Matte boxes are one of those things that it seems like all aspiring filmmakers feel they should have, although not necessarily for the 'right' reasons. There's something about them that lends an air ...

Replay: A fully-fledged matte box is a thing of beauty. But complete, professional matte boxes range from £1000 to £5000 – you can get a decent camera for that. Do you really need one? Let’s look at ...

Review: Can a new matte box offer anything different to the competiton? PolarPro's BaseCamp system is designed for active camera people. Read on to find out what's different about it. The humble matte ...

Matte boxes can be an essential accessory for videographers, providing the difference between technical and creative control, rather than issues with stray light. They’re used to stop light from ...