Top Journalists in Video Production

Jourdan Aldredge No Film School

Writer-filmmaker covering filmmaking tech and trends for No Film School, with frequent gear and workflow explainers. Specialties: Camera/gear news, cinematography tips, post-production updates, industry news for indie creators.

Randi Altman postPerspective

Founder and editor-in-chief of postPerspective, a leading outlet for production/post news and craft coverage. Specialties: Post-production, finishing, editing, color, audio post, facility news.

Johnnie Behiri CineD

Co-Owner/CEO of CineD and veteran documentary cameraman who leads camera/gear coverage and interviews with filmmakers. Specialties: Documentary/camera craft, reviews, interviews, global production trends.

Scott Collins CineMontage (Motion Picture Editors Guild)

Editor and Communications Director of CineMontage, the Motion Picture Editors Guild magazine spotlighting the craft of editing. Specialties: Picture editing craft, post-production community, union and guild news.

Dan Chung Newsshooter

Co‑founder of Newsshooter and longtime field DP/editor who leads practical gear reporting for documentary and broadcast shooters. Specialties: Field production, ENG/doc gear, cameras, workflow and on‑set tools.

Edward Douglas Below the Line

Associate Editor at Below the Line known for in‑depth crafts reporting across cinematography, production design, VFX and editing. Specialties: Below‑the‑line crafts interviews, production and post features, awards coverage.

Ian Failes befores & afters

Founder and editor of befores & afters, a top destination for visual effects and animation reporting and analysis. Specialties: VFX/animation craft and technology, behind‑the‑scenes production deep dives.

Ryan Fleming Deadline (AwardsLine)

Crafts Editor at Deadline’s AwardsLine team, covering below‑the‑line artisans and helping edit crafts features and magazines. Specialties: Film/TV crafts, awards-focused artisan coverage, editing/production features.

Carolyn Giardina Variety

Senior Entertainment Technology & Crafts Editor at Variety (joined 2024), leading coverage of production and post‑production tools and artistry. Specialties: Entertainment technology, cinematography, editing, sound, VFX; production/post workflows.

Matt Grobar Deadline

Senior Film Reporter at Deadline and producer of the Production Value video series spotlighting leading below‑the‑line talent. Specialties: Film crafts interviews, awards season artisans, production features.

Charles Haine No Film School

Tech editor/contributor at No Film School and educator who writes accessible deep dives on production and post workflows. Specialties: Cameras/gear, color grading, workflows, producing/entrepreneurship for filmmakers.

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Jay Holben American Cinematographer (ASC)

Shot Craft and Technical Editor at American Cinematographer, providing practical, technical cinematography guidance and features. Specialties: Cinematography technique, lighting, optics; author of the Shot Craft column.

Noah Kadner American Cinematographer (ASC)

Virtual Production Editor at American Cinematographer focusing on LED stage and real‑time workflows across film and TV. Specialties: Virtual production, LED volumes, real‑time engines, production tech.

Nino Leitner CineD

Co‑CEO of CineD and cinematographer who leads camera/gear reviews and global trade‑show reporting. Specialties: Camera reviews, documentaries/commercial production, industry gear coverage and education.

Scott Macaulay Filmmaker Magazine (The Gotham)

Editor‑in‑Chief of Filmmaker Magazine, covering indie production, craft and the business of making films. Specialties: Independent film industry and production, craft profiles, market/festival trends.

Adrian Pennington IBC | IBC365 / IBC Daily

Prolific features writer for IBC/IBC365 and IBC Daily, covering cutting‑edge production tech and workflows across film/TV/broadcast. Specialties: Broadcast and production technology, remote/Live IP workflows, AI in media, sports production.

Jenny Priestley TVBEurope

Content Director at TVBEurope overseeing digital/print coverage of production and broadcast technology across EMEA and beyond. Specialties: Broadcast/video technology, production operations, vendor/product news.

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Mike Seymour fxguide

Co‑founder and contributing editor at fxguide, known for deep‑dive reporting and podcasts on visual effects and post workflows. Specialties: VFX, post‑production, digital humans and emerging production tech.

Scott Simmons ProVideo Coalition

Long‑running PVC contributor and post‑production journalist providing practical editing workflow analysis and education. Specialties: Non‑linear editing, workflow, Adobe Premiere Pro/Avid/Resolve tips and industry commentary.

Simon Wyndham RedShark News

Chief Editor at RedShark News leading coverage of moving‑image technology for filmmakers and video producers. Specialties: Camera technology, production workflows, practical gear reviews and analysis.