So here comes another. The GoPro Hero 8 is now out and it's time to move to the next model already. Boy, time flies doesn't it. Especially when it comes to GoPro. We'll be on the 20 before we know it. So what does the GoPro 8 offer us? Well we have the usual...
Brighten up your shoot with lighting options from Alias. As the shorter days and lack of bright sunshine kicks in for the winter period, you may need that extra little bit of light for your shoot. At Alias, we don’t just hire cameras, we try and cover everything...
In a bid to do our part with helping the planet become healthier for all living life, we're announcing our environmental policies for you to read as we make changes in our working world so we can do our part. We use a certified waste disposal company to take care of...
Well, it’s happened. Sony have just announced the next big thing…maybe. The Sony PXW-FX9 is the natural progression from the camera that has dominated the handheld market for the last few years, the PXW-FS7 and PXW-FS7ii. Boasting a Full Frame 6K Sensor and 4K...
The Benefits of Trade Shows. Are you heading to IBC in Amsterdam this weekend? We are. And we'll tell you why. With our industry being heavily based in technology it's important for a company like ours to make sure we stay informed and top of current trends, new...
It's hot. Boy it's super hot. I mean melting to my seat hot. But hey, the show must go on. Shoots have to be done, programs have to be made. But what do you need to think about when filming in this sort of sunshine and heat. First off, I'll be mum and say drink plenty...
So another product has been announced by DJI, which will mean another wave of enthusiasm for the handheld gimbal stabilizers. This time it's the DJI Ronin SC. Also known as the shrunk down version of the DJI Ronin S. But why another one? Well, the Ronin S, although a...
How’s it gone so far? By Mark Wilson – Ops Manager Towards the end of 2018, we embarked on a new venture for Alias by turning our training room into a multi-purpose room. It continues to be our training space for the courses run by our Alias Academy department but...
Ops Manager Mark Wilson takes a retrospective look at what Camera Setups in hire used to be. Who else misses the days of simple camera setups and kits like the Sony PMW EX1 and Canon XF305? Cameras that were built for you to take straight out of the bag and...
You can now read MD Danny Dawson's views of his 2017 IBC experience on the front page of Octobers Broadcast Film & Video. If you didn't get the hard copy, then you can check out the digital version via this link. Danny was on location in Amsterdam to see all of...
