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 →
Imagine that it is so cold your breath is freezing, you are in a 4x4 slipping and sliding across a frozen river and you are scared to switch off your camera in case it doesn't start again. This is the sort of situation we can find ourselves in while working as a news or documentary... Continue Reading →
In today's podcast interview I speak with Lee Durant a cameraman based in London. Lee is a former Royal Marines Commando and we speak in detail about his military career both as an infantryman and as a photographer and then his transition to a full-time career in journalism. What skills are transferable? How can you... Continue Reading →
I've never covered extreme weather events. But if you are based in the USA then the chances are that you'll have to film hurricanes and tornados and all sorts of crazy things. When I wanted to learn more I knew the perfect man to speak to for the Imagejunkies podcast - Stewart Pittman aka Lenslinger.... Continue Reading →
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 a pint together. He is a brilliant bloke, with a cracking sense of humour, who came up the hard way in TV news after leaving... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 fascinating one. He spent many years as the BBC Moscow bureau cameraman, worked extensively with John Simpson and got more than he bargained for when... Continue Reading →
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, we go deep on using gimbals for shooting news as well as newsgathering with an iPhone and his top travel tips. You can listen to... Continue Reading →
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 →
A short tutorial on how to use the draw mask and graduated mask effects in Final Cut Pro X (FCPX).
