The Letter That Made It All Worth It

Hi there!

My name is Elina, and this is my final blog as a Mediazone Studio Assistant. Very soon, I will be an honored graduate and will step into a new chapter in life, leaving the place that I love with all my heart as one of the best memories of my student years. If I had the opportunity and endless resources, I would tell you all about my Mediazone experience, and it could take days for you to read, but don’t worry — I will not keep you for that long. The story I would like to share with you is simply about a moment of being appreciated and how everything you do is important.

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September 14, 2026 /  

Mobile to Cinema: Shooting the Same Action in Nicosia Phone Vs DSLR

Why We Tested This in Nicosia 

Nowadays, almost everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, and many of them can record surprisingly good video. This made us wonder how close a phone can get to a professional camera when both are given the same treatment in post-production.  To test this, we filmed the exact same scene in Nicosia using an iPhone 14 and a Panasonic GH7. We kept everything as similar as possible, including the framing, lighting conditions, and camera position. We then edited and color-graded both versions to see how much of a difference remained in the final result.  

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July 23, 2026 /  

One Light, Five Looks – Practical On-Set Lighting for Mood

Have you ever watched a film and felt how your perception of an image shifts with different lighting? A character who appeared to be the sweetest creature alive suddenly loses your trust and becomes suspicious after simply standing in darker, more intimate lighting. Well, in this blog, we filmed five identical scenes, using and changing nothing but the placement of one light to find out how just these simple movements in lighting techniques impact the mood of a shot.  
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June 19, 2026 /  

Foley in a Day – Building a Basic Soundscape

Have you ever watched a film and wondered how the tiniest sounds, such as footsteps, doors creaking, drizzling rain, and creaking floors, somehow feel real? That’s the magic of Foley. Simply put, Foley is one of the core techniques in sound design, where every day noises are recreated to enhance the atmosphere and impact of a scene. And for this blog, we got to dive into it ourselves. Continue reading →

June 5, 2026 /  

Pre-Production Saves Post-Production: A Live Event Lesson

I was covering the Music Vibes party with my friend and colleague Elina who was directing and editing the video for the event. My role was lead camera operator for the night. I prepared a brief shot list that did not have enough details because I thought I could rely on instinct more than preparation. 

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April 15, 2026 /  

My Relationship with Time Management!

When we were told to write a blog about a mistake we had made, I didn’t know what to write about because, over my time here with Mediazone, I had made so many small mistakes here and there and didn’t know which one to cover. But then I realized their common denominator …. time management! So, I’ve decided to tell you guys the mistakes I tend to make and how I’m fixing them.   

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March 18, 2026 /  

How I Almost Failed My First Big Event

Today we’re finally talking about the other side of audio-visual production — the stressful moments, the mistakes, and the lessons learned. So, buckle up, because this one was a ride. I was directing a major event: the 10th anniversary of our beloved Music Vibes. It was huge, high-pressure, and honestly, the biggest project I had ever led. I had a full team to coordinate, and looking back now, I made a few key mistakes. 

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February 18, 2026 /  

We Fought Over the One LED Light — And My Grainy Footage Paid the Price

At Music Vibes 2025 (if you were there, you know, and if not, check out the video we made on YouTube ;)), I was out filming the crowd and following a shot list with my GH5. The event started at night, so from the first track, it was already a lighting challenge. The energy was crazy, lights flashing, people moving, everything looking incredible to the naked eye; but the camera didn’t quite agree. 

 

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January 14, 2026 /