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Summer of Sport

A New Era of Sports Broadcasting; Camera Technology Focus The summer of 2024 was a remarkable period for sports broadcasting, marked by unprecedented viewer engagement and cutting-edge technological advancements. BBC Sport’s coverage of the Paris Olympics set a new standard, with a record-breaking 218 million streams online – more than doubling the 104 million streams […]

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Local Authority Funded Schools

Recent changes in accounting policy, along with guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), now allow CVF to provide lease facilities to eligible schools (as opposed to operating leases). The DfE has also provided schools with a pre-approved list of assets that can be financed without needing the consent of the Secretary of State for […]

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The Economic Landscape

 2024 Outlook for the UK Film and TV Market The UK film and TV market is expected to experience growth for the end of 2024, bolstered by several key factors: Sustained Investment and Production: The UK continues to attract significant investment in both film and high-end television productions. Major studios such as Amazon MGM, A24, […]

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Watch Your Speed: A Guide to Understanding Video Frame Rate

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 […]

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How to upgrade the Sony FX3

The Sony FX3 is one of our favourite small form factor cameras on the market currently. However, there are a few ways to add to it to make it even better for video productions.  Whilst the recommendations below are mainly for the FX3, a lot of them will also apply to the a7S III but […]

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What’s the difference between the Panasonic GH5 & GH5 II?

Panasonic has released the Panasonic GH5 MKII, but what’s different from the original GH5 and should you pick one up?

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RED KOMODO 6K – the wait is over!

CVP, REDs only UK Premium Dealer is now taking orders and booking demos of RED KOMODO 6K

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First look: Sony A7S Mk III

While it may be in a stills body Sony is clearly pitching the A7sMkIII for video as it features some really impressive improvements over the previous Alpha cameras.

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Meet the new Z CAM E2-M4

The E2-M4 is latest update addition to the Z CAM E2 range and at this price point, it may be the perfect camera for anyone wanting to upgrade from a mirrorless camera to a camera designed for shooting motion. The original Z CAM E2 has greatly improved since it was originally released back in early 2019 and […]

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CVP x RED x DJI Education Roadshow

CVP have teamed up with RED and DJI to bring an acquisition, motion and workflow roadshow to various universities across the UK. Bringing with us plenty of RED and DJI gear and industry experts to provide a hands on pro led workshop all about using dynamic range for creative shots and the importance of motion, […]