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Focus Check

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  • What’s new in filmmaking technology this week? News, reviews, education, insights, opinions and ideas - from the CineD newsroom, mostly with Nino Leitner and Johnnie Behiri. This is Focus Check - the weekly cine tech podcast. New episodes every Thursday.
    Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • ep13 - FUJIFILM X-T50 and X100VI Reviews | Panasonic LUMIX S9 | BMD Micro Color Panel | LAOWA OOOM Zoom Lenses | Sony Xperia 1 VI | The Filmmaker’s Voice

    ep13 - FUJIFILM X-T50 and X100VI Reviews | Panasonic LUMIX S9 | BMD Micro Color Panel | LAOWA OOOM Zoom Lenses | Sony Xperia 1 VI | The Filmmaker’s Voice
    May 23 2024
    World premiere of the new CineD song! …Which Nino spent an entire five minutes on. The review of the FUJIFILM X100VI is out now, and the next one on the FUJIFILM X-T50 is coming up next. Nino and Johnnie also talk about the Panasonic LUMIX S9, Alex gives his first impression of the Blackmagic Design Micro Color Panel and together we take a look at the MovMax Blade Arm for mounting smaller cameras to cars. Listen to the end when we also mention the freshly announced Laowa lenses and a Canon camera for golfers. Subscribe to our weekly podcast to stay up-to-date with all the latest cinema gear news and tech insights! Show chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:49:11) World premiere of the CineD song!- and Discussion About AI https://soundcloud.com/user-231700559/cined-pop-song-generated-with-udiocom (00:11:39) Upcoming FUJIFILM X-T50 Review (00:14:32) FUJIFILM Film Simulations https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-film-simulations-detailed-webpage-when-to-use-which-and-more/ (00:17:12) FUJIFILM X100VI In-Depth Video Review https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x100vi-review-a-capable-camera-for-video-and-great-for-composition-learning/ (00:28:30) Electronic Variable NDs https://www.cined.com/lc-tec-explains-concept-for-4x5-65-electronic-variable-nd-filter-first-look/ (00:33:54) Panasonic LUMIX S9 Announced https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s9-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-released-compact-camera-with-6k-recording-capabilities/ (00:41:04) Panasonic LUMIX S 26mm F/8 Announced https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s-26mm-f-8-lens-announced-body-cap-sized-pinhole-style-lens/ (00:47:33) Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K - Now 40% Off https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k-40-global-discount/ (00:50:49) Canon PowerShot GOLF Camera Announced https://www.cined.com/embargo-21st-may-6am-cest-canon-powershot-golf-announced/ (00:55:35) Blackmagic Design Micro Color Panel - First Impressions https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-micro-color-panel-first-impressions-lots-of-functions-in-a-small-package/ https://www.mzed.com/courses/the-beginners-guide-to-davinci-resolve (00:59:51) MovMax Blade Arm - Compact Shock Absorber System https://www.cined.com/movmax-blade-arm-released-compact-lightweight-shock-absorber-system/ (01:02:47) Laowa OOOM Zine Zooms Announced https://www.cined.com/laowa-ooom-cine-zoom-14-60mm-t2-9-mft-and-20-85mm-t4-s35-lenses-announced/ (01:06:47) Portkeys HD7H Monitor for Only $99 https://www.cined.com/portkeys-hd7h-monitor-for-99-introduced-7-inch-8-bit-panel-for-little-money/ (01:09:17) VoxBox Air by PrimeLight Design - Eye Contact with Interviewer https://www.cined.com/voxbox-air-by-primelight-design-announced-eye-contact-to-interviewer-with-small-foldable-box/ (01:14:21) Sony Xperia 1 VI Announced - A Future for Sony Phones? https://www.cined.com/sony-xperia-1-vi-announced-new-telephoto-and-ai-technology/ (01:20:16) The Filmmaker’s Voice - Narrative Perspective https://www.cined.com/the-filmmakers-voice-mastering-narrative-perspective-and-related-camera-techniques/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • ep12 - Major FUJIFILM News | Sigma Art 24-70mm II Announced | Google Veo Video AI | Fylm.ai Version 2.0 | The Importance of Sound Design in Film

    ep12 - Major FUJIFILM News | Sigma Art 24-70mm II Announced | Google Veo Video AI | Fylm.ai Version 2.0 | The Importance of Sound Design in Film
    May 16 2024

