The Cooke Mini S4 Lens-Set
This short article provides an overview of the lens choices for a large format camera such as the Red Epic Dragon, Sony F65 or Arri Alexa. It explains why the lens you use matters and takes look at the Cooke S4 Lenses.
Welcome to the Camberwell Studios Blog
Welcome to our blog pages, newly restructured to better reflect the our customers are interested in.
| Studio Life | Our occasional review of the work coming through our doors. We often get early sight of trends that will become important. 2016 was all about 360º and VR. |
| Greenscreen | Greenscreen shoots are amongst our most regular. In our articles we cover a wide variety of greenscreen matter that should be helpful for beginners through to the experienced. |
| Equipment Reviews | Choosing the right equipment to film with will take up any Production Managers time. There are always options and trade offs to take into account. Our occasional kit reviews will tell you more. |
| Film Production Tips | How do you film noir? Which is best, filming in greenscreen and ‘fixing it in post,’ or filming in camera? Photography and continuous light – which is best? |
If you would like to write for Camberwell Studios we would be interested to hear from you. Email: studios@camberwellstudios.co.uk and put ‘writer’ in the subject line.
Get in touch on 020 7737 0007 email us on studio@camberwellstudios.co.uk
RED Epic Dragon 6K – Camera Review
In another of our occasional digital camera reviews we look at the new RED EPIC Dragon like to use? This short article provides as overview of the technical performance of the Dragon from a DOP and cameraman’s point of view.
Camberwell Studios – Christmas Video 2014
We enjoy making the Xmas video – a chance to stretch our own creative muscles. Nothing too serious. Enjoy Tai Campbell and Sam Parkinson as they round up the years major news stories with a right old fun-packed fiesta of festive frivolity.
Sony PXW-FS7 Camera review
The Indie market could really do with a bit of friendly competition to the Canon C100/300 range so it was with great pleasure to visit Pinewood Studios for their recent product demonstration of the new Sony PXW-FS7 .
Fashion Styling Tips from the Experts
In this guest blog, experienced fashion stylist Holly Barber talks us what is needed to succeed in this industry amid strong competition and rapidly changing trends.
Holly also offers some top tips about how best to get the most out of your fashion photo shoot or video.
Choosing the Right Kit for Green Screen (A Beginners Guide)
This article will give you some overall guidance about what to use with Green Screen and how best to use the equipment you have. We focus on the DSLR and provide some comparisons with high-end camera’s.
Canon C300 Camera Review
Shooting couldn’t be much easier than on the Canon C300. In terms of ergonomics, design, and sheer image quality there really is nothing else comparable on the market at the minute.
Thinking of Shooting your own Video?
You don’t always have to have the fanciest kit. As long as you have a good idea, a great team, resourcefulness and flexibility in ideas and approaches then your project will impact just as much as a high end video production.
Camberwell Studios – Xmas Video 2013
This is our lovingly made Xmas video 2013. We hope you enjoy and you feel compelled to come down and meet us all.
Have a very merry Xmas and a happy new year
Love from – The Camberwell Studios Team x
Camberwell Studios and Raindance Film Festival Prize – Winners Blog
Last year Camberwell Studios teamed up with Raindance Film Festival and gave away a free studio day worth £1000 to the winner of the Shorts competition. There were some really amazing entries this year and many deserving winners but they final accolade went to Lauren Pouchly, Producer of the winning Film ”Irreversible’.
Black Magic Cinema Camera
This review comes from one of our oldest clients and he talks us through the much hyped Black Magic Cinema Camera 2.5k. With the 4k version working its way around the indie market Chris Corey takes a seasoned look and the Pro’s and Con’s.
A Running Commentary – The Diary of a Work Experience Runner
Phillip Pond, a recent graduate, was asked to create a diary of his experiences in gaining work experience in the Film and TV industry. Phillip, like others, has found it hard to get their foot in the door…
Safety in the Studio: 5 Accidents you can stop before they happen
Kieran Micallef. Camberwell Studios’s studio assistant has braved the most treacherous of production shoots involving earth, fire, wind and ice and survived…
Community Matters – ‘ Eritrea’s ‘Lost Guy’
Filming foreign cultures can be challenging, especially if you do not know of its origins and history…
The Importance of an Autocue and Operator
Excuse me, please listen on this Tannoy (public speaker system) I am asking you to hoover (vacuum) your astroturf (artificial turf) while sipping from your Thermos (insulated mug) before operating our Autocue (Teleprompter)
Our previous clients who are climbing the ladder of success.
This production article looks at some of our previous clients who are climbing the ladder of success.
The Importance of – The Runner
If you are in TV or Film production then some of the below info may be preaching to the converted.
Made at Camberwell Studios
This blog looks at our previous music video clients who have booked both our Studio 1 and Studio 2.
A New Years Resolution
Ok. For those who have missed their smokie work colleagues at the bike sheds/ wheelie bins, fire escapes and covered awnings for a fag break. Your new years resolutions will not go un-noticed.
The Role of the Make-up Artist
Hair and make-up are key elements in the look and feel of most pieces of film and video. Consequently make-up artists are important crew members and work across many different types of project from fashion film/photography, music promos, commercials and films. They...
What to look for in a Film Studio Recce?
This article will focus on studio recce’s and the best approach to getting the most out of your studio time.
Stephen K Amos makes his presence felt at Camberwell Studios
Last night Camberwell Studios bore witness to an epic enchanting event as Stephen K Amos went about shooting a Pilot for his new show, ‘Guide to Life.’
Setting up 3-Point Lighting
The Three Point Lighting Technique is a standard method used in film, video, photography CGI and stop frame animation.
Soundproofed Studio Shoots: A Best Practice Guide
In this article we will be offering some simple advice to getting the most out of your Soundproofed, Greenscreen Video Production project.
Set Building for the London Film Academy
These past few weeks have really stretched the studios capabilities and this was highlighted and bought to the fore by the arrival of the London Film Academy. They had a huge prep session here and were we were able to offer some consultation for their large production.