What does a fixer really do on an international production? This blog explores how Digital Azul goes beyond local support, combining logistics, technical expertise and on-the-ground experience to make filming in Portugal run smoothly from start to finish.

In February, Digital Azul continued strengthening its ecosystem across Live, Motion, Rental and Sound. Each step was focused on delivering greater coherence, control and confidence in production.

When the network truly disappears, live production shifts from managing technical risk to expanding creative possibility, replacing the question “will this work?” with “how far can we take this?”.

Digital Azul has further strengthened its remote production capabilities with the addition of the RTS Intercom Systems NOMAD IP wireless intercom system.

Digital Azul Warehouse is now back in Campolide, Lisboa, at R. Vieira Lusitano 10A. Get in touch to confirm availability or prepare your next rental.

From lenses and lighting to wireless, here’s what’s new and ready to rent!

Discover one of the most demanding examples of live production resilience during the annual Christmas lights switch-on in Sintra by Digital Azul Live.

Live production is unpredictable, immediate, and deeply collaborative. There’s no second take, only precision, trust, and timing. That’s where Digital Azul thrives. In this update, we share some of the latest stories from across our live projects.

Together, Canon, Blue Online and Digital Azul Motion are proud to present Canon Motion LAB. This exclusive event is taking place at the Digital Azul studios in Lisbon, Tuesday 21st of October

Digital Azul produced ‘The Pursuit of Greatness’ for Global Champions, a documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of elite equestrian sport to reveal the mindset and preparation behind top-level performance.

In this edition, we look back at a busy August with major Digital Azul Motion projects, new sound and post work, and remote production units set up. We also share updates on our sound studios, IBC 2025, and the Global Champions Tour.

Enjoy 20% off all bookings at the Digital Azul Film Studio, located in the heart of Lisbon. Whether you’re shooting commercials, TV productions or creative content, now’s the perfect moment to secure a studio space designed to fit your project needs.

Available for rent — the DZOFilm Catta Ace Zoom 3 Lenses Kit. Designed for cinema and commercial productions, this kit offers a comprehensive solution for professionals seeking full-frame zoom lenses with outstanding optical performance and reliability.

Take a quick look at some of our activities during the month of July, across our Live, Rental and Sound divisions, as well as the presentation of the Sony Burano camera at our facilities, in partnership with Sony Portugal.

In live production, connectivity is everything — Always On: Building Resilient Streaming Connections for Live Events.

Digital Azul Sound Studios has established itself as a hub for innovation and high-quality audio storytelling. A standout example of this is the studio’s collaboration with author Robin Rice on her autobiographical project, Stories About Stories. Read the case study.

Digital Azul, in collaboration with Sony Portugal, invites you to an open day at Digital Azul studios in Lisbon — a unique opportunity to experience the new Sony BURANO in a professional setting, in direct contact with industry specialists.

Digital Azul Live with GCTV, Upcoming BURANO Workshop, Industry Insights, ADR, Case Study Digital Azul Live at Maiara & Maraísa and more.

In our latest blog, João Tocha looks at how broadcasters can close the gap, rethink audience connection, and bring relevance into every layer of content delivery. Is your content keeping pace with how audiences really consume media?

Maiara & Maraísa’s concert at Sagres Campo Pequeno was one of the largest 4K concert recordings ever made in Portugal. Digital Azul Live was responsible for the full audiovisual setup.

In this edition, we’re pleased to take you behind the scenes on two recent case studies, from live broadcast at World Youth Day to fast-paced studio work on The Floor.

Elevate Your Productions with the New Canon EOS C80 – Now Available for Rent at Digital Azul.

The new Sony BURANO is now available at Digital Azul Rental – a revolutionary camera that combines the best of the VENICE 2 with the agility today’s productions demand.

This month at Digital Azul, we’re taking you behind the scenes on a few recent productions, each one a different example of how we adapt to scale, location, and story.

Behind the scenes, Digital Azul played a crucial role in ensuring that every moment of World Youth Day was captured and shared seamlessly, bringing a historic event to a global audience

Digital Azul is pleased to spotlight a recent cinematic phenomenon captivating audiences worldwide: the Netflix miniseries, Adolescence. That’s why we are proud to offer the same Cooke SP3 lenses used in the production of Adolescence for rental.

We offer a variety of solutions for producing your podcasts in our fully equipped audio and video studios in Lisbon, allowing you to create high-quality content for your listeners and viewers.

This super-telephoto zoom lens is Sony’s longest-range full-frame E-Mount lens to date, offering unparalleled reach and exceptional image quality for your photography and videography projects.

It’s been a busy few months at Digital Azul. We kicked off the year at ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), where we joined the conversation on the convergence of AV and broadcast, exploring how this shift is transforming content creation and distribution.

Bringing a live competition of freestyle rap that brings together leading talent in a high-energy battle format to a global audience.

The wait is over – Global Champions is back! As one of the most prestigious competitions in the equestrian world gets underway, it’s a reminder of the power sport has to captivate audiences and create unforgettable moments.

Industry Insights and Updates from Digital Azul at ISE, 4 – 7 February 2025, in Barcelona.

Get ready for perfect motion. We proudly present the Slider Atlas by SlideKamera, our latest motion control solution for demanding productions.

We are proud and pleased to announce the premiere of the documentary “Cravos para a Revolução”, produced in Lisbon by Digital Azul.

We present the ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K, designed to manage the largest live events, available for rent at Digital Azul.

We present the Sony a7R V camera, a milestone in high-resolution image capture, available for rent from Digital Azul.

Introducing the Spotlight Mount, the newest modifier from Aputure, that concentrates the output of your light projector by a factor of ten, challenging even the brightest lights in your arsenal.

