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

Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal being used to film a person on an iPhone

Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal review: your AI camera operator

By George Cairns published

Review This budget smartphone gimbal has some innovative design features that help give it the edge over its rivals

best photo organizing software

The best photo organizing software in 2024

By George Cairns last updated

UPDATED Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI gimbal held in a hand outside in a green field

Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI review: follow your every move

By George Cairns published

Review Get your smartphone to tilt, pan, crane, and glide with the AI-assisted Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI

iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) tablet held in a hand

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) review: creative freedom

By George Cairns published

Review The iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) lets you put your foot down with video editing and photo fixing

Godox ML60II Bi

Godox ML60II Bi review: powerful LED light for video creators in a studio or on location

By George Cairns published

review The Godox ML60II Bi walks the tightrope between being both a studio light and a portable location light source

DJI RS 4

DJI RS 4 review: a gimbal that takes the stress out of keeping a DSLR stabilized

By George Cairns published

review Capture tripod-steady shots without a tripod and smooth tracking shots without laying tracks!

Hobolite Iris

Hobolite Iris review: the Creator Kit is complete lighting system made miniature

By George Cairns published

review Despite its small stature, the Hobolite Iris LED produces some eye-catching results.

Godox Magic XT1 microphone held in a hand

Godox Magic XT1 review: magic's in the air

By George Cairns published

Review This wireless mic kit boasts a unique design feature - but could it be magic?

RØDE Phone Cage with mounted lighting and microphone accessories

RØDE Phone Cage review: mount options aplenty on this solid iPhone cage

By George Cairns published

Review Combine your smartphone with a host of movie-making accessories

Zhiyun Molus B500 light in a studio

Zhiyun Molus B500 COB Video Light review: Zhiyun's most powerful light yet

By George Cairns published

Review The Zhiyun Molus B500 is a powerful studio key light that you can control remotely

best lights for YouTube videos - young photographer starting vlog with smartphone and two-light set-up

The best lights for YouTube videos in 2024

By George Cairns last updated

Buying guide We’ve gathered a collection of LED lights to help you make your YouTube videos stand out from the crowd

Zhiyun Molus X60 video light in a hand

Zhiyun Molus X60 and X60 RGB COB lights review: these ultra-portable lights pack a punch

By George Cairns published

Review The Zhiyun Molus X60 range provides portable but powerful key and fill lighting on location

Nomatic LUMA Camera Pack worn on a man's back

Nomatic LUMA Camera Pack 18L review: compact style

By George Cairns published

Review A compact and lightweight camera backpack for mirrorless and mobile photographers

FeiyuTech Scorp 2 gimbal being held by a man

FeiyuTech Scorp 2 review: a gimbal with an AI twist

By George Cairns published

Review Maneuver your mirrorless camera with ease with this affordable AI-assisted gimbal

Gomatic LUMA Camera Sling on a persons shoulder

Nomatic LUMA Camera Sling 12L review

By George Cairns published

Review A compact and lightweight sling bag that ensures your camera gear is close to hand

Shure MoveMic in its case next to the reciever

Shure MoveMic Two Kit microphone review

By George Cairns published

Review Transmit high-quality audio to a camera or smartphone with ease

A man holding up two action cameras next to each other and yelling

Action cam smackdown as we pit the GoPro Hero 12 versus the DJI Osmo Action 4

By George Cairns published

Versus Head to head: We put the GoPro Hero 12 Black and the DJI Osmo Action 4 through their action-camera paces

Godox WES2 Microphone and case on a wooden table

Godox WES2 microphone review: plug-and-play recording for your smartphone

By George Cairns published

Review Boost the audio production values of your video content with this wireless mic system

Shimoda Urban Explore 25 on a wooden table

Shimoda Urban Explore 25 review: hit the streets in style

By George Cairns published

Review Customize this backpack to suit your photography needs and carry your kit in comfort while on a city shoot

DJI RS 4 Pro gimbal with a camera attached in use

DJI RS 4 Pro review: heavy lifter

By George Cairns published

Review Get your heavy payloads to tilt, pan, crane track and glide almost effortlessly with this heavy-lifter

Joby SeaPal waterproof case being pulled out of a river

Joby SeaPal Waterproof Phone Case review

By George Cairns published

Review Take your smartphone for a deep dive and capture underwater clips and stills

Boyamic microphone in its charging case on a tree stump

Boyamic microphone review: relieve dropout headaches with onboard recording

By George Cairns published

Review Capture wireless audio without worrying about signal dropout thanks to onboard recording

A camera strapped to a harness on a man's chest

Shootout: Can the iPhone 15 Pro Max compete with a dedicated action camera? I recruited a stuntman to find out

By George Cairns published

feature The GoPro Hero 12 Black is many people's go-to camera for action, but can the iPhone 15 give it a run for its money?

Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ in its charging case

Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ review

By George Cairns published

Review Record your voice (or that of an interviewee) without being limited by the length of a cable

Zhiyun Fiveray FR100C light wand being held by blond woman

The best LED light sticks and light wands for photography in 2024

By George Cairns last updated

Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution

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