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In episode 6 we chat with Philip Bloom about 4k workflow, how he started working at Sky News, his exciting new projects and reveal some surprising past connections with our very own Paul Ream!

We also launch the Great ExtraShot Cameraman Survey 2014. We want to get an accurate snapshot of what it means to be working in our industry in 2014. We've put together some questions which we think will reveal the day to day experiences of cameramen, not just here in the UK, but across the globe.

The Survey is totally anonymous, so please be honest with your answers. We think the findings will be really useful for everyone and we'll publish the results in a future episode.

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In episode 5 Steve and Paul relive their trip to Ansterdam and IBC.

Paul and Sony made up over a capuccino and discussed all things 4K4F5 along with a hands on session with the star of the show, the new FS7.

Steve shared a cuppa with Canon but didn't find anything new to play with although he got some hints of what may be around the corner.

Arri also got into the 4k groove and announced a new Amira firmware upgrade to give owners upscaled UHD.

Are hand-held stabilisers a fad or a the latest must have and will Paul be buying a Ronin very soon?

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In episode 4 Paul reveals the big secret, how to get 4k on your F5!

Steve is back from his holiday and is not happy about the new fashion of using smartphones to film in dark theatres.

We get some feedback from our listener about our previous DIT discussion.

And we get to the big finale where Paul shares one of the most eagerly awaited tips of the last year...

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In episode 3 Steve and Paul chat with Lighting Cameraman / DoP, Mark Moreve.

Mark has been in the industry for 24 years, (he started very young), and has used every camera under the sun. Steve first met him when they travelled across Mongolia in a Land Rover, a very cosy trip! Paul also spent a few years working alongside Mark, but much nearer to home... Homes Under The Hammer for the BBC.

Are all cameramen early adopters? Of course we all love the latest gadgets but should our clients dictate what we buy?

Paul is outnumbered in his defence of the Sony F5 by Steve and Mark’s continual onslaught of the benefits of the Canon EOS cameras.

Mark talks us through his 4k workflow using the Canon C500 with the very impressive Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q.

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Convergent Design - Odyssey7Q

The Lens Doctor

DJI Ronin

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In episode 2 Paul and Steve get excited by the price of the new DJI Ronin, agonise over Apple and lament the lack of purchases this month.

Have you ever turned down a job beacause of a moral issue? The guys chat about how far they are prepared to go to earn a crust.

Stills or moving pictures? With more and more photographers being asked to shoot video and vice versa, Paul and Steve chat about which skills are transferable and whether it's desirable anyway.

Paul gave his feedback on the Fargo TV series and the guys finished with some recommendation for a couple of companies they recently dealt with; Lenses for Hire and Professional Audio Cables.

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Lenses For Hire

Boeing Preps the 787-9 Dreamliner for Farnborough

DJI Ronin

Cable for F5 headphone socket

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Paul and Steve welcome you to our very first episode. Pull up a chair, order a cappucino and have a listen to our thoughts and experiences on what it means to be a working video professional here in the UK. Collectors will be fighting over this one day!

In this episode Paul talks about his Sony F5 and explains why he told Steve to buy a Canon C300!

Do real cameraman need autofocus? And should Steve send his C300 off to be upgraded?

There was some confusion over exactly what a DIT is (answers on a postcard), although there was consensus that they are becoming more and more valuable.

Paul politely asked editors to embrace FCPX so his new codecs can be used and Steve told us to start watching the fabulous Fargo.

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panascout app

Go Creative Show

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