film

Become a camcorder pro

Digital Living Like most film professionals, one of their main priorities is to remain invisible to the audience. His tracking shots of little Danny Torrance on his tricycle, peddling down the corridors of the Overlook Hotel are some of the most suspenseful...

29 June 2006, 16:02

Can compact cameras zoom during video?

Digital Living Next time you watch television or a film, look out for zooming and you won't see it used in an otherwise static shot very often. My digital compact camera has video, but it won't zoom during filming -- very annoying!

Tags: shot, compact, tracking, zoom

31 October 2007, 15:28

Leaving Las Vegas

Digital Living I just want to watch the film, thanks. Sony wheeled out the author of The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown, as well as the man starring in the film adaptation, Tom Hanks. Here are my highlights from the show.

11 January 2006, 15:45

Calibrate your LCD television

Digital Living Because most people turn down the lights to watch a film, our recommendations are designed to deliver a better DVD picture in rooms with controlled lighting. You've finally made your move and dumped your bulky tube television for a sleek new flat...

9 May 2005, 15:14

Make the most of high-def content

Digital Living It's also possible to make DVD/HD DVD hybrid discs, meaning you'll be able to buy a HD DVD film and still watch it in your DVD player. High definition may be great for sports and documentaries, but the main driving force behind the technology is...

13 February 2006, 9:37

The 8-step technology detox

Digital Living After much cajoling, begging and in some cases bribing my friends with peanuts, they eventually agreed to sate my televisual hunger by acting out my favourite film of all time, The Lion King. Hello, my name is Andrew Lim and I'm a gadget addict.

14 June 2007, 16:23

Blu-ray and HD DVD: The facts

Digital Living Major film studio backers th Century Fox, Columbia, MGM, Disney, Lionsgate Why should you care about HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc? The simple answer is that these two optical disc formats are the best sources of top-quality, high-definition video...

1 June 2007, 16:40

Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

Digital Living When it launched the first EOS (film) SLR, back in 1987, it was called the EOS 650 -- because 650 is, obviously, a completely logical starting point for a new range of cameras. With the help of your Web site I've decided my new camera will be a...

23 May 2007, 11:55

A brief introduction to global gadget warming

Digital Living The record companies, film studios and television networks are now gasping for product. Gadgets all over the world are losing their cool rapidly. From Scunthorpe to Sydney, we're seeing global gadget warming, and it's going to get worse.

18 April 2006, 11:03