Focus Check

ep108 - Passion, Design & Global Business: Meet the Woman Behind Harlowe Lighting - CineD Focus Check

In this episode, we sit down with Helena, founder of Harlowe (previously Hobolite) and CEO of AEC Lighting Solutions, calling in from her Shanghai office fresh off a trip through Europe. Helena’s story is anything but ordinary: raised in the Chinese countryside, self-taught in art from age five, trained as a mechanical engineer, and now running a globally recognized premium lighting brand with 26 years of manufacturing heritage behind it.
 
To learn more about Harlowe, head on over to their website.(00:24) - Introduction(01:08) - What is Harlow? The Brand Story(04:41) - Helena's Childhood & Falling in Love with Art(07:46) - Breaking Down the Business: Engineering Meets Design(08:44) - Women Leading Companies in China(10:59) - Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry(12:41) - The Design Philosophy Behind Harlow(15:12) - Competing Against the Big Players(17:52) - Behind the Scenes: Where Ideas Come From(21:35)  - Win-Win Collaborations & Business Model(22:22) - Patents: Are They Worth It?(24:40) - Global Tariffs & Running an International Business(26:59) - The Future of Content Creation & AI(31:22) - Balancing Family Life as a Single Mom & CEO(34:33) - Will Her Son Take Over the Business?(36:02) - Hobbies: Painting, Calligraphy & Neuroscience(37:02) - Helena Turns the Tables – Questions for Johnnie
 
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ep107 - DJI RS 5 Review, GoPro GP3 Chip, RØDECaster Video Core with EDL Export & ASC Awards – CineD Focus Check

In this week’s episode of Focus Check, Nino and Johnnie cover a packed week of filmmaking news. The headlines include an in-depth DJI RS 5 review tracing a decade of Ronin evolution, new Blazar Viper 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lenses, Fujifilm’s community-voted X-mount lens concepts, smartphone camera highlights from Mobile World Congress 2026 (Vivo X300 Ultra and TECNO concept devices), a new lesson in the “Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers” course exploring Higgsfield AI, the newly introduced RØDECaster Video Core with long-awaited EDL export for the entire range, GoPro’s new GP3 AI processor, Leica’s US price increase, and the 40th ASC Awards winners with Oscars just around the corner. We have a lot to unpack, so sit back, relax, and tune in!
 
Chapters & Articles:
(00:00) Intro
(05:35) DJI RS 5 Review - A Decade of Ronin Evolution Culminates in the Most Capable Single-Operator Gimbal Yet
https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-review-a-decade-of-ronin-evolution-culminates-in-the-most-capable-single-operator-gimbal-yet/
(23:07) Blazar Viper 1.5X Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses Officially Introduced
https://www.cined.com/blazar-viper-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lenses-officially-introduced/
(27:06) FUJIFILM “Focus on Glass – Untold Stories”: 14 X Mount Lens Concepts Revealed, Community Vote Now Open
https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-focus-on-glass-untold-stories-14-x-mount-lens-concepts-revealed-community-vote-now-open/
(36:53) Vivo X300 Ultra Introduces 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Lens Kit
https://www.cined.com/vivo-x300-ultra-introduces-400-mm-zeiss-telephoto-lens-kit/
(42:32) TECNO Showcases Experiential Phone With Over Ten Concept Devices
https://www.cined.com/tecno-showcases-experiential-phone-with-over-ten-concept-devices/
(47:46) Exploring Higgsfield AI - New Lesson in 'Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers' is Live
https://www.cined.com/exploring-higgsfield-ai-new-lesson-in-ethical-ai-video-for-filmmakers-is-live/
(54:01) RØDECaster Video Core Introduced With RØDECaster Sync - EDL Export Comes to the Entire Range
https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-core-introduced-with-rodecaster-sync-edl-export-comes-to-the-entire-range/
(01:04:10) GoPro GP3 Processor Unveiled – AI-Powered 5nm Chip to Drive Push Into “Ultra-Premium End of the Imaging Market”
https://www.cined.com/gopro-gp3-processor-unveiled-ai-powered-5nm-chip-to-drive-push-into-ultra-premium-end-of-the-imaging-market/
(01:09:40) Leica US Price Increase Confirmed - M-System Leads the Way, SL3 and SL3-S Bodies Unaffected
https://www.cined.com/leica-us-price-increase-confirmed-m-system-leads-the-way-sl3-and-sl3-s-bodies-unaffected/
(01:12:08) 40th ASC Awards Winners: Michael Bauman Takes Top Prize for One Battle After Another
https://www.cined.com/40th-asc-awards-winners-michael-bauman-takes-top-prize-for-one-battle-after-another/
(01:17:32) Making of Vampires in 'Sinners' - Behind Cinematography and Prosthetics
https://www.cined.com/making-of-vampires-in-sinners-behind-cinematography-and-prosthetics/
 
