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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 CONTENTS AGENDA 6 SONY’S GLOBAL SPORTS LAUNCH The A9 III pioneers the next step for mirrorless cameras with its global shutter sensor and 120fps frame rate for stills. It’s also joined by the world’s lightest 300mm f/2.8 prime lens, perfect for action. 8 CANON SETS THE GOLD STANDARD Canon’s incredible 24-105mm f/2.8L is the first of a fresh hybrid line-up of lenses bringing power zoom control to the EOS R mirrorless range, as well as offering an expanded focal range with a constant f/2.8 aperture. 1O NANLITE’S SLIMMED-DOWN PANEL SHOW A pair of new Nanlite Pavoslim LED panels offer the benefits of lightweight LED flexible mats, but are quicker to set up and break down. Plus, the Production Futures Breakthrough Talent Awards celebrates youth stars. 12 ADOBE OUTLINES CREATIVE TRENDS Calming Rhythms, Wonder and Joy, Dynamic Dimensions and The New Nostalgia are the emerging global creative trends set to make the biggest visual impact in 2024. But how can this affect your work? 14 GET YOUR FLARES SORTED The Cineflares website is an interactive lens flare library offering handy comparisons with other optics. Plus Astera’s pocket-sized White Remote gives instant point-and-click control of its lighting system. 16 PORTABLE PELI PROTECTION Peli has introduced three personal utility cases in the Micro Case series, providing waterproof and dustproof protection for small tech items. Zhiyun’s latest addition to the Fiveray line is the M20 series of LED lights.
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AWARDS 23 FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR IS GO!
It’s back! The search begins for the best creative talent in the world of commercial indie filmmaking. From branded content to commercials, music videos to YouTubers, the second annual Filmmaker of the Year Awards start now.
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CASE STUDY 36 MEET THE ONE-MAN BRAND
The content creator making a name for himself shooting trade shows reveals the unique rolling location studio he deploys to make sure the cameras are ready to roll in an instant. He speaks on the importance of audio and how he captures it.
ACADEMY 40 MAKING YOUR CASH STRETCH FURTHER
Exploring the fast-growing world of ‘recommerce’ and renting: two sure-fire ways to minimise your spend on equipment this year. We divulge how to avoid the pitfalls of buying used, as well as selling your old and unwanted equipment.
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