Latest articles by George Cairns
Neewer CB200C COB RGB LED video light review
Review Add a wide range of colors and effects to your studio shoots with this powerful LED
Neewer Teleprompter X14 III review
Review Talk directly to a camera with confidence and always stick to your script!
Godox Cube-SC Wireless Mic review
Review A marvellous mini mic kit for smartphone users who want to sound great but travel light
Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 review
Review Convert long clips into slickly edited social media sequences complete with graphics, transitions, and effects
Apple Pencil Pro review: edit your work with pro precision
Review The Apple Pencil Pro provides an intuitive and ergonomic way to interact with your iPad Pro
Saramonic Blink500 ProX B2R review
Review This wireless smartphone and camera-compatible mic goes the distance without signal loss!
Reolink Argus 4 Pro review
Review Enjoy a 180º view of your property in 4K and full color (even at night!)
Hobolite Avant Max and Hobolite Mini Max Creator Kits review: go big, or small, with retro lighting
Review A pair of powerful and attractive studio and location lights that will turn heads as well (as illuminate them!)
Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'
INTERVIEW Cinematographer of chart-topping movie 'No Way Up' talks the kit and technical approach behind the disaster-horror hit
RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Accessory Mount review: simple but effective
Review Expand your MagSafe-compatible smartphone’s shooting options courtesy of this simple but effective gadget
Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E review: bigger payloads at a smaller price
Review This heavy-lifting stabilizer lets you make smooth cinematic moves with a heavy DSLR payload
Movavi Video Editor 2024 (24.6.0) review: make your social feed pop
Review Convert your long rambling clips into slick social media sequences complete with eye-catching graphics, transitions and effects
Best lavalier microphone: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
Buying guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!
"It makes my blood boil" – an entire generation has got video wrong (and AI makes it worse)
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?
Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal review: your AI camera operator
Review This budget smartphone gimbal has some innovative design features that help give it the edge over its rivals
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI review: follow your every move
Review Get your smartphone to tilt, pan, crane, and glide with the AI-assisted Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) review: creative freedom
Review The iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) lets you put your foot down with video editing and photo fixing
Godox ML60II Bi review: powerful LED light for video creators in a studio or on location
review The Godox ML60II Bi walks the tightrope between being both a studio light and a portable location light source
DJI RS 4 review: a gimbal that takes the stress out of keeping a DSLR stabilized
review Capture tripod-steady shots without a tripod and smooth tracking shots without laying tracks!
Hobolite Iris review: the Creator Kit is complete lighting system made miniature
review Despite its small stature, the Hobolite Iris LED produces some eye-catching results.
Godox Magic XT1 review: magic's in the air
Review This wireless mic kit boasts a unique design feature - but could it be magic?
RØDE Phone Cage review: mount options aplenty on this solid iPhone cage
Review Combine your smartphone with a host of movie-making accessories
Zhiyun Molus B500 COB Video Light review: Zhiyun's most powerful light yet
Review The Zhiyun Molus B500 is a powerful studio key light that you can control remotely
