George Cairns

George Cairns

George has been freelancing as a photo fixing and creative tutorial writer since 2002, working for award winning titles such as Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, N-Photo and Practical Photoshop. He's expert in communicating the ins and outs of Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as producing video production tutorials on Final Cut Pro and iMovie for magazines such as iCreate and Mac Format. He also produces regular and exclusive Photoshop CC tutorials for his YouTube channel.

Articles by: George Cairns

One of the best iPhone microphones the Rode VideoMic Me-L attached to an iPhone in a persons hands

The best iPhone microphone 2024: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone

By George Cairns last updated

buyers guide We’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production

Rode Wireless Micro next to its retail box with a finger pointing to the microphone

RØDE Wireless Micro review: perfect entry-level wireless mic kit

By George Cairns published

Review This pocket-sized ‘plug and play’ wireless mic kit will dramatically enhance your smartphone audio recordings

NEEWER PA024K Cage for iPhone 15 Pro Max held in the hands of DCW reviewer George Cairns

Best iPhone camera grips in 2024: rigs and cages to hold your smartphone steady

By George Cairns last updated

buying guide Our recommendations for the best iPhone grips and cages that will enable you to shoot steadier stills and clips on your smartphone

Screenshot of the Arcangel website showing a series of book cover images flanked by menus

My income from stock photography dried up… but I have a new way of making money from my photos

By George Cairns published

OPINION Stock photography is dead …but you can still earn decent money for your photos by licensing them for book cover use

Finger reaching out to select one of the RAW capture options in the Halide camera app for iPhone

I’m turning off my iPhone’s AI Camera and going ‘old school’ with my photography, thanks to Halide 2.5’s Process Zero

By George Cairns published

OPINION Apple's AI-assisted cameras can't beat old-school editing

An iPhone in a Neewer cage held in a hand

Neewer Cage for iPhone 16 Pro review: turn your iPhone into a pro camera rig

By George Cairns published

Review Get a better grip when shooting video and stills using this versatile iPhone 16 Pro cage

An Apple iPhone 16 Plus being held in two hands taking a photo

Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: bigger is better

By George Cairns published

Review The iPhone 16 Plus provides a larger display without the need to blow your budget on an iPhone 16 Pro Max

Person holding up an Apple iPhone 16 in both hands to take a photo and smiling widely

Apple iPhone 16 review: catching up with the Pros

By George Cairns published

Review The iPhone 16’s video, audio and photo quality means you can leave your DSLR at home, especially when going on vacation!

Hand reaching up to adjust the Neewer CB200C COB RGB LED video light

Neewer CB200C COB RGB LED video light review

By George Cairns published

Review Add a wide range of colors and effects to your studio shoots with this powerful LED

An iPhone projecting text onto the Neewer Teleprompter X14 III in a large room with audience seating in the background

Neewer Teleprompter X14 III review

By George Cairns published

Review Talk directly to a camera with confidence and always stick to your script!

Woman vlogging with one of the best wireless microphones

Best wireless microphones in 2024 for content creators & performers

By George Cairns last updated

Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones

Godox Cube-SC microphone held in a hand over a wooden surface

Godox Cube-SC Wireless Mic review

By George Cairns published

Review A marvellous mini mic kit for smartphone users who want to sound great but travel light

Screenshots of the desktop version of Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 running on MAcOS showing the process of editing a video

Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 review

By George Cairns published

Review Convert long clips into slickly edited social media sequences complete with graphics, transitions, and effects

Apple Pencil Pro held in a hand

Apple Pencil Pro review: edit your work with pro precision

By George Cairns published

Review The Apple Pencil Pro provides an intuitive and ergonomic way to interact with your iPad Pro

Best Photo Editing software:

The best photo editing software in 2024: retouch, fix and enhance your images

By Rod Lawton last updated

BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

Best camera backpacks for adventures and photoshoots

The best camera backpacks in 2024: carry all your cameras, lenses, and accessories

By George Cairns last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best camera backpacks have plenty of room to carry your camera gear and keep it organized and secure

Blink500 ProX B2R microphone

Saramonic Blink500 ProX B2R review

By George Cairns published

Review This wireless smartphone and camera-compatible mic goes the distance without signal loss!

Reolink Argus 4 Pro security camera attached to a brick wall

Reolink Argus 4 Pro review

By George Cairns published

Review Enjoy a 180º view of your property in 4K and full color (even at night!)

Hobolite Avant Max lighting kit in use

Hobolite Avant Max and Hobolite Mini Max Creator Kits review: go big, or small, with retro lighting

By George Cairns published

Review A pair of powerful and attractive studio and location lights that will turn heads as well (as illuminate them!)

Animated clip from the trailer for airplane disaster / shark horror movie No Way Up

Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'

By George Cairns published

INTERVIEW Cinematographer of chart-topping movie 'No Way Up' talks the kit and technical approach behind the disaster-horror hit

RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Mount

RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Accessory Mount review: simple but effective

By George Cairns published

Review Expand your MagSafe-compatible smartphone’s shooting options courtesy of this simple but effective gadget

Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E gimbal close up being operated by a person's hand

Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E review: bigger payloads at a smaller price

By George Cairns published

Review This heavy-lifting stabilizer lets you make smooth cinematic moves with a heavy DSLR payload

Screenshots of the Movavi Video Editor 2024 software

Movavi Video Editor 2024 (24.6.0) review: make your social feed pop

By George Cairns published

Review Convert your long rambling clips into slick social media sequences complete with eye-catching graphics, transitions and effects

Saramonic Blink500 B2

Best lavalier microphone in 2024: tiny mics to clip to your clothes

By George Cairns last updated

Buying guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!

Two photos of a person standing on a mountain, one with a red cross and one with a green tick overlayed

"It makes my blood boil" – an entire generation has got video wrong (and AI makes it worse)

By George Cairns published

OPINION As an old-school video maker, it makes my blood boil to view vertical portrait-oriented shots on a horizontal widescreen TV. But can I bring myself to shoot vertically?

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