Author Archives: alisterchapman

The PMW-F5 and F55 are fantastic cameras. If you have the AXS-R5 raw recorder the dynamic range is amazing. In addition because there is no gamma applied to the raw material you can be very free with where you set … Continue reading →

I’m running an in depth and extensive workshop on Sony’s PMW-F5 and F55 cameras in LA on the 4th of June at AbelCine. This workshop is for DP’s and DiT’s and will look at how to setup and configure the … Continue reading →

Sorry folks for the delay in announcing this, work got in the way. The winners in the My Horizons film contest are: 1st Prize: Bob Wall FW Focus Productions and “Choices” 2nd Place: Anna Possberg “My Ice World” 3rd Place: … Continue reading →

So here’s a little something I have been working on. This was born out of necessity and the reality of shooting 4K ENG style with a large sensor camera. Like many I needed a zoom lens with a good zoom … Continue reading →

There’s only one place left on my storm chasing workshop if you fancy a workshop with a difference and a bit of an adventure. http://www.xdcam-user.com/2013/05/storm-chasing-workshop-and-adventure-may-23rd-to-may-30th-come-join-me/

I have been given the opportunity to place an order for a minimum of 5 Zunow 16-28mm f2.8 FZ mount lenses. The list price for this lens is EUR 7650 ($11K) but if we can order a minimum of 5 … Continue reading →

Fancy something a bit different? Want a bit of excitement and adventure whilst learning new video and photography skills? Why not join me on this week long adventure workshop? Don’t forget as a training workshop this trip is tax deductable! … Continue reading →

Sony have released version 2.0 of the firmware for the Sony Action Cam along with updates for the Play Memories Software that is used to remotely connect to the camera via an iPad, iPhone or Android device. Click Here to … Continue reading →