Filmmaking
Filmmaking and videography are difficult disciplines that require the utmost dedication and persistence to achieve professional results. That’s why we’ve worked with our in-house experts and professionals across the industry to provide all their tips and tricks for capturing the best footage, whether you are filming an interview or a cinematic piece.
Read: Tips and Tricks | Concealing Lavalier Microphones
As any professional knows, hiding a lavalier effectively is a skill in itself. In this article, we cover some challenges and tips to help you improve your audio quality when using a lav microphone. Read More11 December 2024
Read: Tips and Tricks | Choosing Video Editing Software
With the best video editing software, you can transform raw footage into a slick, polished package. But which video editing software is best? Here are our thoughts on which you should look at. Read More26 September 2024
Read: Storytelling with the S series – Lumix on Location in Japan
How did the Panasonic Lumix S1H cope on a pro filmmaking adventure in Japan? Tania Esteban gives the camera a full review from the field Read More19 August 2021
Read: A quick guide to field monitors and recorders for shooting at home
Want to produce video while stuck at home? Here are the best monitors and recorders to take things to the next level Read More23 April 2020
Read: A quick guide to LED lights for shooting video at home
The best way to improve your home-made video is by investing in lighting – here are our top picks for LED lights Read More03 April 2020
Read: Pro video and 12-bit recording – what you need to know
Bit depth is one of the many stats thrown around when talking about pro video recording, but what’s the bottom line? Shawn Briggs explains Read More13 February 2020
Read: Why better audio means better films
Are you giving audio the attention it deserves? Hugo Ellingham explains why audio is just as vital as visual Read More24 May 2019
Read: DSLR filmmaking essentials with DSLRguide’s Simon Cade
YouTuber and filmmaker Simon Cade (AKA DSLRguide) spills the beans on the go-to pieces of kit that accompany him on every shoot Read More07 May 2019
Read: Filming action-packed sports | Producing content for the rugby league with Graham Kirk
Find out how Graham Kirk produces content for Warrington Wolves rugby club, with his Canon C100 Mark II and Sony FS5 Mark II Read More20 February 2019
Read: The One-Man VFX Band | How to Get Started with Visual Effects on Your Own
Self-taught VFX aficionado Scott Tanner explains why you don’t need a huge budget and a team of people to incorporate visual effects into your next project Read More01 November 2018
Read: Conquering the Mountains | Six Tips for Travel Filmmaking in Tough Terrain
Toby Hart and Pete Hutchinson from Outsight Creations provide six tips for filming in tough locations Read More25 October 2018
Read: 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Director
Director and filmmaker Charlie Watts provides his top 10 tips for anyone destined for or sitting in the director’s chair Read More09 August 2018
Read: Light Leaks and Lens Flares | FREE 4K Overlay Download and Tutorial
Finding quality free overlays online can be painful, so here’s a free 4K pack of light leaks and lens flares to save you the hassle Read More02 August 2018
Read: WexShorts Winner ‘DAY ZERO’ | Behind the Shoot
We go behind the scenes with our first WexShorts competition winner Jamie Hancock who discusses the production of his cinematic short, documenting Cape Town’s growing water crisis Read More26 April 2018
Read: How to Become a Wildlife Filmmaker | 11 Tips
Zoologist and Camera assistant Tania Esteban draws on her experience and provides 11 top tips for the budding wildlife filmmaker Read More16 April 2018
Read: How To Become A Video Journalist | 8 Tips from Jason N Parkinson
Freelance video journalist Jason N Parkinson shares his eight top tips for aspiring news filmmakers Read More21 March 2018
Read: How to Give Modern Footage a Super 8 Film Look | Free Download
Give your footage that classic Super 8 film vibe with three FREE overlay templates from Pete Hutchinson Read More09 March 2018
Read: How to Use A Green Screen | A Beginner's Tutorial on Chroma Keying
Mark Rose from Global Fire Creative explains how to set up and film using a green screen. He also discusses the process of chroma key compositing in Adobe After Effects, and runs through lighting and Read More16 January 2018
Read: Behind The Shoot: Filming Big Wave Surfers with the LUMIX GH5
Panasonic LUMIX Ambassador Jamie Hancock shares his experiences filming one of the most dangerous surfing events in the world Read More12 January 2018
Read: Behind the Shoot: Filming Boardmasters Festival with the Sony FS5 and FS7
One third of Brother Film Co Marcus Ellingham takes us behind the scenes, during the production company’s Boardmasters Festival 2017 shoot Read More01 December 2017