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ep106 - ARRI x HONOR Partnership, CP+ 2026, AI Memory Crisis & Sony a7 V Lab Test – CineD Focus Check

Nino and Johnnie reunite after Johnnie's trip to CP+ 2026 in Yokohama. This week's episode is one of the busiest of the year so far — covering Japan's biggest photo show, a candid Panasonic executive interview, an ARRI smartphone partnership nobody saw coming, the new Apple MacBook Pro M5 lineup, Sony a7 V lab results, a raft of Sigma announcements (including rice), a field offloader review, and a microphone switch. Timestamps and links to all articles are below.
(00:00) - Intro
(04:42) - CP+ 2026 – Industry Trends, Highlights, and Everything in Between https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-industry-trends-highlights-and-everything-in-between/
(21:20) - Panasonic LUMIX Interview – S1H Successor, Cinema Cameras, MFT Commitment, and More https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-interview-s1h-successor-cinema-cameras-mft-commitment-and-more/
(32:19) - Panasonic LUMIX DMW-DMS1 Digital Shotgun Microphone Introduced with Different Pickup Patterns https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-dmw-dms1-digital-shotgun-microphone-introduced-with-different-pickup-patterns/
(36:56) - Angelbird on AI, Memory Shortages, the State of Camera Innovation and More https://www.cined.com/angelbird-on-ai-memory-shortages-the-state-of-camera-innovation-and-more/
(43:24) - Harlowe Omni 360 2W Introduced – A Dedicated Light for 360 Cameras https://www.cined.com/harlowe-omni-360-2w-introduced-a-dedicated-light-for-360-cameras/
(46:16) - Apple MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max Announced Alongside New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR https://www.cined.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-announced-alongside-new-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr/
(57:52) - ARRI and HONOR Announce Strategic Technical Collaboration – ARRI Image Science Comes to Smartphones for the First Time https://www.cined.com/arri-and-honor-announce-strategic-technical-collaboration-arri-image-science-comes-to-smartphones-for-the-first-time/
(01:08:25) - ClouZen OFFLOADER 16X Review – Copying Footage With Peace of Mind and Extreme Flexibility https://www.cined.com/clouzen-offloader-16x-review-copying-footage-with-peace-of-mind-and-extreme-flexibility/
(01:17:09) - Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Announced – Smaller, Lighter, and Optically Superior https://www.cined.com/sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-ii-art-announced-smaller-lighter-and-optically-superior/
(01:19:25) - Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Development Announced – Completing the F1.2 Portrait Prime Trio https://www.cined.com/sigma-85mm-f1-2-dg-art-development-announced-completing-the-f1-2-portrait-prime-trio/
(01:21:48) - Sigma 15mm F/1.4 DC Contemporary APS-C Lens Released https://www.cined.com/sigma-15mm-f-1-4-dc-contemporary-aps-c-lens-released/
(01:21:47) - Sigma AF CINE LINE 28–105mm T3 – Full-Frame Autofocus Cine Zoom Launches April 16 https://www.cined.com/sigma-af-cine-line-28-105mm-t3-full-frame-autofocus-cine-zoom-launches-april-16/
(01:23:25) - Sigma's Latest Product Isn't a Lens, It's … Rice. And That's Genuinely Amazing. https://www.cined.com/sigmas-latest-product-isnt-a-lens-its-rice-and-thats-genuinely-amazing/
(01:27:18) - PDMOVIE SMART FUSION Teased – Native Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter Combines Camera AF and LiDAR Autofocus https://www.cined.com/pdmovie-smart-fusion-teased-native-sony-e-mount-smart-adapter-combines-camera-af-and-lidar-autofocus/
(01:29:36) - Sony a7 V Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/sony-a7-v-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/
(01:32:12) - Hello LEWITT RAY, Goodbye RØDE PodMic — Why We Switched Microphones for the Focus Check Podcast https://www.cined.com/hello-lewitt-ray-goodbye-rode-podmic-why-we-switched-microphones-for-the-focus-check-podcast/
(01:37:32) - Atomos Ninja RAW Announced – ProRes RAW Recording, Camera Control, and a 1500-Nit Display for $699 https://www.cined.com/atomos-ninja-raw-announced-prores-raw-recording-camera-control-and-a-1500-nit-display-for-699/
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ep105 - Is AI Video Already Undetectable — Or Are We Just Fooling Ourselves? - CineD Focus Check

