Focus Check

ep05 - Sony & Blackmagic Design Camera Firmware Updates | BLAZAR Anamorphic Lens | SYNCO G3 Pro Wireless | Logitech Mevo Core

This week brings major firmware updates from Sony and Blackmagic Design for some of their most popular cameras! BLAZAR announced a new Super 35 Anamorphic Lense while SYNCO enters the wireless microphone market. Nino and Johnnie also react to your comments on last week's AI centric episode, and take a look at our poll in which we asked you about your next move regarding generative video AI. Logitech has announced a micro-four-thirds streaming camera - but who is it for? And finally we look forward to NAB which is approaching in big steps!
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:02:33) Sony Releases Major Firmware Update - https://www.cined.com/sony-releases-major-firmware-updates-for-the-alpha-7s-iii-alpha-1-alpha-7-iv-and-alpha-9-iii/
 
(00:13:12) Blackmagic Design Adds Cloud Functionalities to Pocket Cameras -
https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-camera-8-6-public-beta-released-cloud-support-for-specified-cameras/
 
(00:16:06) BLAZAR Remus Super 35 Anamorphic Lenses Teased - 
https://www.cined.com/blazar-remus-35mm-t1-6-1-5x-super35-anamorphic-lens-teased/
 
(00:21:42) SYNCO G3 Pro Wireless System Announced - 
https://www.cined.com/synco-g3-pro-wireless-system-announced-first-look/
 
(00:27:35) User Feedback and AI discussion - 
https://www.cined.com/openai-sora-first-videos-generated-by-beta-testers-released/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/14/ai-powered-ad-ignites-creator-controversy-on-instagram/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TevHHPVYN/
 
(00:31:38) User Poll: Generative AI Video - 
https://www.cined.com/poll-generative-ai-video-is-almost-here-what-is-your-next-move/
 
(00:46:15) Logitech Mevo Core Announced - 
https://www.cined.com/logitech-mevo-core-micro-four-thirds-webcam-announced/
 
(00:53:14) Looking forward to NAB - https://www.cined.com/join-cined-at-nab-in-las-vegas-win-a-fujifilm-x-h2s-lens/
 
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
 
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ep04 - Is AI Taking Over? | Cinematic Shoooting on iPhone 15 Pro | DaVinci Resolve Free vs. Paid | Red Raptor X 8K VV Lab Test | PRODUCER Tested | New MZed Course | CineD Best-of-Show Awards at NAB

Is AI taking over? What jobs in our industry are at risk? Nino and Johnnie tackle one of the biggest topics that is on the minds of everyone at the moment. Get their takes in this week’s podcast.
 
Other topics this week include: The iPhone 15 Pro as a filmmaking device. Our podcast producer Alex has made a video on the differences between the free and paid versions of DaVinci Resolve. Our Lab Test results of the Red Raptor X 8K VV are out and showcase our camera database. The new software called PRODUCER is put to the test in the real world. Johnnie and Nino present the newest MZed course about lighting people outdoors. And lastly: submissions are open for manufacturers for CineD’s Best-of-Show Award for this year’s NAB in Las Vegas.
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:00:36) AI - Is it coming for our jobs? - https://www.cined.com/is-openais-sora-trained-on-youtube-videos-a-question-of-ethics-and-licensing/
https://www.instagram.com/openai/reels/?hl=en
https://www.cined.com/youtube-to-require-ai-labeling-by-creators/
 
(00:28:43) The iPhone 15 Pro as a filmmaking device - 
https://www.cined.com/iphone-15-pro-anamorphic-experiment-what-makes-a-cinema-camera-by-michael-cioni-strada/
https://www.cined.com/strada-interview-insights-on-the-new-ai-enabled-cloud-platform/
 
(00:37:01) iPhone 15 Pro showcase film “Midnight” - 
https://www.cined.com/midnight-by-takashi-miike-shot-exclusively-on-the-iphone-15-pro/
 
(00:39:25) DaVinci Resolve - Differences between the paid and studio version - 
https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-18-6-free-vs-paid-studio-version/
 
(00:43:58) Red Raptor X 8K VV Lab Test results - 
https://www.cined.com/red-v-raptor-x-8k-vv-lab-test-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/
https://www.cined.com/databases/
 
(00:53:02) PRODUCER software evaluated in real world testing - 
https://www.cined.com/producer-software-evaluated-in-real-world-testing-by-mxr-productions/
https://www.cined.com/producer-maker-machina-tested-first-look-at-the-all-in-one-production-software/
 
(00:56:54) “How to Light People Outdoors” - New MZed course - 
https://www.cined.com/how-to-light-people-outdoors-tips-on-handling-the-sun-from-paul-atkins-asc/
 
(00:58:42) CineD’s Best-of-Show Awards - NAB 2024 now open to submissions - 
https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-award-at-nab-2024-submissions-now-open-for-manufacturers/
 
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
 
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ep03 - RED/Nikon - deep dive | Industry in turmoil? | Join CineD at NAB | Libec factory tour | Oscar highlights | Sony Burano shipping | New Leica SL3 released

Our third episode of weekly tech news is here!
 
