Author: Paul Joy

Tascam DR-100 mkII vs Zoom H4n Review

I’ve been using the Zoom H4n audio recorder since early 2009 and for the most part I’ve been very happy with the results. Anyone that’s been shooting with DSLR’s over the last couple of years will be well aware of the audio limitations of these cameras and the need to...

The Canon 5D mark III is announced

The long awaited Canon 5D mkIII has been revealed today . The camera’s most notable new features for use in video production are as follows: • Digic 5+ processor (supposedly reduces moire, rolling shutter and aliasing) • Dedicated video / still switch like that on the 7D • HDMI stays...

Zacuto EVF vs SmallHD DP4 – which EVF?

Stand alone EVF’s (Electronic View Finders) have become quite popular recently mainly because they solve a few of the niggles associated with shooting video on a DSLR. It’s very limiting trying to shoot handheld using the built in LCD on a DSLR, even if your’e using a viewfinder attachment like...

Using a Glidetrack for photography

I was called recently by professional photographer Mike Harrington runs a specialty packshot company called “The Packshot People“. As well as specialising in product photography Mike also shoots a lot of images for the stock image giant Getty Images. With the London olympics big in the news this year Mike was in...

Must See: Slow it down

I absolutely love this, simple use of slow-mo (via twixtor), great music and above all some fantastic camera work with a Canon 550D. Well done to 17 year old Sacha Powell who is a studying Filmmaking at Brighton & Hove City College. Thanks to Pete Naylor for making me aware...

Must See: Flying People in NYC

How cool is that! Apparently these guys were creating as a marketing piece for the movie Chronical. Very creative!