This week Nino and Johnnie talk to our contributor Graham about Cine Gear Expo and the overall feeling within the film and TV industry in Hollywood. They discuss whether lenses should rather be clean and sharp or should have character. Graham also talks about much more of the gear he saw at Cine Gear Expo.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:24) Cine Gear Expo Impressions and Feeling Within the Industry

(00:06:28) Industry Trends That Graham Noticed

(00:08:05) Lenses: Sharpness vs. Character

(00:26:34) Ironglass MkII Review - Vintage Optics Reborn

https://www.cined.com/ironglass-mk-ii-review-vintage-optics-reborn/

(00:31:03) FreeMe Timecard and Job Tracking App for Film Crew Members Explained

https://www.cined.com/freeme-timecard-and-job-tracking-app-for-film-crew-members-explained/

(00:35:36) MUTINY Ecosystem for Freefly Ember High-Speed Camera

https://www.cined.com/mutiny-ecosystem-for-freefly-ember-high-speed-camera-first-look/

(00:40:15) Core SWX MoXIE Solo – First Look at a New Mobile Power Solution

https://www.cined.com/core-swx-moxie-solo-first-look-at-a-new-mobile-power-solution/

(00:43:23) MID49 Rainbow Handle System with Interchangeable Color-Coded Grips

https://www.cined.com/mid49-rainbow-handle-system-with-interchangeable-color-coded-grips-first-look/

(00:46:37) Lightbridge and DoPchoice Snapbridge

https://www.cined.com/lightbridge-and-dopchoice-snapbridge-new-size-and-diffusion-fabrics-with-bluff-bounce/

(00:53:51) Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Immersive Camera for Vision Pro Spacial Videos Announced

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-ursa-cine-immersive-camera-for-vision-pro-spacial-videos-announced/

(01:01:43) Viltrox LUNA 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom Launched

https://www.cined.com/viltrox-luna-30-300mm-t4-0-10x-zoom-launched-first-look/

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This week we have a special announcement! Our first CineD-branded product is out with a discounted offer for our readers - the CineD Special Edition CFexpress Type B 1TB card for only $/€179.99! Use code "CineD1TB" at checkout for the 50% discount.

Nino and Johnnie also talk about lots of news coming out of Cine Gear Expo in LA this week. Newly announced cameras and lenses especially designed for VR, SIGMA lenses,and a SmallRig ecosystem for the Sony BURANO. Tune in to hear Johnnie’s and Nino’s thoughts on all these new releases.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:45) CineD Special Edition CFexpress Type B 1TB Card Launched

https://www.cined.com/cined-special-edition-cfexpress-type-b-1tb-card-launched-get-it-for-only-179-99-excl-tax/

(00:07:24) Is the YC Onion Pineta Peak Tripod a Sachtler Flowtech KILLER?

https://www.cined.com/is-the-yc-onion-pineta-peak-tripod-a-sachtler-flowtech-killer-a-video-review/

(00:17:05) Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens Announced

https://www.cined.com/canon-rf-s-3-9mm-f-3-5-stm-dual-fisheye-lens-announced/

(00:17:43) Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Immersive Camera for Vision Pro Spacial Videos Announced

https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-ursa-cine-immersive-camera-for-vision-pro-spacial-videos-announced/

(00:26:10) Tilta Hydra Alien Pro Announced

https://www.cined.com/tilta-hydra-alien-pro-announced-first-look/

(00:27:42) Tilta Mirage Pro Introduced – A Modular 3-Stage Matte Box with Electronic VND

https://www.cined.com/tilta-mirage-pro-introduced-a-modular-3-stage-matte-box-with-electronic-vnd/

(00:32:03) V35 Project Re-Tuning for SIGMA Cine Lenses Announced

https://www.cined.com/v35-project-re-tuning-for-sigma-cine-lenses-announced-inspired-by-kowa-ff-glass/

(00:35:42) Astera LunaBulb Released

https://www.cined.com/astera-lunabulb-released-a-3-3w-rgbma-ip44-led-bulb-with-wireless-control/

(00:37:16) SIGMA 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art & 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art – First Look

https://www.cined.com/sigma-28-45mm-f-1-8-dg-dn-art-24-70mm-f-2-8-dg-dn-ii-art-first-look/

(00:43:05) Viltrox LUNA 30-300mm T4.0 10x Zoom Launched

https://www.cined.com/viltrox-luna-30-300mm-t4-0-10x-zoom-launched-first-look/

(00:45:25) SmallRig Accessory Ecosystem for Sony BURANO Announced

https://www.cined.com/smallrig-accessory-ecosystem-for-sony-burano-announced-first-look/

