Here is a short compilation of some of the footage I have filmed of Prince Harry and Meghan over the last two weeks while working as one of the broadcast pool. https://youtu.be/oj-8bAg4luU For those interested, I used the Sony #Z90 for all of these images. It packs an amazing punch and in my opinion,... Continue Reading →
How to break into wildlife filmmaking: An interview with Alex Braczkowski
After a considerable break in service, The Imagejunkies Podcast is now back. In today's episode, I talk with the brilliant Alex Braczkowski about his work as a wildlife researcher and filmmaker. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p9hn7y/Podcast_Alex_edit.mp3 Alex is originally from South Africa but is currently in Australia finishing his PhD. His work studying and filming Tree Climbing Lions is... Continue Reading →
Using the Sony PXW-Z90 to shoot news
https://youtu.be/iqEfQOO_0qQ So I've just purchased the Sony PXW-Z90. If you've never heard of it then here are a few basic stats that helped to sell it to me: - 4K right out of the box - 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs - 1” Exmor RS sensor - Amazing autofocus - 12x optical zoom I've been shooting... Continue Reading →
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 he and his team accompanied Iraqi special forces battling ISIS in brutal street fighting. You can listen to the podcast below or on apple podcasts... Continue Reading →
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 Iraqi Federal Police. You can listen to the embedded player below or download from itunes via this link - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-imagejunkies-podcast/id1298728423 https://imagejunkies.podbean.com/mf/web/suqg9k/IJ_podcast_ep_1_1_full.mp3 We discuss the challenges... Continue Reading →
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 is about getting close, dumping the tripod and being part of the action. So I was very excited when I discovered the Sony E-mount 10-18mm... Continue Reading →