Author: David Johns

New software is Magic

Posted on February 6, 2015February 15, 2015 by David Johns

A substantial upgrade has been released to Red Giant’s “Magic Bullet” suite of products including Looks, Colorista, Mojo and Cosmo as

Twitter Video: a news revolution?

Posted on January 28, 2015February 11, 2015 by David Johns

At the time of writing not everyone’s seeing this in their Twitter app but gradually over the next fortnight or

Video Review: Shoulderpod S1 phone grip

Posted on January 26, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

DSLR cameras may be out of fashion for casual snapping as everyone turns to their increasingly-good mobile phones for stills

Rode unveil “world’s best” microphone

Posted on January 21, 2015February 11, 2015 by David Johns

It’s a bold claim but we’d expect nothing less of Rode. The not-in-the-slightest-bit-shy-and-retiring Australian microphone manufacturer has announced a selection

Video Review: Sony PXW-X180 camcorder

Posted on January 10, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

Sony’s PXW-X180 camcorder is identical to the PXW-X160 except that it adds GPS and WiFi. They’re the latest in a long line

New 4K camcorders from Sony

Posted on January 6, 2015April 25, 2015 by David Johns

Sony has announced a new compact 4K Handycam that builds on last year’s AX100 model but is smaller (30%), lighter

HDR and 4K for Panasonic camcorders

Posted on January 5, 2015February 11, 2015 by David Johns

Two significant feature additions have been unveiled within Panasonic’s latest range of consumer camcorders at CES 2015 – but there’s

Tweaks for Canon consumer camcorders

Posted on January 5, 2015February 11, 2015 by David Johns

Canon has announced revisions to its line up of consumer-grade “point and shoot” camcorders at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.