The Battle to Beat Malaria in extreme close up Large Sensor Cinematography, Natural History The team behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have developed and tested a new malaria vaccine and BBC cameras were tracking their progress all the way. The inside story can be … Read more
Making a Mini-Epic – A Real Bug’s Life Natural History A Real Bug’s Life is among the most ambitious and innovative natural history series ever made. Over nine episodes the Disney+ docu series uses the latest technology to shine a … Read more
Greensleeves- A Film To Satirise Influencers on Fashion Large Sensor Cinematography Greenwashing. It’s the art of presenting a product or a brand as eco-friendly and sustainable when, in reality, it’s anything but. As consumers increasingly seek out ethical and environmentally conscious … Read more
Washing Away – Documenting London’s Last Launderettes Large Sensor Cinematography In the hustle and bustle of modern life, doing laundry may seem like a mundane chore. Yet, within the walls of a launderette, it becomes a uniquely personal experience, performed … Read more
FIELDTRIP: Exploring the Uncharted Frontiers of Science Fiction Large Sensor Cinematography “FIELDTRIP,” a 25-minute science fiction, multiple award-winning short film, stands as a testament to the creative ingenuity and collaborative spirit of filmmakers Paul Arion and Soren Bendt. Shot against the … Read more
Linney has high speed food shoots licked with Ember Large Sensor Cinematography In the world of food commercials you only have a limited time before the item you are photographing begins to lose its appetising freshness. “If a lettuce wilts or a … Read more
Solar Panels Boost Video Village Power Solutions In the past, portable location power was only possible using a generator but the latest AC batteries give a real emissions-free alternative for many applications. Best of all, the addition … Read more
Phoenix Rise Large Sensor Cinematography There’s a stigma that some kids’ shows can have which is about tending to have the same quite high key look and not affording that many creative opportunities,” says Claudio Cadman, the show’s director of photography (Cunk On Earth)…
Tracking the shots on Midsomer Murders… with Ronin 4D Large Sensor Cinematography You’d be forgiven for thinking that time moves rather slowly in the rural villages of Midsomer, but behind the scenes technology has not stood still. For the evergreen ITV crime drama’s … Read more
Apple TV’s Earth At Night In Colour Natural History Natural History DP, Mark Payne Gill shoots a series entitled Earth At Night In Colour using Astrograph lenses and Canon ME20 with 4m ASA in order to shoot entire episodes being lit just by the moon.
Area 51 Incident delivers horror thrills from the Abyss Large Sensor Cinematography Horror fans will devour Area 51 Incident. The new movie from genre specialists Dark Abyss Productions imagines an alien species landing on earth to make it their new home and to commit … Read more
The not so Hapless production story behind the new Netflix sitcom Large Sensor Cinematography The new comedy series Hapless which landed on Netflix this month will have viewers unaware of its extraordinary journey to the screen. The British sitcom starring Tim Downie (The King’s … Read more
The grade: Core Post’s Matt Brown on Brassic 3 Large Sensor Cinematography Core Post’s Matt Brown on the HDR grade and key scenes in the third season of Sky Original, Brassic Brassic is a comedy series set in North West of England, which … Read more
Netflix Surgeon’s Cut Shooting With Cinema Cameras and Lenses Large Sensor Cinematography Netflix’s cinematic documentary, ‘The Surgeon’s Cut’ has won a well-deserved Emmy in the category of Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary. This four-chapter series demonstrates some new and intriguing filming techniques. … Read more
Shooting Tyger on SIGMA Classic Primes Large Sensor Cinematography New British indie feature Tyger has finished filming with a Canon C500 II and SIGMA Classic Primes, a combination picked to enhance the emotional impact of an ex-soldier’s internal conflict. … Read more
Going viral with Venice in lockdown London Enterprising young filmmakers Edoardo Forato and Fyras Slaiman hope their new short film In-Flu-Enza will catch the attention of producers and directors. The period drama, set amid the 1920 Spanish flu outbreak, … Read more