This week Nino and Johnnie take a closer look at Nikon’s acquisition of RED and take a deep dive into RED’s history. They also analyze this week’s poll, in which readers were asked what their wishes are once Nikon takes over. After some major happenings this week, they also discuss the state of the industry as a whole. Johnnie and Nino also have more information on how you can  join the CineD team at NAB in Las Vegas and they introduce a new factory tour that Johnnie shot at Libec - a family-run manufacturer in Japan specializing in tripods. A discovery is made, that there are currently no cameras with a high enough resolution on the market to film with Apple’s Vision Pro headset, and that the Sony BURANO is now being shipped. Finally, Leica has introduced a new camera which Johnnie is looking forward to testing. 
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:00:38) Nikon buying RED - what our readers hope the future will bring and deep dive into RED’s history - https://www.cined.com/poll-when-red-is-nikon-what-do-you-wish-to-see/
 
(00:21:38) Industry in turmoil? Vegas Pro producers files for insolvency - https://www.cined.com/magix-producer-of-vegas-pro-files-for-insolvency/
 
(00:37:55) Join the CineD team at NAB in Las Vegas - https://www.cined.com/join-cined-at-nab-in-las-vegas-win-a-fujifilm-x-h2s-lens/
 
(00:41:47) New factory tour at Libec in Japan - https://www.cined.com/libec-tripods-and-camera-support-systems-crafted-in-japan-factory-tour/
 
(00:48:52) Our Oscars highlights - https://www.cined.com/oscar-winners-2024-highlights-from-the-awards-ceremony/
 
(00:49:30) No camera has high enough resolution for Apple Vision Pro - https://www.cined.com/no-camera-high-res-enough-for-apple-vision-pro-according-to-canon/
 
(00:50:43) Sony Burano shipping to customers in Europe - https://www.cined.com/sony-burano-8k-cinealta-camera-now-shipping/
 
(00:51:29) New Leica SL3 released - https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-released-60mp-full-frame-sensor-8k-and-prores-recording-dedicated-video-mode-and-more/
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
 
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ep02 - Nikon acquires Red | Join CineD at NAB | Sony Alpha 9 III Lab Test | Paid vs. Free Camera Firmware Updates | Fog Machine Review | Awards Season

This week, we talk about Nikon acquiring RED! Johnnie talks about this with our writer and RED owner Francesco. Also this week on “Focus Check” Johnnie and Nino answer the first audience questions that have come in since our first episode last week, and also share exciting news about this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas, where audience members can join the CineD team in the show coverage. We talk about the surprising results of the Sony Alpha 9 III CineD Lab Test and review two quite unusual products: a. We also listen to a discussion about paid firmware updates for cameras, and whether or not people should pay for them or get new features for free. We also dive into the new Kessler CineShooter+ motion control system that was just introduced. At the end our hosts talk about the awards season and the upcoming Oscars. 
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:00:32) Breaking news! Nikon to buy Red! - https://www.cined.com/nikon-to-acquire-us-cinema-camera-manufacturer-red-digital-cinema/
 
(00:10:34) Your questions answered
 
(00:17:21) Your chance to join the CineD Team at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas - article with more info will be available on Monday
 
(00:25:07) The surprising results of our Sony Alpha 9 III Lab Test - https://www.cined.com/sony-alpha-9-iii-lab-test-dynamic-range-and-latitude/
 
(00:33:46) Blowin in the wind - the NITECORE CineWind CW10 - https://www.cined.com/nitecore-cinewind-cw10-released-portable-fan-for-content-creators/
 
(00:37:06) Paid firmware updates - rip off or necessary? - https://www.cined.com/nikons-firmware-update-strategy-adding-new-features-with-hardware-limits/
 
(00:48:26) Blurred vision - the LENSGO Smoke S Mini - https://www.cined.com/lensgo-smoke-s-mini-review-palm-sized-and-affordable-fog-machine/
 
(00:53:22) The new Kessler CineShooter+ Motion Control System - https://www.cined.com/kessler-cineshooter-motion-control-system-launched-now-optimized-for-unreal-engine/
 
(00:57:16) Awards season: ASC Awards and Oscars - https://www.cined.com/38th-annual-asc-award-winner-hoyte-van-hoytema-asc-fsf-nsc-for-oppenheimer/
 
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
 
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ep01 - Why a Podcast?| CineD History| BSC and CP+ Expos | Nanomorph Zooms | Lightcraft Jetset app | FUJIFILM X100VI & Cinema Camera? | Future of Panasonic | Poll of the Week | AI generated videos

Welcome to the new CineD Podcast! 
 
“Focus Check” will bring you not only the latest cinema tech news but also our insights and opinions on a weekly basis. In our first episode Co-CEOs Johnnie and Nino talk about the history of CineD and how the idea of a podcast came to life. They will also discuss the latest trade shows they have been to and of course update you on all the new ´gear. Stay tuned until the end when Nino and Johnnie dive into the topic that is on everyone’s mind: AI-generated videos.
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:02:56) CineD’s History
 
(00:06:00) BSC and CP+ Expos
 
(00:08:52) Laowa Nanomorph Zoom Lenses - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/laowa-nanomorph-zooms-first-look-28-55-and-50-100-t2-9-set/
 
(00:12:12) Lightcraft Jetset Cinema app - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/turn-your-iphone-into-a-realtime-video-tracker-for-cinema-cameras-with-lightcraft-jetset/
 
(00:16:50) Johnnie at CP+
 
(00:23:07) FUJIFILM Interview - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-interview-x100vi-cinema-camera-global-shutter-and-more/
 
(00:34:09) Panasonic Interview - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/panasonic-interview-their-latest-updates-and-a-quick-glimpse-of-what-the-future-holds/
 
(00:40:40) Weekly Poll: Editing Software - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/poll-which-editing-software-are-you-currently-using/
 
(00:51:57) New MZed Course “Lighting People on Location” - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/lighting-people-on-location-new-course-by-the-asc-only-on-mzed/
 
(00:58:15) AI-generated video content - newest trends and tools - Full Article: https://www.cined.com/lightricks-ltx-studio-ai-video-generator-with-most-extensive-manual-controls-yet/
 
We hope you enjoyed our first episode!
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