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 […]
Life on the road: A glimpse behind the lens
I’ve been shooting news and documentaries for fifteen years now. It’s more than a job, it’s a passion. While on assignment I often like to use my smaller cameras to […]
Popping up in India: My latest assignment
I usually work in sub-saharan Africa, I love it and am in no rush to work anywhere else. But, my other favourite part of the world is the Indian subcontinent […]
Shooting and editing 360 degree video with Ricoh Theta S camera
I was recently given a Richoh Theta S 360 degree camera. I messed around for quite some time and read many posts about how to shoot with it and edit […]
How to edit Multicam Clips in FCP X
Multi camera interviews, concert and performance videos – If you ever have to edit any of these then you may benefit from learning how to edit Multicam in FCPX. Luckily […]
Big news! Camera Confidential is now available for pre-order
A couple of years ago I wrote a short book called “Camera Confidential” that I sold for charity and made £3000 for the Rory Peck Trust. I was really proud […]
40 years as a news shooter and still going strong
I am lucky enough to meet and be inspired by many great shooters in the course of my travels. One man who stands out is Richard Atkinson – a South […]
Talking careers, kit and vertical video: Imagejunkies on the multimedia week podcast
I’ve been following the guys on the Multimedia week podcast for some time and was chuffed to be invited on for this week’s episode. We talked about getting started in video journalism, how web video is different to broadcast, kit, editing and we even touched on the vertical video debate. Have a listen and enjoy. . .
