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… Read more “Covering hurricanes and extreme weather: An interview with Stewart Pittman”
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… Read more “How to be a successful freelance news cameraman – with Paul Martin”
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… Read more “Inside the battle for Mosul: My podcast interview with cameraman Barnaby Mitchell”
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… Read more “Farted on by Colonel Gaddafi and bitten on the bum – 40 years as a cameraman”
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… Read more “Talking gimbals, Mojo and travel tips with the BBC’s Nick Garnett”
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… Read more “360 video in a war zone: Episode 1 of the Imagejunkies podcast”
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).
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.… Read more “Going wide: My review of the Sony 10-18mm E-mount lens”
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… Read more “Sapphires and lemurs: Filming in the rainforests of Madagascar”
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… Read more “Caught short in Ghana: how I learned to be a better packer”