    In this week’s episode Johnnie and Nino dive into all the FUJIFILM cameras and FUJINON lenses announced this week. They also talk about the update of Nino’s favorite lens, the Sigma Art 24-70mm and Google’s new Veo generative video AI. The take a look at Fylm.ai’s version 2.0 and finally talk about the importance of sound design in film.

    Subscribe to our weekly podcast to stay up-to-date with all the latest cinema gear news and tech insights!

    Show chapters:

    (00:00:00) Introduction

    (00:01:51) FUJIFILM X-T50 announced

    https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x-t50-announced-40mp-6-2k-video-ibis-film-simulation-dial-and-more/

    (00:15:46) FUJIFILM GFX100S II introduced

    https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx100s-ii-introduced-large-format-in-a-compact-and-lightweight-body/

    (00:19:53) New FUJINON GF 500mm F5.6 lens

    https://www.cined.com/fujinon-gf500mm-f5-6-lens-announced-large-format-super-telephoto-lens/

    (00:22:02) FUJINON XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 announced

    https://www.cined.com/fujinon-xf16-50mm-f-2-8-4-8-r-lm-wr-lens-announced/

    (00:27:00) OFG Customs 65 explained

    https://www.cined.com/ofg-customs-65-explained-custom-cinema-camera-based-on-fujifilm-gfx100-ii-sensor/

    (00:28:28) Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DGN update

    https://www.cined.com/sigma-24-70mm-f-2-8-dg-dn-ii-art-announced-a-fast-compact-zoom/

    (00:38:54) Google’s Veo revealed

    https://www.cined.com/googles-veo-revealed-can-their-new-generative-video-model-compete-with-sora/

    (00:52:32) Fylm.ai Version 2.0 announced

    https://www.cined.com/fylm-ai-2-0-upgrade-capture-one-icc-profile-and-style-export-ai-magic-mode-and-more/

    (00:58:38) Sonic Synergy - Sound Design in Film

    https://www.cined.com/sonic-synergy-film-examples-of-blurring-the-lines-between-music-and-sound-design/

    We hope you enjoyed this episode!

    You have feedback, comments or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • ep11 - Serious Video Editing on iPad Pro? Apple Launch event & Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad | Sony BURANO Lab Test | SIRUI Factory Tour Video

    ep11 - Serious Video Editing on iPad Pro? Apple Launch event & Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad | Sony BURANO Lab Test | SIRUI Factory Tour Video
    May 9 2024

    This week, Nino shares his experience attending the Apple launch event for the new iPad Pros, Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad and Final Cut Camera app for iPhone and iPad at Battersea Power Station in London, Apple's new UK headquarters. He shares his experience what it is like to be at such an event for the first time, and of course what he thinks the new products mean for filmmakers and content creators.

    Show chapters:

    (00:00:00) Introduction

    (00:00:38) Nino attending the Apple Launch Event in London

    (00:08:37) The new iPad Pro and Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad - how feasible for professionals?

    (00:15:20) M4 processor - why first in the iPad Pro?

    (00:19:47) Final Cut Camera for Live Multicam

    (00:26:31) Does Final Cut Camera compete with the Blackmagic Cam app?

    (00:27:10) The processing power of iPad Pro M4 & Tandem OLED display

    (00:31:17) Other iPad innovations: Pencil Pro

    (00:34:40) Innovative ways of interacting and creating content with touch & stylus

    (00:36:15) Final Cut Camera & Live Multicam would be nice if they could be used with other cameras

    (00:38:35) Sony BURANO Lab Test

    (00:49:53) SIRUI Factory Tour video shot in China by Johnnie

    (01:00:40) New MZed course “The Art and Science of Lenses”

    (01:03:39) Goodbye!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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