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Two huge camera announcements to talk about this week: the Canon EOS C400 and the Panasonic LUMIX GH7. This week, Nino and Johnnie are joined by CineD contributor Graham E. Sheldon - live from Hollywood - to talk about all these new releases, including the new lenses from Canon and SIGMA. They top it off by talking about what’s new in AI: Sony Pictures announced that they will use AI in films to cut costs and the Tribeca Film Festival will be screening Sora Shorts.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:02:22) Canon EOS C400 Cinema Camera Announced

https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c400-cinema-camera-announced-6k-full-frame-raw-internal-recording-triple-base-iso-and-more/

(00:28:00) Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Announced

https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-gh7-announced-pdaf-internal-prores-raw-32-bit-float-audio-and-more/

(00:42:57) Canon RF35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens Released

https://www.cined.com/canon-rf35mm-f-1-4-l-vcm-lens-released-first-in-a-series-of-hybrid-fixed-focal-length-lenses/

(00:48:21) Canon Cine-Servo 17-120mm T2.95-3.9 Lens Announced

https://www.cined.com/canon-cn7x17-kas-t-r1-and-t-p1-cine-servo-lens-announced-added-features-and-an-rf-mount/

(00:53:32) SIGMA 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art – World’s Fastest Full-Frame Zoom Lens Announced

https://www.cined.com/sigma-28-45mm-f-1-8-dg-dn-art-worlds-fastest-full-frame-zoom-lens-announced/

(00:58:35) Sony Pictures to Leverage AI in Film Production to Cut Costs

https://www.cined.com/sony-pictures-to-leverage-ai-in-film-production-to-cut-costs/

(01:16:39) Tribeca Festival Will Screen “Sora Shorts”

https://www.cined.com/tribeca-festival-will-screen-sora-shorts-five-films-generated-by-ai/

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How does CineD make sure that camera reviews are unbiased and well-balanced? In this episode Nino and Johnnie talk about our angle when it comes to review ethics. The recent LUMIX S9 and Insta360 controversies have caused quite a stir in the industry. Hear our take on relations with camera manufacturers and press events. Johnnie and Nino also talk about touchscreen editing and whether they have already tried it. At the end they introduce you to new car mounting systems announced by Tilta.

Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:46) Review Ethics: Nino’s and Johnnie’s Take on the Discussion

(00:42:26) Touchscreen Editing Poll - Are You Considering It?

https://www.cined.com/poll-touchscreen-editing-for-videos-photos-and-sound-are-you-considering-it/

(00:51:03) Tilta Hydra Articulating Car Mounting System Announced

https://www.cined.com/tilta-hydra-articulating-car-mounting-system-announced/

(00:53:56) Tilta Hydra Electronic Suction Cup Introduced

https://www.cined.com/tilta-hydra-electronic-suction-cup-introduced-never-lose-suction-pressure-again/

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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.

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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/

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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!

This week Nino and Johnnie talk about reviewing tech products and whether these reviews can potentially hurt companies. They reveal CineD’s philosophy when it comes to reviews and Lab Tests. Johnnie and Nino also discuss whether consumers are lately seen as mere Beta testers by companies. They delve into virtual production on a budget and reveal some of the most memorable products they saw at this year’s NAB. Don’t miss the end when they give a quick explanation of the platform CINEFLARES and an exclusive discount offer for our readers.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) Review ethics: Can a bad review hurt a company?

https://youtu.be/6xWXRk3yaSw?si=mCU18IDTFa17PMdf

https://youtu.be/TitZV6k8zfA?si=qN8IJfTD11sdYucR

(00:17:50) The CineD method and Lab Tests

(00:25:32) Lens reviews: Clean vs. character

(00:29:59) Are consumers treated as Beta testers these days?

(00:38:57) Virtual production on a budget: CineShooter+ & Unreal Engine

https://www.cined.com/virtual-production-on-a-budget-chris-field-eric-kessler-on-cineshooter-unreal-engine/

https://www.cined.com/quasar-science-introduces-image-based-lighting-solution-for-virtual-studio-production/

(00:52:07) NAB aftermath and most memorable products

https://www.cined.com/clouzen-tainer-portable-all-in-one-backup-storage-introduced/

https://www.cined.com/godox-magic-xt1-wireless-microphone-system-first-look/

https://www.cined.com/gutek-tortoise-hard-cases-for-gear-by-nanlite-first-look-at-the-new-brand/

https://www.cined.com/rode-interview-pro-wireless-mic-and-smartphone-rigs-explained/

https://www.cined.com/falcam-treeroot-quick-lock-travel-tripod-first-look/

https://www.cined.com/bebob-mlmicro-v-mount-battery-adapter-with-extras-hands-on/

https://www.cined.com/fujinons-duvo-hzk25-1000mm-lens-tales-from-a-safari-in-kenya/

(01:11:04) CINEFLARES Pro launched and offer for CineD readers

https://www.cined.com/cineflares-pro-launched-with-markus-forderer-asc/

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