AI video has gone from novelty to noise — and Jeremy Carrasco has been watching every step of it. In episode 105 of CineD Focus Check, the live streaming veteran turned AI video educator walks us through what the latest generation of diffusion models can and can't do, why every model still has a detectable fingerprint, and why the bigger threat isn't fake videos fooling people — it's real videos being dismissed as fake. From the "AI accent" in synthetic speech to the slot-machine frustration of using these tools professionally, Carrasco pulls no punches.
With models like Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3 going viral for near-convincing results, the conversation also gets philosophical: is undetectable AI video even desirable, and what happens to filmmaking when spectacle becomes free? Carrasco's answer might surprise you — he sees a coming backlash against AI-saturated feeds and a real opportunity for human-centred storytelling to regain its edge. The advice for filmmakers? Stop trying to out-prompt AI, and double down on the thing machines can't replace: relationships.
Chapters and Articles in This Episode(00:00) Introduction & Jeremy's Background(05:30) How Jeremy Got Started Spotting AI Video(08:19) Veo 3 — The Inflection Point for AI Video(15:32) Every AI Model Has a Fingerprint(21:47) The Real Problem: Doubting Real Footage(27:30) Computational Photography & Smartphone Images(33:00) AI Video vs. Professional Camera Workflows(38:30) The Creator Economy Under Pressure(44:00) C2PA & Content Provenance — Does It Actually Help?(51:00) VFX, Extras & Where Jobs Will Really Go(57:00) The "AI Accent" & Why Audio Is Still a Giveaway(01:03:00) Is There a Legitimate Creative Space for AI?(01:09:00) AI, Social Media & The Coming Backlash(01:16:00) How Filmmakers Can Stay Irreplaceable(01:20:24) Looking 3-4 Years Ahead(01:26:18) Where to Find Jeremy & Wrap-UpWe hope you enjoyed this episode!You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

ep104 - Insights from BSC Expo | Camera at the Winter Olympics | AI in Video Production - CineD Focus Check

In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie and Nino celebrate two years of the podcast, discuss their recent experiences at BSC in London, and engage with their community through poll results on content preferences. They delve into the impact of AI on filmmaking, networking within the industry, and the latest camera technologies showcased at the Winter Olympics.The episode also covers Blackmagic’s recall of PYXIS 12K cameras, Sony firmware updates, and new lighting innovations from NANLITE and DoPchoice. Additionally, they explore rehoused vintage lenses from IronGlass, high-end offerings from ZEISS, and the launch of the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro. They conclude with discussions on the Profoto L600C lighting review and the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, while reflecting on the future of AI in filmmaking.
 