Resource Productions: Breaking down the glass door Resource Productions: Breaking down the glass door The film and TV industry is a Catch-22 for many aspiring filmmakers. How can you attract the attention of producers, commissioners and agents … Read more
Indie feature shoots under Covid-conditions Large Sensor Cinematography Reports of the death of independent filmmaking are premature. Indie feature This Is The Night Mail has been produced entirely under lockdown with a degree of ingenuity and ‘can-do’ spirit that augurs well … Read more
Sea Dragon shot with Sumire Primes Large Sensor Cinematography Who loves a peek behind the scenes? We caught up with Clemens Majunke, DP on the short film Sea Dragon directed by James Morgan Photography, to find out more about his … Read more
Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas Large Sensor Cinematography The Notting Hill Carnival 2020 Access All Areas production is in the final stages of production. Shooting in Kennington Studios, Abbey Road and other locations, they aim to capture the flavour … Read more
Canon CN20 lenses pitched perfectly for World Cup heroics Large Sensor Cinematography To many Indians, the nation’s World Cup cricket triumph in 1983 is as culturally significant as England’s momentous soccer success in 1966. A new film replays the achievement in all … Read more
Behind the scenes – Mark Ronson: From the Heart Large Sensor Cinematography The hour-long BBC/YouTube Originals co-production documentary Mark Ronson: From the Heart was released at the end of 2019. The film delves into the mind of one of the most acclaimed … Read more
Amis Productions takes the ME20 to sea Large Sensor Cinematography The capabilities of the Canon ME20F-SH for capturing extraordinary video in extreme low light conditions has caught the attention of producers working on projects outside of wildlife filming. Amis Productions, … Read more
VEO unlocks creative freedom for Affixxius Films Super Slow Motion Affixxius Films are firm believers that there is no point in producing something that is different if it isn’t also engaging. That’s why the creative video agency turned to the … Read more
Gramco.studio plays games with Phantom VEO 4K for Manolo Blahnik Super Slow Motion As the fashion world revolves more and more around social media so creative directors like Graeme Montgomery have cut their cloth accordingly. As one of the world’s leading photographers and … Read more
Pioneer Productions and Canon ME20 captures secret world of Nocturnal Britain Natural History Sport’s broadcasters have a reputation for advancing live production techniques but wildlife filmmaking routinely pushes camera technology about as far it can go in efforts to explore the natural world. … Read more
Proper diagnosis saves The Good Karma Hospital from location drama Large Sensor Cinematography Hit ITV medical drama The Good Karma Hospital required a top to toe check-up of its own to keep camera equipment operational in the heat and dust of a location … Read more
Star Wars fan film delivers blockbuster action with Kowa primes Large Sensor Cinematography From the opening tracking shot extending back from rugged desert dunes to reveal a guard jumping into a World War II army truck you know you are watching a movie … Read more
Friday Night Dinner for Celere primes Large Sensor Cinematography The latest series of long running Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner for Big Talk productions was filmed by DoP Matt Wicks using Celere primes. Each series has been distinguished … Read more
Sci-Fi Short Shoots Anamorphic On 16:9 Sensor Large Sensor Cinematography Shooting anamorphic with KOWA anamorphic lenses and a 16:9 widescreen camera is an unusual combination but it proved the perfect technical and aesthetic choice for a futuristic short film about … Read more
Filming a car stunt at 1000fps on VEO Super Slow Motion A high-speed car stunt filmed in 4K at 1000fps on a Phantom VEO 4K is the centrepiece to a new online campaign for Irwin Tools. The brief for the three-minute … Read more
Dare the Unknown with the F55 in neon-lit Hong Kong Large Sensor Cinematography Fashion brand Palladium wants you to ‘Dare the Unknown’ in a new promo featuring rule-breaking New York-based super model Jazzelle (Zanaughtti), London Grime artist Octavian and Arthur Bray, a Hong … Read more
Those shoes were made for Phantom VEO 4K Super Slow Motion Dropping things into paint and throwing objects at shoes is the kind of attention grabbing visual you only do in a commercial and the kind of concept that demands to … Read more
