Ukraine broke. I thought, wars are happening all over the world, […]
The Bigger Picture 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. For those with long enough memories, those early digital cameras with their tiny LCD viewing screens will surely be amongst […]
Video 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? Well-specified hybrid cameras will come with a wide range of video-focused features included these days but, for those who have yet to […]
It might appear strange to equate audio with the way you analyse a scene before producing visuals, but take the same approach with sound and it will massively improve your results. – Words Rick Bronks Last month we had a quick overview of the main mics you’re likely to encounter as you look to start […]
Everything you need to know about making the leap to purpose-built cinema optics. Although lenses designed for stills cameras often have speedy autofocus and image stabilisation, there is nothing quite like using a lens built purely for the unique needs of filmmaking. Cine lenses are specifically for moving-image work, which can involve a completely different […]
If you’re working with commercial clients to spread the message about their services then video provides a highly engaging medium, but what kit do you need to offer this service? If you’re a photographer with a role that involves servicing local businesses then you’ll know by now the nature of the work you’ll be asked […]
Intro Since Canon announced the R5C back at the beginning of the year, one of the most common questions we’ve had about it is, should I buy this or the C70? And honestly, it’s a hard question to answer but in this blog, we are going to explore the two options and help you understand […]