Me and Abi have been saving for a deposit to buy our first home and with that comes the inevitable updates from various home search sites with properties that may be of interest. It’s a bit of a dream, isn’t it? Scrolling through Rightmove and imagining where the sofa will go, or more importantly, where…
Introduction: The Journey to a New Era in Media Production From its initial spark as a visionary concept, the Carnaby Media Hub has evolved from a theoretical blueprint into a meticulously designed framework for the future of media production. Over 17 comprehensive posts, we’ve embarked on an intricate journey, delving deep into every facet of…
Let’s be honest, trying to keep up with Blackmagic Design’s relentless pace of innovation can feel like running a marathon in flip-flops. Just when you’ve mastered one piece of kit, they drop a stack of firmware updates or a new camera that makes your head spin (and your wallet groan). We love them for it,…
We’ve explored the grand vision of the Carnaby Media Hub, from its magnificent soundstages and pioneering virtual production volumes to the dynamic R&D labs that continually push the boundaries of media technology. We’ve even taken a deep dive into the Maestro Mini-Console, a tangible testament to CMH’s internal ingenuity. Each of these components, in its…
A few weeks back Apple did a Keynote releasing the iPhone 17 Range and to say that I am impressed is a bit of an understatement. Scratch that—I’m absolutely buzzing, the kind of buzzing you get when you’ve just seen the future of your favourite hobby/side hustle (which, let’s be honest, is practically your main…
In the ever-accelerating universe of media production, where technology evolves faster than a Hollywood blockbuster’s special effects, standing still will mean becoming a dinosaur in a tutu. At the Carnaby Media Hub, our very design is predicated on avoiding extinction. That’s why, conceptualized to be nestled within our state-of-the-art campus, a dedicated Research and Development (R&D)…
Right then, folks, I’ve got to start this one with a massive, hand-on-heart apology. I know, I know, I’ve been a little… quiet. My blogging schedule, which I swear I had pinned to the wall with a little gold star on every Thursday, has basically gone out the window. And for that, I am truly…
In the dazzling world of media production, it’s easy to get swept away by the glow of LED walls, the complexity of virtual sets, or the sheer processing power of rendering farms. We talk extensively about pixels, data streams, and cutting-edge cameras, and rightly so – these are the technological marvels that bring stories to…
In the glorious, often chaotic, world of film and television production, the journey from a flickering idea in a screenwriter’s mind to a tangible object on screen is a testament to countless hours of artistry, ingenuity, and, historically, a fair bit of sticky tape and prayer. For decades, bringing fantastical creatures, intricate historical costumes, or…
Alright, settle in, grab a cuppa (or something stronger, depending on your tolerance for network topology diagrams), because today we’re diving deep. And I mean deep. We’ve spent a fair bit of time prattling on about the glamorous bits of the Carnaby Media Hub, haven’t we? The dazzling theatre, the mind-bending Virtual Production Volume, the hushed…