Chapters:
(00:00) - Intro
(07:13) - Poll: What Kind of Content Do You Want to See More of on CineD? https://www.cined.com/poll-what-kind-of-content-do-you-want-to-see-more-of-on-cined/
(20:08) - Milano Cortina 2026 Camera Technology – 810+ Cameras, Cinematic Live Workflow, AI Replays, and FPV Drones Redefine Olympic Broadcasting https://www.cined.com/milano-cortina-2026-camera-technology-810-cameras-cinematic-live-workflow-ai-replays-and-fpv-drones-redefine-olympic-broadcasting/
(27:24) - Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-recall-early-production-units-get-free-sensor-board-upgrade/
(30:46) - Sony Firmware Updates for BURANO, FX6, VENICE 2, FR7 and a7S III Announced https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-burano-fx6-venice-2-fr7-and-a7s-iii-announced/
(34:24) - NANLITE PavoSlim 360C Introduced – 4×2 RGB Panel with 27,000 Lux Output https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavoslim-360c-introduced-4x2-rgb-panel-with-27000-lux-output/
(37:52) - DoPchoice SNAP RABBIT Introduced – Magnet-Assisted Quick-Open Softbox System https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-snap-rabbit-introduced-magnet-assisted-quick-open-softbox-system/
(39:43) - IronGlass AIR Lenses Available for Preorder at CVP – Compact Rehoused Vintage Glass for Mirrorless Systems https://www.cined.com/ironglass-air-lenses-available-for-preorder-at-cvp-compact-rehoused-vintage-glass-for-mirrorless-systems/
(47:03) - ZEISS Aatma T1.5 Full-Frame Cinema Lenses Released https://www.cined.com/zeiss-aatma-t1-5-full-frame-cinema-lenses-released/
(54:06) - Astera QuikBeam Now Shipping – Compact, Battery-Powered Fresnel https://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-now-shipping-compact-battery-powered-fresnel/
(57:16) - Accsoon CineView M7 Series Updates Explained – New HDMI-Only Model, Expanded Camera Control, and More https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-series-updates-explained-new-hdmi-only-model-expanded-camera-control-and-more/
(59:42) - SWIT FM, BMU, and BMH Series Monitors Introduce Built-In, Near-Zero Latency Mode https://www.cined.com/swit-fm-bmu-and-bmh-series-monitors-introduce-built-in-near-zero-latency-mode/
(01:01:17) - Cartoni MIXO 21 Fluid Head and Ragno Pod Tripod Riser – Hands-On Interview https://www.cined.com/cartoni-mixo-21-fluid-head-and-ragno-pod-tripod-riser-hands-on-interview/
(01:05:47) - Panasonic LUMIX S1II Gets Free ARRI LogC3 Software Key With Purchase in the US – Save $249.99 https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-gets-free-arri-logc3-software-key-with-purchase-in-the-us-save-249-99/
(01:08:29) - CP+ 2026 Returns at Its Largest Scale Ever With a Record 149 Exhibitors https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-returns-at-its-largest-scale-ever-with-a-record-149-exhibitors/
(01:10:46) - YouTube Launches Dedicated App for Apple Vision Pro – 3D, VR180, 360-Degree, and 8K Playback https://www.cined.com/youtube-launches-dedicated-app-for-apple-vision-pro-3d-vr180-360-degree-and-8k-playback/
(01:16:34) - Profoto L600C Lighting Review – Does Profoto Gear Belong in a DP's Kit? https://www.cined.com/profoto-l600c-lighting-review-does-profoto-gear-belong-in-a-dps-kit/
(01:20:30) - Tilta Nucleus Auto Focus Adapter Launched – Adds Autofocus to Manual PL Lenses via Sony E-Mount https://www.cined.com/tilta-nucleus-auto-focus-adapter-launched-adds-autofocus-to-manual-pl-lenses-via-sony-e-mount/
(01:24:07) - Viral AI Fight Between 'Tom Cruise' and 'Brad Pitt' Triggers Hollywood-Wide Backlash Against ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 https://www.cined.com/viral-ai-fight-between-tom-cruise-and-brad-pitt-triggers-hollywood-wide-backlash-against-bytedances-seedance-2-0/
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ep103 - 'All Cameras Look the Same' — David Bross on Digilog App, DIY Camera Building & Escaping the Digital Look – Focus Check Podcast

