How to be a successful freelance news cameraman – with Paul Martin
Paul Martin is a freelance cameraman based in the south of England. I’ve known Paul for a number of years though sadly we still haven’t had a chance to down […]
Inside the battle for Mosul: My podcast interview with cameraman Barnaby Mitchell
In episode five of the Imagejunkies podcast I talked with friend and colleague Barnaby Mitchell about his recent experiences filming the battle of Mosul. He had a tough time as […]
Farted on by Colonel Gaddafi and bitten on the bum – 40 years as a cameraman
Episodes three and four of the Imagejunkies podcast feature an interview with BBC legend Bob Prabhu. Bob served forty years on the frontlines of news and his story is a […]
My review of the Sony HX90v compact camera
My review of the Sony HX90V compact camera. In this blog and video I examine the video functions in detail.
A day in the life of a video journalist
What is life like for a video journalist? What is like to travel and make films? I wanted to give an insight into how I work and I hope that […]
Talking gimbals, Mojo and travel tips with the BBC’s Nick Garnett
In this week’s episode of the new Imagejunkies podcast, I speak with BBC reporter Nick Garnett. Nick is a guru of all things Mojo (Mobile journalism) and in this chat, […]
360 video in a war zone: Episode 1 of the Imagejunkies podcast
The Imagejunkies podcast is now a reality. In the first episode, I talk with Freelance filmmaker Dylan Roberts about his work shooting 360 videos in Mosul while embedded with the […]
How to use Mask effects in Final Cut Pro X (FCPX)
A short tutorial on how to use the draw mask and graduated mask effects in Final Cut Pro X (FCPX).
My Every Day Carry: An EDC for the travelling journalist
Are you obsessed with packing? With carrying the right tools? I’ve been experimenting with my EDC (Every Day Carry) for some time now and wanted to share it with you. […]
Going wide: My review of the Sony 10-18mm E-mount lens
I have always loved working handheld and using super wide angle lenses. When I worked with “big” kit I used to adore my B-mount 4.5mmx14 Canon lens. For me filming […]
Sapphires and lemurs: Filming in the rainforests of Madagascar
In June 2017 I was lucky enough to travel deep into the rain forest of Madagascar on assignment for the BBC. I worked alongside another brilliant cameraman called Tony Smith […]
Caught short in Ghana: how I learned to be a better packer
The victorious hunters ran towards town, the stunned deer slung over the big man’s shoulders. Panting heavily, draped in kit and soaked in sweat I managed a few shots with […]
“Dronalism” – using drones for journalism
Drone Camp, Cape Town: 13-15 July, 2016 I’ve just attended the first ever Drone Camp South Africa organised by Chris Roper, senior knight fellow at Code for Africa and the […]
Camera confidential: My book on video journalism is now in the Kindle store
Great news – “Camera confidential”My book on video journalism is now in the Kindle store and available to buy. CLICK THIS LINK TO PURCHASE If you haven’t heard of the […]
Talking 360 video, gimbals and Camera Confidential: My interview on the Multimedia Week podcast
I’m a massive fan of the Multimedia Week podcast and jumped at the chance to appear on the show for a second time. If you don’t already know their work […]
The DJI Osmo: Is it worth it for news shooters?
my affiliate linkI recently bought the DJI Osmo gimbal. I already have a Nebula 4000 gimbal but I wanted to try something with a built-in camera. Below is my short […]
