MPTS preview: The show behind the shows!
Posted on May 1, 2025 by Pro Moviemaker
The Media Production & Technology Show is the UK’s number one event to see tech and meet the people who make great films, TV and podcasts
The UK’s largest filmmaking show brings the creative and technical sides of the industry together inside one of the country’s greatest exhibition spaces: London’s historic Olympia Grand Hall. Packed with the latest hardware and software, along with workshops, discussions and seminars from top names in the industry, the Media Production & Technology Show hosts everything from TV and film production to independent filmmakers and content creators. It houses 300 exhibitors, with talks from more than 300 experts in one of the six theatre areas covering production, audio, post, technology and VP.
This year’s show – which will be spread across two levels within the Grand Hall – is set to be the biggest yet, estimated to welcome 12,000 attendees. There will also be new attractions such as the AI Media Zone, Broadcast Sport Zone and 100 live sessions, including a seminar programme supported by SMPTE and Bafta.
There will be free-to-attend sessions across its eight themed theatres: Keynote, Production, Post-Production, Broadcast Technology, Virtual Production, Audio, AI and the Media Technology Conference. The show will also be packed with all the latest kit from camera and lens manufacturers, lighting companies, workflow solutions and audio firms.
Exhibitors this year include Red and Yamaha, plus Canon, Blackmagic Design, Aputure, Sandisk and Videndum. It’s always a great opportunity to mingle and network with like-minded creatives.
Of course, Pro Moviemaker magazine, along with our sister titles Definition and FEED, will be there too. To get in the MPTS mood, let’s take a look at some of the hottest hardware that will be at the show.
Amaran
Stand E45
Amaran continues to evolve great products for content creators, and the show will see the European unveiling of the Pano 120c and 60c LEDs. These cover the whole RGB colour spectrum – as well as white light – and work with modifiers. The lights have accurate colours, built-in lighting effects, smart fans to keep them cool and simple colour controls.
From custom shortcut controls to seamless integration with the Amaran app, it’s easy to manage all the lights wirelessly, adjusting colour temperature, intensity and effects in real time.
Aputure
Stand E45
Aputure’s range of LED lights – from flat panels and COB lights in both bicolour and full colour – will be brightening up the show. An enlightened idea would be to check out the Aputure Storm 80c Three-Light Kit, an all-in-one pro set-up. This includes three Storm 80c lamps, each featuring the Blair-CG light engine, hyper reflectors, CF4 fresnels with barn doors, mini lantern diffusers, the Light Dome 40 diffuser, Bowens adapter, handheld bracket, battery cables and mounting clamps – all in a hard-shell rolling case. It’s everything you need to light for all kinds of filmmaking.
Blackmagic Design
Stand H50
Blackmagic Design will showcase the Ursa Cine 12K and 17K, two cameras on a mission to take large format cinematography to the next level with a new RGBW sensor delivering 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable PL/LPL mounts and professional-grade connections. The new Pyxis 12K will also make its debut, fresh from NAB Show in Las Vegas.
It will also showcase the latest range of Atem switchers and the Hyperdeck Shuttle 4K Pro, alongside demonstrations of the new DaVinci Resolve 20 editing software.
Canon
Stand F50
Canon will be showcasing how to capture live production through a multicam set-up, demonstrating the XC Protocol working across PTZ cameras, fixed-lens camcorders and cinema cameras like the EOS C400. Also on show will be Canon’s Flex Zoom Cine lenses and Cinema EOS range, as well as the EOS C80 hybrid cinema camera that uses RF mount glass.
For content creators, there will be mirrorless cameras like the EOS R5 C and the new EOS R50 V – ideal for vlogging – to explore.
CVP
Stand H40
CVP is the UK’s best-stocked source for all things production, and will be bringing its in-house technical experts and cutting-edge kit to the show. It will also host two seminars – including one on cinematic lighting for diverse skin tones – and offer attendees the chance to mingle with its wide network of industry partners.
Hawk-Woods
Stand D10
With camera batteries, chargers and power adapters, cables and bespoke products, Hawk-Woods has more than three decades of experience in the film and broadcast industry. At this year’s MPTS, the brand will be showcasing the BP-98X battery, which offers flexibility and reliable power during long shoots – designed for Sony camcorder and Blackmagic Pyxis users. With versatile output options, the BP-98X ensures your workflow is uninterrupted.
Holdan
Stand G60
A huge range of production, post-production and IP solutions featuring industry leaders such as Atomos, Birddog, Panasonic, Lumix, Roland, Yololiv, Kondor Blue, Hedbox, Sonnet Tech, Samyang and Xeen will be on show at the Holdan stand.