In this conversation, David Bross shares his unique journey from being a director of photography to woodworking and app development. He discusses the creation of his free iPhone app Digilog, which simulates Kodak film looks, and his philosophy of open-source software and teaching the next generation of filmmakers.
David walks us through the technical challenges behind the Digilog app (free in the App Store here), from translating his DaVinci Resolve color grading workflow into code, to navigating Apple's app review process which rejected the app 15 times before approval. He also talks about sourcing rare Kodak CCD sensors to revisit the Digital Bolex project, not as a revival but as a stepping stone toward something bigger: building custom, artisanal cameras shaped by personal needs rather than the technological race. Along the way, he shares a candid take on why he believes modern cameras have reached a point of visual uniformity — and why that's a problem worth solving.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to David Bross and His Journey
(03:15) Transition from Filmmaking to Woodworking
(04:26) The Creation of Digilog App
(06:35) Technical Challenges and Unique Features of Digilog
(09:01) OpenGate Recording and Real-Time Processing
(10:39) Audio Issues and User Experience
(12:45) Film Stocks and Recording Formats
(15:02) Anamorphic Lenses and Future Plans
(17:54) Community Feedback and Open Source Philosophy
(18:53) The Decision to Offer Digilog for Free
(20:07) Educating the Next Generation of Filmmakers
(21:30) Navigating Technology and Filmmaking Aspirations
(23:49) The Changing Landscape of Cinematography
(25:48) Reviving the Bolex Project
(30:00) Creating Custom Cameras for Personal Needs
(34:50) The Quest for Unique Camera Aesthetics
(39:12) Harnessing Computational Power in Filmmaking

ep102 - YouTube Paid $100 Billion to Creators | Hohem iSteady MT3 | DJI RS 5 | Astera QuikBeam – CineD Focus Check

Imagine this: YouTube has paid over $100 billion to creators in the last four years. That’s an enormous sum — far more than most TV networks spend on content today. In this episode, we take a closer look at what that means for creators and the platform as a whole.
Further in this episode, we talk about plenty of other highlights, including two brand-new Hohem gimbals (which Nino reviewed), a range of innovative new lights from several manufacturers, and exciting new lenses — all covered in this episode of Focus Check. So, as always, hit that play button and enjoy.
Chapters and Articles in This Episode
 
(00:00) – Intro
(07:44) – Hohem iSteady MT3 & MT3 Pro Gimbal Review – Built-In AI Tracking and Pro Performance Without the Pro Pricehttps://www.cined.com/hohem-isteady-mt3-mt3-pro-review-built-in-ai-tracking-and-pro-performance-without-the-pro-price/
(15:15) – DJI RS 5 Announced – Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, 5th-Gen Stabilization, and One-Hour Fast Charginghttps://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-announced-enhanced-intelligent-tracking-module-5th-gen-stabilization-and-one-hour-fast-charging/
(25:31) – YouTube Paid Creators $100 Billion in Four Years – Here Are Their Priorities for 2026https://www.cined.com/youtube-paid-creators-100-billion-in-four-years-here-are-their-priorities-for-2026/
(37:25) – Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 5.00 Released with Expanded Autofocus Customizationhttps://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-firmware-update-version-5-00-released-with-expanded-autofocus-customization/
(40:50) – Sony Firmware Updates for VENICE 2 V4.1, BURANO V3.0, FX6 V6.0, and FR7 V4.0 Firmware at BSC Expo 2026 – New Anamorphic Modes, BIG6, Blackmagic RAWhttps://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-venice-2-v4-1-burano-v3-0-fx6-v6-0-and-fr7-v4-0-firmware-at-bsc-expo-2026-new-anamorphic-modes-big6-blackmagic-raw/
(48:20) – Sony VENICE 2 Extension System Mini – Now Shippinghttps://www.cined.com/sony-venice-2-extension-system-mini-now-shipping/
(54:43) – Astera QuikBeam Announced – Ultra-Compact Fresnel with Multiple Powering Optionshttps://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-announced-ultra-compact-fresnel-with-multiple-powering-options/
(58:17) – NANLITE FC-720B and FC-720C Announced – 750W Additions to the FC Serieshttps://www.cined.com/nanlite-fc-720b-and-fc-720c-announced-750w-additions-to-the-fc-series/
(01:00:49) – Aputure NOVA 9° 2×1 and NOVA II 1×1 Announced – A 9° Long-Throw Panel and a High-Output 1×1https://www.cined.com/aputure-nova-9-2x1-and-nova-ii-1x1-announced-a-9-long-throw-panel-and-a-high-output-1x1/
(01:05:51) – Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH – Innovative and Exorbitantly Pricedhttps://www.cined.com/leica-noctilux-m-35mm-f-1-2-asph-innovative-and-exorbitantly-priced/
(01:10:13) – Pixboom Spark First Production Unit Rolls Off Assembly Line – Mid-March Shipping Confirmedhttps://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-first-production-unit-rolls-off-assembly-line-mid-march-shipping-confirmed/
(01:16:49) – Blazar Talon 1.5X AF Anamorphic Lenses Announced – World’s First 1.5x Squeeze Autofocus Systemhttps://www.cined.com/blazar-talon-1-5x-af-anamorphic-lenses-announced-worlds-first-1-5x-squeeze-autofocus-system/
(01:23:00) – Eddie AI Adds Multi-Track Audio Support for Professional Editing Workflowshttps://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-adds-multi-track-audio-support-for-professional-editing-workflows/
(01:25:13) – FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Firmware Version 1.04 Released – Display Delay of External Monitor Improvedhttps://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-firmware-version-1-04-released-display-delay-of-external-monitor-improved/
(01:27:04) – Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 II Macro Lens Announcedhttps://www.cined.com/brightin-star-60mm-f-2-8-ii-macro-lens-announced/
(01:29:08) – Hollyland Solidcom M1 Pro Released – A Scalable 1.9 GHz Intercom for Medium-Scale Productionshttps://www.cined.com/hollyland-solidcom-m1-pro-released-a-scalable-1-9-ghz-intercom-for-medium-scale-productions/
(01:32:20) – Freeze, Move, Immerse – Bullet Time and Volumetric Capture in Actionhttps://www.cined.com/freeze-move-immerse-bullet-time-and-volumetric-capture-in-action/
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ep101 - Canon EOS C50 Lab Test discussed | Nikon ZR Firmware Update | Vimeo Layoffs | Leica Sale Soon? | CineD Focus Check