Owl Short Film shot with Phantom VEO – “More Efficient and More Productive” Super Slow Motion It’s part of the job description of every natural history filmmaker to travel, often overseas, typically to remote locations or extreme environments – or both – and without the luxury … Read more
Going Fast and Furious with Reds and Celeb 250s Large Sensor Cinematography Film producer Lars Sylvest has a successful track record producing features with stars such as Sandra Bullock, Kevin Bacon and Kurt Russell but he’s long harboured a passion project to … Read more
Sigma Cine Primes and Canon C700 capture the post-apocalypse Large Sensor Cinematography To survive in a world destroyed by global warming a family needs to make a heartbreaking decision which could split them apart forever. This is the dystopian vision of writer-director … Read more
Documenting a race against time for Africa’s elephants Natural History The fate of Africa’s elephants, under immediate threat from poaching and an irrevocably changing habitat, should concern us all but filmmaker Lizzie Daly is intent on making a difference. The … Read more
The Good Karma Hospital, series 2 Large Sensor Cinematography For series two of Tiger Aspect’s India-set hospital drama, freshening things up without losing what made the show a hit is key for the producers. Olly Grant reports from the Sri … Read more
Wacky Races: Rogue Films jumps aboard The Grand Tour Rally Large Sensor Cinematography In celebration of Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour, social media stars took to roads across the world in The Grand Tour Rally cars. To fuel their favourite … Read more
Offspring take wildlife night filming to new levels Natural History The extreme low light 4m ASA Canon ME20F-SH has been used by Offspring Films to capture the behaviour of one of the world’s fastest mammals at night for the first … Read more
Classical music gets unconventional treatment Large Sensor Cinematography Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi takes inspiration from the elements of nature in his latest stunning work so any recording of his electric live performances have a lot to … Read more
Off The Fence use Canon ME20 for night filming of elephants in Botswana Natural History The extreme low light Canon ME20F-SH (4m ASA) has been used by Off the Fence Productions on assignment for Vulcan Productions to support the US TV premiere of Naledi: One Little … Read more
The Edge pits Celere versus the elements Large Sensor Cinematography Brimming with the elemental forces of nature, Wales is a land of dramatic scenery from coastline to mountains captured by The Edge Picture Company for a distinctive new campaign. Regional … Read more
The force is strong for Star Wars: Made GREAT in Britain Large Sensor Cinematography Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was 2016’s top-grossing film at the UK box office, more than £1m ahead of its nearest competitor, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. … Read more
Capturing natural magic in 8K with Red DSMCW-Helium Large Sensor Cinematography Shooting high resolution video to extract useable frames has become a handy and relatively common technique in live sports and feature film visual effects but Banana Split Productions has made … Read more
Pretzel Films mixes a zany cocktail with Alexa Mini and Superspeeds Large Sensor Cinematography Pretzel Films mixes a zany cocktail with Alexa Mini and Superspeeds An online commercial for drinks brand Island Oasis achieves a zingy yet retro flavour thanks to a smart creative … Read more
Basketmouth plays Wembley with multi-camera production values Other The sell out show Basketmouth Live @ The SSE Arena, Wembley was not only a high octane gig for the Nigerian comedian but a night of great success for live … Read more
Midsomer Murders now shooting with Cooke Mini S4i lenses Large Sensor Cinematography The current long-running Drama, Midsomer Murders has a new look as a consequence of replacing the old faithful ARRI UltraPrimes for Cooke Uncoated Mini S4i supplied by VMI. Now in … Read more
Filming Lucid is a dream come true Large Sensor Cinematography Cinematographers often eulogise about the alchemy of vintage optics combined with a high-end digital cine camera but for most low budget features their use remains a distant dream. For Lucid, … Read more
