Focus Check

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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