In this episode, we break down our Canon EOS C50 Lab Test results and explore the gap between specs and real-world performance. We also cover the Nikon ZR firmware update, Vimeo's mass layoffs under Bending Spoons, rumors of a potential Leica sale, SmallHD and Iodyne product updates, this year's Oscar cinematography nominees, and Google's $2 million partnership with Sundance to train filmmakers on AI tools. Plus: why Adobe's 20% stock drop signals bigger shifts in the creative software landscape.
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Chapters and Articles in This Episode
(00:00) - Intro
(03:06) - Canon EOS C50 Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitudehttps://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/
(11:22) - Nikon ZR Firmware V1.10 Released – Wired Timecode Sync, RED File Naming, and Morehttps://www.cined.com/nikon-zr-firmware-v1-10-released-wired-timecode-sync-red-file-naming-and-more/
(14:34) - Vimeo Layoffs Eliminate Majority of Staff Just Four Months After $1.38B Acquisitionhttps://www.cined.com/vimeo-layoffs-eliminate-majority-of-staff-just-four-months-after-1-38b-acquisition/
(23:48) - Leica Camera AG Owners Reportedly Considering Sale of Controlling Stake Valued at €1 Billionhttps://www.cined.com/leica-camera-ag-owners-reportedly-considering-sale-of-controlling-stake-valued-at-e1-billion/
(33:38) - ProClip Acquires INOVATIV – What It Means for the Film Industry’s Favorite Cart Makerhttps://www.cined.com/proclip-acquires-inovativ-what-it-means-for-the-film-industrys-favorite-cart-maker/
(38:31) - 98th Academy Awards Nominations: “Sinners” Breaks All-Time Record With 16 Nods, Cinematography Race Features Diverse Fieldhttps://www.cined.com/98th-academy-awards-nominations-sinners-breaks-all-time-record-with-16-nods-cinematography-race-features-diverse-field/
(40:23) - SmallHD PageOS Update Adds Fleet Control, Portrait Mode, and Canon Camera Controlhttps://www.cined.com/smallhd-pageos-update-adds-fleet-control-portrait-mode-and-canon-camera-control/
(45:13) - Accsoon CineView M7 Firmware Update Adds Sony EI Control, Nikon Support, ARRI-Style False Color, and Vertical Workflowhttps://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-firmware-update-adds-sony-ei-control-nikon-support-arri-style-false-color-and-vertical-workflow/
(51:33) - Eddie AI “Dirty Multicam” Support for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Launchedhttps://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-dirty-multicam-support-for-premiere-pro-and-davinci-resolve-launched/
(59:53) - Google.org Invests $2 Million in Sundance Institute for AI Filmmaking Educationhttps://www.cined.com/google-org-invests-2-million-in-sundance-institute-for-ai-filmmaking-education/
(01:09:50) - LumaFusion for Android 2.5 Brings Head and Tail Transitions, Multi-Clip Editing, and APV Codec Supporthttps://www.cined.com/lumafusion-for-android-2-5-brings-head-and-tail-transitions-multi-clip-editing-and-apv-codec-support/
(01:11:33) - SWIT PowerCell Batteries Now Available for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and FUJIFILM Camerashttps://www.cined.com/swit-powercell-batteries-now-available-for-sony-canon-nikon-and-fujifilm-cameras/
(01:14:43) - Cinematographer Bob Poole on Filming Elephants With FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm – Respectful Wildlife Filmmakinghttps://www.cined.com/cinematographer-bob-poole-on-filming-elephants-with-fujinon-duvo-hzk25-1000mm-respectful-wildlife-filmmaking/
(01:18:42) - Adding Elements in VFX Compositing to Sell the Illusion – A Step-by-Step Guide from Digby Hoganhttps://www.cined.com/adding-elements-in-vfx-compositing-to-sell-the-illusion-a-step-by-step-guide-from-digby-hogan/
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ep100 – Episode 100 Special: A Look Back & A Look Forward | We Tested FUJIFILM's GFX Eterna 55 and Have Opinions