Eliana’s Wish To Run: When giving time really means money Large Sensor Cinematography Generously giving their time and expertise, independent production company Pretzel Films alongside the staff and pupils of Saint Ronan’s School, filmed a promo to help give a young girl a … Read more
The Great Migration – Long Lens Action! Natural History DoP Geraint Warrington has just completed filming the prestigious documentary series on the Migration of Wildebeest across the African Plains. “The Great Migration” is a 4 part 1 hour documentary series … Read more
Getting the right balance with MoVI and Ready Rig Large Sensor Cinematography A short film for Heathrow Airport illustrates the detailed preparation necessary to ensure simple ideas take flight. The one-minute long film produced by Hungry Man Productions via agency Havas Creative … Read more
Nocturnal activity caught on camera for the first time Natural History The biggest prize in natural history filmmaking is to capture animal behaviour in a way that’s never been done before. Offspring Films achieved this in its eye-opening document of Tarsiers … Read more
Va Va VMI, shot EPIC! Large Sensor Cinematography The driver, a normal member of the public, arrives at the dealership to test the new Renault Clio. As the car approaches a T-junction, the salesman presses the Va Va Voom … Read more
Olive Green – The World’s First Interactive Feature Length Film for English Language Learning Large Sensor Cinematography The jump from producing adverts, training videos and corporate films to shooting a feature length movie is a daunting prospect. However, this was not the only challenge that production company … Read more
Closing in on Perfection with the Sony PMW-F55 Large Sensor Cinematography “The F55 images were amazing. I would definitely use the Sony again.” Said Richard Stoddard, DOP on a new S4C feature film. The film follows the story of a couple … Read more
4K delivers a virtual reality for Google Large Sensor Cinematography A flagship event held at a top London venue for Google executives and guests is no typical night out on the town. VIPs drawn from across Europe Middle East and … Read more
In Fear revives the thriller Large Sensor Cinematography A couple are lost on a deserted, maze-like country road. Surrounded by thick woods and with night closing in, the scene of terror is set. In Fear, funded by Studio … Read more
Nothing says opulence like a Bentley Large Sensor Cinematography Buyers of the Bentley prestige marque benefit from a personal experience that guarantees that the car is tailored to their exacting specification. Creating a promotional film that communicates the vehicle’s … Read more
Make way for the film crew (as long as it uses Alexa!) – Primark Large Sensor Cinematography “The fashion shoot used to be for the stills guys. If there was a video crew, they’d be up second and have to fit around the photographers.” Bemoans producer, Andy … Read more
The Job Lot, ITV1. Arri Alexa Large Sensor Cinematography VMI supplied equipment for Big Talk’s series The Job Lot for ITV1, a 6 x 30 minute situation comedy from Big Talk Productions for ITV; about life, love and long-term unemployment. … Read more
Some Girls 2, BBC3, Arri Alexa Large Sensor Cinematography VMI have supplied equipment on Hat Trick’s second series of “Some Girls” for BBC3. Shot in London over 6 weeks by Greg Duffield, DOP, the series was shot using a … Read more
Film-making with Flare Large Sensor Cinematography “Since the days of Alien, Bladerunner and the early Star Trek features, science fiction has become CG-dominated. There are notable exceptions, such as Moon but largely the green screen has … Read more
Our Girl, BBC1. Arri Alexa Large Sensor Cinematography Little is beyond today’s large sensor cameras. But making Leighton Buzzard look like Afghanistan proved quite a challenge for the Arri Alexa and Canon C300PL with Zeiss UltraPrimes hired from … Read more
Poirot Series 13, ITV. Arri Alexa Large Sensor Cinematography VMI supplied a double Alexa Package with Cooke S4i Primes and Optimo zooms for the 13th and last series of Poirot staring David Suchet for ITV’s flagship Period Drama. VMI … Read more
Delicious, The Film. Arri Alexa Large Sensor Cinematography “Over the past two years, everything has changed. Now we find ourselves using the same cameras and lenses whether we’re producing a TV comedy or an independent feature film. And … Read more