Prolycht have recently launched the Orion 300 FS, a new COB light with a fantastic range of features and output. I’m joined by returning guest Mitch Gross who now works for Prolycht in the US to talk about the technology behind this great new tool.

In this episode, Mitch Gross talks to me about optical theory and lenses.

During his time at AbleCine as a solutions expert, Mitch became known as an excellent educator for his ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.

Mitch has now taken elements of those videos to produce a course for the online education portal Mzed called "The Secret of Optics". This podcast is available as a video on Youtube, please follow the link and subscribe! https://youtu.be/e7e9z2rhiak

Mitch's course on Mzed is available here: https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-secrets-of-optics

In April of 2020 Canon announced the C300 Mk3.  Using the same form factor as the C500 Mk 2, the big change is that the camera uses a Super 35mm sized sensor, not Full Frame.

I am joined by two owner operators and filmmakers, Dave Young and Peter Demetris to discuss the camera as well as its new sibling the C70.

Join in the post podcast debate at https://www.facebook.com/groups/706638870181022

Tuesday the 17th of November 2020 saw the release of the Sony FX6.  In conduction with Top Teks, I managed to get some time with Richard Lewis from Sony to discuss the workings of the new camera.  This isn’t a review as I haven’t managed to get my hands on it but I hope you find it useful.

This was recorded over zoom and so it is available as on YouTube here https://youtu.be/PJCPNbnvyNA

And if you want to buy one, I’m sure the team at Top Teks will be interested in helping you https://www.topteks.com

Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PJCPNbnvyNA

And now for part two of my chat with Art Adams.

There is no real theme to this episode. Its the best bits of the conversation that are not about the tech that were too good to leave on the cutting room floor.

We talk about what it is like getting work, skirt around some tech, a bit of TV set politics, and a bit of laughter.

And you can now join the conversation on our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/706638870181022

Art Adams was until recently a highly regarded freelance DP working in commercials and corporates on the West coast of America.

He is known to many for his extensive contributions to sites like Pro Video Collation and CML.

He recently took up a position at Arri as a Cinema Lens Specialist, a job which allows him to geek out to his hearts content with some of the best cameras and lenses in the world.

In the first of a two parter, Art and I talk about the technical side of cinematography, his extensive camera testing and how he got into cinematography.

So there was no NAB, but manufactures still released an amuse bouche of cameras, lenses and lighting. We couldn’t get hands on so this is just some initial thoughts on the some of the more interesting releases.

Joining me on this episode are DP’s Geoff Boyle and Colin Elves.

On this episode I am joined by Four wildlife cameramen and women; Justine Evans, Robin Smith, Simon De Glanville and Sue Gibson.

They talked to me about their amazing experiences filming wildlife for programmes such as Blue Planet and Life on Earth.

You can find out more about my guests here:

Justine Evans: International Assoc. Of Wildlife Filmmakers
Robin Smith: www.robinsmith.tv or @robinsmithtv on Instagram
Simon De Glanville www.simondeglanville.co.uk
Sue Gibson movidiam.com/susangibson or @smgibbo on Instagram

Back with more stories from the frontline and how crews are covering COVID-19 whilst adhering to the rules on social distancing.

This week I am joined by Andrew Johnston and Rav Vadgama who tell me how they are respectively covering current affairs and news during the crisis.

Do let me know what you think, either by leaving a comment on the website, on twitter or email 

And if you really like it, you can now support this podcast by buying me a coffee

Whilst virtually all other TV and film production has stopped, news crews are still working hard to keep us informed whilst sticking to the rules of social distancing and social isolation - which is pretty hard!

In the first of a mini series, John Templeton discusses how he and his team are working with the social distancing guidelines shooting lives on the streets of London for a major US broadcaster.

If you are an ENG op, an editor, engineer or producer please get in touch to tell us your story of how you are covering COVID-19.  You can get in touch by emailing [email protected]