This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of the CineD Focus Check show—a perfect opportunity to look back at the episodes that stood out and became truly special over time.
It is also the right moment to thank our community. Your continued support, engagement, and passion for the show mean a great deal to us. We are genuinely grateful to have such a strong audience that shares our enthusiasm for filmmaking and the content we produce every week.
In this milestone episode, we also cover a long-anticipated review. Johnnie shares his experience shooting with the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55, along with insights and footage from a recent mini-documentary he shot using the camera.
As always, Nino rounds things out with the latest weekly gear news.
So hit play and enjoy our 100th episode of CineD Focus Check.
 
Chapters and Articles in This Episode
(00:00) - Intro
 
(00:43) - Celebration of the 100th Episode and Recap
 
(30:27) - FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 – First-Look Review & Mini Documentary
https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-first-look-review-mini-documentary/
 
(58:03) - Behringer FLOW 4V – Compact Audio Mixer and Recorder for Filmmakers
https://www.cined.com/behringer-flow-4v-compact-audio-mixer-and-recorder-for-filmmakers/
 
(01:02:22) - PrimeLight Design VoxBox Pro MK3 Announced – Support for Wide Lenses and Integrated Filtration
https://www.cined.com/primelight-design-voxbox-pro-mk3-announced-support-for-wide-lenses-and-integrated-filtration/
 
(01:08:01) - Tilta Boulder Camera Cart XL Introduced – Carries up to 500kg of Gear
https://www.cined.com/tilta-boulder-camera-cart-xl-introduced-carries-up-to-500kg-of-gear/
 
(01:11:48) - Call to Adventure in Different Films and How Characters Refuse to Hear It
https://www.cined.com/call-to-adventure-in-different-films-and-how-characters-refuse-to-hear-it/
 
(01:14:11) - CINELUX REDUXA R2 Introduced – Focal Reducer for RED DSMC2 Cameras
https://www.cined.com/cinelux-reduxa-r2-introduced-focal-reducer-for-red-dsmc2-cameras/
 
(01:20:01) - Google Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video Update Adds Native Vertical Format, 4K Upscaling, and Enhanced Character Consistency
https://www.cined.com/google-veo-3-1-ingredients-to-video-update-adds-native-vertical-format-4k-upscaling-and-enhanced-character-consistency/
 
 (01:23:10) - Godox KNOWLED P600R Hard P4 and P1200R Hard P8 Announced – High-Output LED Panels with Multi-Zone Pixel Control
 
https://www.cined.com/godox-knowled-p600r-hard-p4-and-p1200r-hard-p8-announced-high-output-led-panels-with-multi-zone-pixel-control/
 
