Friday June 29, 2007 Pirates attacked in new dimension
“I have seen the future of movies, and this is it.” Thus spake Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks and general film world guru at a recent Cine-Expo shindig in Amsterdam. Katzenberg was referring to the coming of 3D movies and the devastating effect he...
Chinese whispers over The Secret Of The Magic Goard
Disney joins the growing number of Hollywood studios by seeking access to the China’s tightly controlled media and entertainment markets… ...
Thursday June 28, 2007 Digital Video: issue 231 out today!
What are you doing sitting there reading this? Digital Video ’s August issue (and it really is August on several levels) is probably selling out right now in your local newsagents. If you need further incentive to leave home immediately, here’s a few of the...
Get Stauffenberged!
Tom Cruise may have converted half of Hollywood over to Scientology, but the German government won’t be so easily swayed… ...
Tuesday June 19, 2007 YouTube’s world domination
YouTube has announced the launch of nine different versions of its site, tailored to specific regions of the world. The move comes with YouTube’s realisation that over half its visitors come from outside the US.
The new international sites will still contain...
Monday June 04, 2007 Total IKlipz of the heart
Another month, another site attempting to hop on the YouTube bandwagon, but this month’s video hosting site, iKlipz, has something that sets it apart from the myriad pale YouTube imitators with their collections of hip-breaking falls and poorly edited mash...
Friday June 01, 2007 Jobs vs Gates: duller than dishwater
For two technology pioneers Steve Jobs and Bill Gates provoke a wide range of feelings from the public, whether their job involves IT or not. And the recent meeting of the figureheads of Apple and Microsoft at a digital technology conference in San Diego, USA,...
Great filmmaking locations
Have just about recovered from yesterday’s photoshoot at a privately owned steam railway in Sussex; but regardless of the stress levels and the amount of organisation required to put these shoots together, I have to say what a great day it was.
Visiting this...
Thursday May 31, 2007 Freeze Frame: Issue 229
Stop hiding your homemade masterpieces. Send them into Digital Video and we will showcase them to the world ...
Digital Video 230: out today
Yes, it’s that time of the month again when a brand spanking new issue of Digital Video hits the newsagents. And this month, the focus is on becoming a moviemaker.
Inside we have all the advice you need to pick up a camcorder and start making movies....
Thursday May 24, 2007 Digital Video hits cruise control
Though it might not quite be reminiscent of the Marie Celeste, yesterday Digital Video was a quiet ship. Dep Ed Jamie, was at home suffering from man flu, while our utility player (Assistant Ed and Production Ed in one), Marc Chacksfield, was chewing the fat...
Tuesday May 22, 2007 Digital Video on location
Calm has descended like a cosy blanket across the Digital Video team. The most recent issue has been put to bed and we are all behaving a lot more like civilised young folk, than we were in the days leading up to what we call ‘pass for press’ – the ultimate...
60-Second Trailer competition
Only one week and one month left for a chance to win over £14,000 worth of filmmaking gear… ...
Thursday May 17, 2007 Because we Cannes, Cannes, Cannes
It may not be the oldest film festival – Venice trumps it by seven years – but Cannes is certainly the most prestigious, where even the lowly paparazzi need to wear a tux if they are to photograph the stars. It’s back, and looking mighty fine for the ripe old...
