Articles by George Cairns | Digital Camera World

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

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

Neewer iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Cage review

By George Cairns published 12 March 24

Review Capture gimbal-smooth camera moves with your iPhone 15 Pro Max and add accessories such as LEDs and filters to your shooting set-up.

Screenshots from video editing app DaVinci Resolve 18.6

DaVinci Resolve 18.6 review: pro video editing for no cost

By George Cairns published 6 March 24

Review DaVinci Resolve 18.6 boasts a surprisingly comprehensive set of video editing tools for a free video editing app

Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II backpack on a man's back outside in the scottish highlands

Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II review: protect your gear in the great outdoors

By George Cairns published 2 March 24

Review The Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II is a capacious camera backpack that will suit the needs of a wide range of outdoor photographers and videographers

Saramonic Blink500 B2+ microphone attached to a jacket lapel

Saramonic announces the Blink 500 B2+ – an affordable 2-Person Digital Wireless Microphone

By George Cairns published 26 February 24

news Saramonic aims to offer studio-quality sound on a budget with this smartphone-friendly wireless mic kit

Close up of the controls on a Godox LC500R Mini light

Godox LC500R Mini Light Stick review: affordable go-anywhere lighting

By George Cairns published 26 February 24

Review The Godox LC500R Mini is a highly portable and compact LED light wand that can still illuminate the darkest of locations

Nanlite PavoSlim 120C review: a powerful LED panel

By George Cairns published 29 January 24

Review Nanlite’s PavoSlim 120C is a powerful yet portable LED panel that’s suitable for mains powered studio shoots or by battery power on location

Hollyland Venus Liv streaming camera with a man on the camera screen

Hollyland VenusLiv review

By George Cairns published 24 January 24

Review Stream live HD footage to social media sites without being tethered to a desktop PC

Hollyland Lark M2 microphone held between two fingers

Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Mic Combo Kit review

By George Cairns published 10 January 24

Review The Lark M2 is a marvelous mini wireless mic that packs a powerful audio punch

Man holding the SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit

SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max review

By George Cairns published 3 January 24

Review The SmallRig Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit enables you to capture smooth pans, tracks and tilts whatever the weather

Apple Final Cut Pro (10.6.8) review

By George Cairns last updated 15 December 23

review This non-linear editor can turn raw footage into slickly edited sequences thanks to a powerful set of professional post-production tools

Soft glow illuminating the small reflector on the front of a SmallRig RC 60B COB video light

SmallRig RC 60B COB LED Video Light review

By George Cairns published 13 December 23

Review The RC 60B COB LED Video Light combines lightweight portability with impressive power

Godox WEC microphone held between two fingers

Godox WEC review

By George Cairns published 3 December 23

Review The Godox WEC Kit2 enables you to be heard from a distance - even in noisy environments

Godox IVM-S3 microphone being used outside

Godox IVM-S3 review: double-barrelled shotgun mic

By George Cairns published 27 November 23

Review Capture interview sound in noisy locations with this double-barrelled shotgun mic kit

Gomatic McKinnon Cube Pack on a wooden surface

Gomatic McKinnon Cube Pack review: travel smart

By George Cairns published 9 November 23

Review This compact cube transforms into a backpack, providing a lightweight way to transport kit and clothing

A photo of the Photographic Styles page of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max in hand

Social media has demonstrated that you can teach an old dog tricks. Here are 5 photo and video techniques I’ve learned

By George Cairns published 31 October 23

Features Get creative with your clips and stills using these social-media-inspired tips, tricks, and techniques

7Artisans DMic-S wireless microphone review

By George Cairns published 10 October 23

Review Get your voice heard loud and clear - even from a distance - without blowing your budget

Joby Beamo Reel Color LED lighting a model

Joby Beamo Reel Color LED review

By George Cairns published 10 October 23

Review Add a touch of color to your location portraits with this lightweight and highly portable LED

DxO PhotoLab 7 review

By George Cairns published 10 October 23

Review Process your Raw files to perfection using AI-assisted denoising tools and downloadable optics modules

DxO FilmPack 7 review

By George Cairns published 10 October 23

Review Give your digital photos an analog look with this versatile vintage film emulator

Woman holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max phone

The iPhone 15 Pro Max's cameras have reignited my passion for photography!

By George Cairns published 7 October 23

OPINION With its 120mm zoom and Portrait bokeh for telephoto subjects, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is my go-to camera for work and play

Joby Beamo Studio Deluxe Lighting Kit review

By George Cairns published 27 September 23

Review Light up your life - or your face at least - with this budget home studio lighting kit

Godox Virso / Virso S 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System review

By George Cairns published 17 September 23

Review Record high-quality wireless audio from a distance with this versatile mic system

How a photo walk helped me capture a favorite location with new eyes

By George Cairns published 16 September 23

Features Shooting with other photographers opened my eyes to creative new angles and subjects

Why do I still shoot stock if I only get 10 cents a sale?

By George Cairns published 13 September 23

Opinion Picture sales may be pitiful, but video clips are the key to a useful passive income

Best digital asset management software for photographers

By George Cairns published 1 September 23

Buying Guide This is the best DAM software to help you control your ever-growing collection of precious photo and video files

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