(01:26:40) - PolarPro CineFlow Filter Introduced – Adds Motion Effects In-Camera
https://www.cined.com/polarpro-cineflow-filter-introduced-adds-motion-effects-in-camera/
 
(01:28:18) - Ruko U11MINI 4K Pocket-Sized Drone Introduced – Under 249 Grams, Dedicated Touchscreen Controller
https://www.cined.com/ruko-u11mini-4k-pocket-sized-drone-introduced-under-249-grams-dedicated-touchscreen-controller/
 
(01:30:03) - Viltrox NexusFocus F1 Crowdfunding Campaign Launching Today – AI Autofocus for PL-Mount Lenses
https://www.cined.com/viltrox-nexusfocus-f1-crowdfunding-campaign-launching-today-ai-autofocus-for-pl-mount-lenses/
 
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ep99 - Apple Creator Studio | Rise and fall of Vimeo | FUJIFILM Instax Mini Evo Cinema - CineD Focus Check

This week’s episode dives into Apple’s newly announced Creator Studio – now offered as a subscription model. Johnnie and Nino also take a closer look at the rise and fall of Vimeo, discussing what changed over the years on this once filmmaker-focused platform. Plus, FUJIFILM has announced a… let’s say, very unique cinema camera.
So don’t miss out on the latest updates from the world of cine tech!
Chapters and Articles in This Episode
(00:00) - Intro
(01:37) - Recent Podcast Episode:
https://www.cined.com/podcast/
(07:35) - Episode topics overview
(12:30)- Apple Creator Studio Announced – Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro & More Subscription Bundle With AI Editing and Generative Tools
https://www.cined.com/apple-creator-studio-announced-final-cut-pro-logic-pro-pixelmator-pro-more-subscription-bundle-with-ai-editing-and-generative-tools/
Apple Creator Studio: CineD Exclusive Interview Reveals the Future of Pro Apps & Licensing
https://www.cined.com/apple-creator-studio-cined-exclusive-interview-reveals-the-future-of-pro-apps-licensing/
(36:56) - How Vimeo Betrayed the Filmmakers Who Built It
https://www.cined.com/how-vimeo-betrayed-the-filmmakers-who-built-it/
(49:24) - GOA – An Indian Wildlife Documentary – Shot on PIXBOOM Spark and LUMIX Cameras
https://www.cined.com/goa-an-indian-wildlife-documentary-shot-on-pixboom-spark-and-lumix-cameras/
(54:38) - FUJIFILM Instax Mini Evo Cinema Launched with Built-in Printer
https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-launches-the-instax-mini-evo-cinema-camera-with-built-in-printer/
(01:01:43) - Poll: Mobile Filmmaking – What Would It Take for You to Move From iPhone to Android Device?
https://www.cined.com/poll-mobile-filmmaking-what-would-it-take-for-you-to-move-from-iphone-to-android-device/
(01:13:50) - MID49 Direct Connect XLR Module for FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 – Lower Profile, Two-Channel Balanced Audio
https://www.cined.com/mid49-direct-connect-xlr-module-for-fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-lower-profile-two-channel-balanced-audio/
(01:17:54) - GoPro and ASUS Launch Co-Branded Creator Laptop – Workflow Integration or Marketing Exercise?
https://www.cined.com/gopro-and-asus-launch-co-branded-creator-laptop-workflow-integration-or-marketing-exercise/
(01:24:30) - ARRI Reaffirms Commitment to Lighting and Camera Systems – Full Roadmap for 2026, Munich Consolidation Underway
https://www.cined.com/arri-reaffirms-commitment-to-lighting-and-camera-systems-full-roadmap-for-2026-munich-consolidation-underway/
(01:27:31) - Hohem iSteady MT3 Gimbal Series & Company’s First Portable SSD-001 Released
https://www.cined.com/hohem-isteady-mt3-gimbal-series-companys-first-portable-ssd-001-released/
(01:32:44) - Talking About “Lens Character”, Finding the Right Words – a Video Series by Tito Ferradans
https://www.cined.com/talking-about-lens-character-finding-the-right-words-a-video-series-by-tito-ferradans/
(01:35:08) - Extreme Wide Shots for Impactful Storytelling – With Film Examples
https://www.cined.com/extreme-wide-shots-for-impactful-storytelling-with-film-examples/
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