Articles from Christopher Malcolm

The life of an artist is often romanticized as living a dream. But what often gets lost in that framing is that the road to happiness more often resembles a roller coaster than a straight line.

Regardless of my own personal passions, an objective man would say that all art is created equally. So, why is it that I have chosen photography as one of my main means of expression?

Sometimes, the things that make a camera the perfect fit for you aren’t the same things that make all the headlines.

It’s that time of year again. A time to look back as we start to look forward.

Looking for a camera that can serve many purposes, but not sure where to look? The Nikon Z f might be the right place to start.

As the scope of your projects grow, so will your team, and it’s important to surround yourself with the best possible team to ensure the best possible end product. But how do you go about choosing the right people?

Focusing on the world of post production today, I’ll share some experiences from the last couple months working with the latest Mac Pro and OWC 32TB Accelsior 8M2 PCIe 4.0 Storage Card. 

Adding to mobile power options for filmmakers, SmallRig has announced the newest update to its popular mini V-mount line, the VB99 Pro.

It’s always a good idea to have the best camera possible to fit your professional needs. But, sometimes, the camera you choose to use just for fun can be equally important.

Despite what social media may tell you, there is no such thing as a magic path to success. But what are some concrete steps you can take to reach your goal of becoming a successful artist?

As a commercial artist, your portfolio is your introduction to the world. So what is the best approach to making sure that you are always putting your best foot forward?

Sports and wildlife shooters looking for great reach without the aching back can rejoice. Nikon today has announced the new lightweight NIKKOR Z 600MM f/6.3 VR S supertelephoto prime lens.

Talking cameras isn’t always about lavishing praise on the most recent release. Nearing two years since I first placed my order, the Nikon Z9 continues to be the best camera I’ve ever owned.

What are the things you should look for when shopping for your next camera purchase? Here are a handful of things I consider before placing my order.

One of the ongoing mysteries on the Nikon rumor sites has been answered. And it comes in the form of the new NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena.

Nikon may have just announced my dream camera for street and travel photography.

In a career where our job is literally to be creative, sometimes the one thing you don’t get to be is… creative.

Today, we’ll take a look at why sometimes adding a little horsepower to your workflow can supercharge your productivity.

Every now and then, I hear words of wisdom worth sharing. Here are the most recent.

Sometimes, when you want to win the big game, you have to be willing to call your own number.

Ever wonder about VR filmmaking, but aren’t sure how to get started? Here is a mini-primer using the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR lens and the R5 C camera.

How do you keep yourself looking good while working from home, without turning your home into a workplace?

Today, I’d like to recount a fun story about how the past is never really the past. It is only a prologue.

Today, a brief thought on when, sometimes, the solution isn’t X or Y, but X and Y.

Pop quiz, hotshot. What is the best investment you can make in your photography today?

In last week’s article, I chose to talk about the joys of going small with lighting gear. In today’s article, we’ll go big, very big, with the Aputure LS 1200d Pro LED Light Kit.

Today, I’ll share two new additions to my lighting kit when keeping it small.

Sooner or later, every filmmaker starts to understand the magic of manual focus. The SmallRig F60 Modular Follow Focus is a tool to help you keep things sharp.

For those in search of an affordable and versatile solution for your telephoto needs in the Nikon Z system, it may be time to rejoice.

It’s the time of year again for my 100% non-scientific, not-based-on-actual fact, purely speculative wonderings about the future of my main camera brand.

Nikon keeps up its rapid pace of updates for its flagship Z 9 camera today with the release of firmware version 4.00.

Today, Nikon has announced a new addition to its APS-C/DX line of lenses for its Z series mirrorless cameras.

I’ve gotten the great pleasure of getting to spend the last two weeks with Nikon’s brand new, Z8 mirrorless camera. Here are a few reasons why this might be the camera for you.

After the release of Nikon’s new Z8 mirrorless camera, you may be asking yourself a simple question. Should you get the Z8 or its big brother, the Z9?

The wait is over! The moment Nikon shooters have been waiting for has finally arrived and it’s likely even better than many could have expected.