The Sony FX3 was the camera chosen to film the Hollywood blockbuster The Creator, due to its wide ISO range of up to 12,800, allowing filming in low light situations.

We have new sets of cameras and lenses available for rent configured to suit all your production needs, whether for cinema, documentaries, or advertising.

Watch on February 5th and 6th, a live demonstration of the most advanced cinematic robotic technology in Portugal, at the Univ. Lusófona.

Multiple devices, one unified Timecode. The Tentacle Sync E and the Tentacle Track E are designed to streamline the synchronization of audio and video during recordings, making the process faster and more efficient.

We have the Cooke SP3 Prime Full-Frame lens series available for rent, which represents an evolution of the Cooke Speed ​​Panchro line, one of the most influential lens series in the history of cinema.

Record a person looking directly at the camera in a natural way, maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, with the EyeDirect Mark II, available for rent from Digital Azul.

Digital Azul presents the latest addition to its Canon camera family: the Canon EOS R5 C.
Capture incredible detail with low noise thanks to a full-frame sensor that delivers 8K video recording at up to 30 fps.

The new Freefly EMBER is available for rent at Digital Azul Rental. This camera is capable of capturing 5K at 600fps and 4K at 800fps, in ProRes, to an internal 4TB SSD.

The Canon RF5.2mm f2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens when combined with the Canon EOS R5 C camera puts 8K virtual reality video capture in the palm of your hands.

We have available for rent the DJI RS 3 PRO Combo stabilizer. This is one of the latest professional gimbals released by DJI, the world leader in drone technology and camera stabilisers.

In the 5th episode of “Luzes, Câmara e… Então?”, we explore the multifaceted career of Andreia Saraiva Santos, a director of photography and professor of Cinematography, with a career in several feature films, television series, advertising campaigns and short films.

Capture smooth, dramatic action shots from a moving vehicle with Tilta’s stable car mount system Hydra Alien camera rig.

The ARRI ALEXA Mini LF is a milestone in the world of digital cinematography and is available for rent from Digital Azul.

In the fourth episode we delve into the universe of André Szankowski. From the passion and aesthetics inherited from his father, an architect and photographer, to his work in renowned NETFLIX productions, such as “Glória” and “Turn of the Tide” (“Rabo de Peixe”).

In the 3rd episode we delve deeper into the cinematographic universe of Luís Branquinho and his most recent work as Director of Photography in the Turkish series «Altay» for the streaming platform TRT Digital.

In the 2nd episode we talk to Rui Poças, a renowned director of photography who plays a crucial role in the evolution of the film industry in Portugal and abroad.

We announce a weekly podcast dedicated to Cinematography, presented by João Tocha, CEO of Digital Azul, made in collaboration with Associação de Imagem Portuguesa (AIP).

At Digital Azul we have developed a platform for Live Streaming and Webinar to suit your needs. See all the services we have to communicate remotely and effectively.

Business communication is changing and Digital Azul has the right solution for your needs: live streaming, webinars, online meetings, training. Start now communicating remotely, effectively, safely.

Our cinematographers – Juanjo Ordorika and Pedro Santana – tested several configurations of the Sony FX9 camera, in different environments and lighting conditions. Watch this movie to see the results of these tests.

We invite you to watch a presentation of the new Sony camera – FX9 – with our DOP’s Pedro Santana and Juanjo Ordorika, February 6th, 11h00/12h30 & 16h00/17h30. This Masterclass is organized by Sony Portugal, Blue Online and Digital Azul.

Whether you’re shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the PXW-FX9K XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System from Sony has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system.

We already have the new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K available for rent at Digital Azul. It has a Super 35 (6144 x 3456) sensor, EF lens mount, a double gain ISO up to 25,600 and 13 stops of dynamic range.

We have now a true solution for supporting your Cinema cameras and concentrate on pressing production issues and forget about reinventing the wheel, with this fluid head and tripod from O’Connor, available for rental at Digital Azul.

This Superpanel is the most powerful ever, with 69,000 Lux at 1 m. It has an excellent index of color reproduction (> 96 CRI and > 98 TLCI), a color temperature between 3200K and 5600K and a weight of only 9 kg, and can be used with batteries. It’s the perfect equipment of lighting for television, film and video.

The Portuguese Cinematography Association (AIP – Associação Portuguesa de Imagem) awarded the Digital Azul Award for Best Cinematography – Student Category – to Daniel Ferreira, in the Short Film “ESCURO” of the final year of the Cinema Course of University of Lusófona, directed by Leonor Alexandrino and produced by Glória Dias.

Now you can rent at Digital Azul our brand new camera Blackmagic URSA Broadcast with the Fujinon A22 x 7.8 ERM/ERD lens. With this camera and lens, you get an incredible field camera for ENG and programming work, as well as a professional studio camera.

The new Blackmagic camera is available for rent. It features an all new handheld design that puts the latest advanced digital film technology into the palm of your hand.

We’ve developed a specialized studio setup with all the necessary equipment and gear to shoot at high speed with our Phantom Flex cameras.

The Nucleus-M is a revolutionary and highly customizable 3-channel wireless lens control system. It allows you to have full control of focus, iris, and zoom on either the FIZ hand unit or between the two wireless hand grips. The wireless range of both the hand unit and hand grips is 1,000 feet. Try it at our rental service.

Unlock the true potential of your RAW cinema camera with the Sumo19. Preserve your sensor’s pristine pixels in ProRes RAW at up to 5.7kp30, 4kp120 DCI/UHD and 2kp240 DCI/HD. Try it at our rental service.

Fusion captures 360 video and photos, recording everything so you can find the best shots later. Try it in our rental service.