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 ...

Matte boxes are one of those products that it's difficult to find much innovation with. But PolarPro's new BaseCamp and Summit systems would appear to offer some compelling features that set it apart.

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 ...