Holdan’s team of technical specialists will be joined by representatives from the manufacturers to guide you through the cutting-edge products. If you want to know about 4K, HDR, IP and remote production workflows, this is the right place to learn more.
Nanlux/Nanlite
Stand F65
Nanlux and Nanlite – sister brands owned by Chinese lighting company Nanguang – offers quality LED lights at amazing prices. The Nanlite range includes powerful COB LEDs in a range of sizes, as well as tube lights, bulb LEDs and light panels, ideal for indie production companies.
Look out for the new Nanlite FC-120C – a compact full-colour LED spotlight designed for content creators and filmmakers. It offers high performance, accurate colour and a high output of 12,850 lux at 1m/3.3ft at 5600K when fitted with its standard reflector.
Nikon
Stand B45
Nikon’s reputation as a serious player in professional filmmaking continues to grow with the Z 8 and Z 9 full-frame mirrorless cameras, and now the latest Z 5II. And of course, the Japanese company has also bought American high-end cinema camera maker Red.
Nikon will be showing off its wide range of mirrorless cameras alongside its legendary Nikkor lenses, many now available in the larger Z mount. With some incredibly fast AF primes, as well as zoom lenses, Nikon is a major player in the filmmaking market.
Peli Products
Stand C64
Peli is the industry byword for watertight, crush-proof equipment cases, which will be on display at the Olympia Grand Hall. Check out the Air range, now available in over 20 sizes, with colour choices for many of the models. New press-and-pull latches have recently been introduced and are being rolled out across the range.
Peli cases are used extensively by broadcast industry professionals, so you’re in good company if you trust your kit storage to Peli.
Prime Light Design
Stand D70
When it comes time to enhance confidence, clarity and connection during content production and presentations, Prime Light Design has the answer with innovative ideas that really make a difference.
The British brand will be demonstrating the Voxbox Air for down-the-lens interviews, the Zee Prompt folding teleprompter and the Voxcast for webcasting.
Red Digital Cinema
Stand B45
Red has massive brand awareness among serious cinematographers, so be sure to visit this stand. Its latest tech includes the advanced V-Raptor 8K VV, studio-configuration V-Raptor XL and Komodo 6K global shutter sensor, bringing innovative engineering to filmmakers at all levels of content creation.
With Nikon now owning the brand, releasing Nikon Z mount versions, these will likely be in pride of place.
Rode
Stand F40
Rode produces broadcast, podcast, on-camera and wireless microphones and accessories for film, video and audio production.
A huge range of the brand’s award-winning microphones and podcasting systems will be on demo to try, while product experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
Look out for the Wireless Go range of super-compact wireless audio transmitters and receivers, plus the new Rodecaster Video – a revolutionary all-in-one production studio able to seamlessly blend audio and video control.
Sandisk
Stand E50
Sandisk is all about flash memory – from its range of versatile cards that work on phones, drones, action cams and full-size cameras to speedy SSDs for location use or back at home base. Look out for the new Creator series, which includes portable SSDs, high-speed SD and micro SD cards, USB-C flash drives, dual-interface phone drives and high-capacity desktop storage.
There’s also the famous Extreme Pro range from the Professional series – something for everyone!
Sennheiser
Stand G73
All of the best microphones, wireless kits, headphones and a massive range of audio accessories will be on demo to try out at the Sennheiser stand.
Check out the new Sennheiser stereo shotgun microphone – the MKH 8018 – ideal for broadcasting and filming applications. The high-class shotgun mic completes the company’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones, which excel in the field due to their climate-proof ruggedness and natural sound capture, with virtually no off-axis coloration. The MKH 8018 also features three switchable stereo modes. See the series at stand G73.
Sony
Stand J50
As the brand that sells not just the most popular mirrorless cameras but also the full range of camcorder, cine cams, production monitors and audio, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to hardware at the Sony stand.
Take a look at the award-winning Sony Burano 8K cinema camera, FR7 full-frame PTZ camera, as well as the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cameras. Visitors can talk to experts about filming on set, audio, post-production and more.
Videndum
Stand C50
Videndum designs, manufactures and distributes premium equipment, including camera supports, lighting, monitors, motion control and the like to filmmakers and content creators. Several of its brands, such as Anton/Bauer, Litepanels, Quasar Science, Sachtler, SmallHD and Teradek are due to be displayed at MPTS, which will provide attendees with a comprehensive collection of great equipment to try out.
This article was first published in the May/June 2025 issue of Pro Moviemaker
