AWARDS
GEAR OF THE YEAR
IT’S TIME FOR...
Have your say in our annual awards special, honouring the ultimate filmmaking kit and services
T he Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards are recognised worldwide as the pinnacle of achievement for manufacturers of filmmaking hardware, software and services. These accolades are where the most innovative and excellent products, plus the brands behind them, are rightfully acknowledged – and the winners are chosen by professional filmmakers. It’s something special when equipment and services are recognised by the people who actually use them every day. After the lull of the global pandemic, there has been an emergence of a huge swathe of exciting, cutting-edge creations, along with the already-excellent gear that’s passed the test of time. Flagship categories are, as always, for cameras – and there have been
long and hard to compile a shortlist of the best kit and services on the market. But it’s you, the readers, who are the most vital part of the judging process. We’re calling on you to vote for the businesses that have made a significant difference to your work. Please go online and have your say in our easy and quick survey. You don’t have to participate in all categories, only the ones you have experience in – or an opinion in dire need of expressing. As in previous years, we will also give out six editor’s choice awards, for equipment we feel is thoroughly deserving of special recognition. These are in mirrorless camera, cinema camera, audio, support, lighting and special innovation. But the real winners are all decided by you!
some incredible launches. This year, we introduced a category for the best hybrid/crossover camera, to replace the dwindling DSLR shortlist. Cameras are not the only area where invention and quality shine through. Lenses, lights, stabilisers, memory cards, tripods and much more have been going through a technological revolution. That means new releases only get better year after year. Last time out, we added several fresh categories to honour service providers – rental houses and retailers of new and used equipment. They are so often the main point of contact between manufacturers and working professionals. These popular classes remain in 2022. The editorial team and gear testers of Pro Moviemaker have, once again, debated
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