Film Live: Academy – Episode 1
Film Live: Academy in our debut TV episode we join our new host Despa Robinson and talk getting started in this crazy world of online video creating. Starting a new online channel can be hard. Especially when you have so many things to juggle and think about to become... read moreFilm Live: Academy – Episode 1
Film Live: Academy in our debut TV episode we join our new host Despa Robinson and talk getting started in this crazy world of online video creating. Starting a new online channel can be hard. Especially when you have so many things to juggle and think about to become...
IBC 2014: Sony PXW-FS7 4K Camera
We are at IBC 2014 and caught up with Ulrich Mors on the Sony stand to check out the pretty awesome looking Sony PXW-FS7 4K camera.
Blackmagic URSA at NAB 2014
The Blackmagic URSA is a new high end digital film camera designed to revolutionise workflow on set.
Blackmagic 4K Production Camera: Shipping, Issues, Fixes
A few updates from Blackmagic Design on the 4K Production Camera. Shoot Ultra HD TV or 4K feature films.
The Scorpion Light
The Scorpion Light is about portability, ease of use, flexibility and affordability. Taking lighting to the limits of your imagination.
Blackmagic Camera Tilta Rigs
The Tilta ES-T07 Camera Rig from ikan is designed for use with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera.
The New Atomos Ninja and Samurai Blade
Today saw the launch of the Atomos Ninja Blade at BVE. As Atomos users, we were keen to give our thoughts on this upgrade from the Ninja 2.
Final Cut Pro X – Is it any good now?
Hardeep Mahal of AppletrainersUK talks to Film Live about the highly anticipated release of Final Cut Pro X
Should you buy a Blackmagic 4K camera or a 2nd hand RED ONE, Sony F3..?
Should you buy a Blackmagic 4K camera or a 2nd hand RED ONE, Sony F3, Canon 5D mk2…?
Canon 5D Mk3 Firmware, Magic Lantern RAW Video, RED Dragon and more
This week, the team brings you the low down on Canon’s New 1.2.1 Firmware and essential updates from RED on the Dragon upgrade and release. Also, we ask: Why are so many annoyed with Adobe and its Creative Cloud.
Hosted by Ben McNeill and Mat Cooper, Film Live brings you all the latest news and updates from the world of filmmaking and content creating. Read more…
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NAB 2014: Day 1 Roundup
So Day One of the show is all over. Here’s our definitive round up of all the most exciting new announcements from Day One of the World’s largest broadcast media show! Blackmagic Design Once again Blackmagic Design took centre stage at NAB, unveiling the...
NAB 2014 Coverage Kit List
This is the mobile production unit I use when covering events like NAB and IBC. Based around the Sony HXR NX30 Camera.
Red Tails
First Public Promotional Trailer for the feature film RED TAILS. 1944. World War II rages and the fate of the free world hangs in the balance. Meanwhile the black pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program are courageously waging two wars at once — one...The Hobbit: Production Video 3
Another behind the scenes video blog from the set of The Hobbit by Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: Production Video 2
Second production video posted by Peter Jackson himself! Check out his facebook page for more info. In the meantime, enjoy the...FreeAgent – Simple yet powerful online accounting software
As a freelance filmmaker and business owner, I effing HATE accounting. My solution in the first year was a drawer where I stuck all my receipts which I had some vague idea of sorting out “at some point”. Needless to say, when it came round to Tax Return...
