Focus Check CineD

What are Nino’s and Johnnie’s back stories? In this week’s episode learn about their journeys of becoming filmmakers, and how they met each other and ended up running CineD.com together. Johnnie also raises an interesting question: Why is everyone a DP nowadays? Nino and Johnnie further discuss whether it is worth going to film school or not, and what pieces and projects of their own body of work they are most proud of.
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:01:35) Johnnie’s journey into filmmaking
 
(00:14:36) Nino’s history from media school to DP
 
(00:28:47) Everyone’s a DP nowadays? Where did the cameraman go?
 
(00:34:07) Should you go to film school? Johnnie’s and Nino’s takes
 
(00:45:17) How did Nino and Johnnie meet?
 
(00:47:01) Out of all the projects they have done, which one are they most proud of?
https://www.cined.com/production-insights-new-documentary-through-the-thick-shot-in-south-africa/
https://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-review-mini-documentary-and-lowlight-sample-footage/
 
We hope you enjoyed this episode!In the end, Alex did not win any money at the quiz show.
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What an exciting NAB it was this year! Lots of great new gear to wrap our heads around. Nino, Johnnie and Graham talk about all the latest and greatest that they discovered at the show and their favorite interviews that they conducted. They also discuss the winners of this year’s “CineD Best of Show'' awards, so tune in to find out who won!
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:03:13) Johnnie’s favorite interview of the show
 
(00:04:56) Grahams best moment
 
(00:11:07) Nino’s highlights, starting with Blackmagic Design releases
https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-ursa-cine-17k-with-65mm-sensor-explained/
https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-pyxis-6k-full-frame-camera-first-look/
 
(00:23:28) Mixed news from the showfloor
 
(00:32:24) What’s new in the world of lighting
https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-debuts-a-smaller-airglow-the-inflatable-booklight/
https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavoslim-60cl-240b-240c-first-look/
 
(00:42:52) Starting the “Best of Show” Awards with DJI
https://www.cined.com/dji-focus-pro-introduced-lidar-fiz-system-with-new-motors-and-hand-control-unit/
https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-4-and-rs-4-pro-gimbals-announced-same-payload-capacity-vertical-shooting-capabilities-and-more/
https://www.cined.com/dji-avata-2-review-larger-sensor-easy-acro-mode-new-goggles-3-with-cameras/
 
(00:52:17) New lenses unveiled at the show
https://www.cined.com/laowa-ranger-s35-compact-cine-zoom-series-announced-first-look/
 
(01:04:54) Wrap-up and recap
 
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Lots of exciting news just before we head off to NAB 2024! In CineD Focus Check this week, Nino is joined by long-time writers and contributors Jakub and Jeff as well as Johnnie to talk about all the fantastic gear that is coming out. DJI just announced some great new products like the DJI Avata 2, the 4th generation of its Ronin stabilizers and the DJI Focus Pro.
There is a new professional mounting system for the iPhone 15 Pro by Tilta, Aputure and Litepanels have some lighting news and PROTON promises a very small camera. Panasonic has released a new firmware update and lots more!
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Show chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction 
(00:01:25) DJI Avata 2 announced - Jakub's full video review: https://www.cined.com/dji-avata-2-review-larger-sensor-easy-acro-mode-new-goggles-3-with-cameras/
(00:18:07) DJI RS 4 and RS 4 PRO Gimbals Announced – Same Payload Capacity, Vertical Shooting Capabilities, and More - https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-4-and-rs-4-pro-gimbals-announced-same-payload-capacity-vertical-shooting-capabilities-and-more/
(00:27:35) DJI Focus Pro Introduced – LiDAR FIZ System with New Motors and Hand Control Unit - https://www.cined.com/dji-focus-pro-introduced-lidar-fiz-system-with-new-motors-and-hand-control-unit/
(00:41:45) Tilta Khronos Ecosystem of Accessories for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Released - https://www.cined.com/tilta-khronos-ecosystem-of-accessories-for-iphone-15-pro-and-pro-max-released/
(00:47:32) Aputure INFINIMAT Announced – New Pixel-Mappable RGB Light Mats With Inflatable Diffusion - https://www.cined.com/aputure-infinimat-announced-new-pixel-mappable-rgb-light-mats-with-inflatable-diffusion/
(00:49:52) Litepanels Astra IP Bi-Color LED Panels Announced – Now with Weatherproof Construction - https://www.cined.com/litepanels-astra-ip-bi-color-led-panels-announced-now-with-weatherproof-construction/
(00:53:19) Panasonic LUMIX S5II/S5IIX Firmware Update Announced with Camera to Cloud Integration - https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s5ii-s5iix-firmware-update-announced-with-camera-to-cloud-integration/
(00:56:42) New Frame.io Version 4 Introduced – With Multi-Panel Customization, Metadata Frameworks, and More - https://www.cined.com/new-frame-io-version-4-introduced-with-multi-panel-customization-metadata-frameworks-and-more/
(01:02:55) PROTON Claims to Release “World’s Smallest Broadcast Quality Camera” at NAB 2024 - https://www.cined.com/proton-claims-to-release-worlds-smallest-broadcast-quality-camera-at-nab-2024/
(01:04:31) Atlas Orion Anamorphic Lenses – 18mm, 135mm, and 200mm Focal Lengths Now Available - https://www.cined.com/atlas-orion-anamorphic-lenses-18mm-135mm-and-200mm-focal-lengths-now-available/
(01:05:55) ARRI L-Series Plus LED Fresnels Announced – 90% Brighter, Direct Network Connectivity - https://www.cined.com/arri-l-series-plus-led-fresnels-announced-90-brighter-direct-network-connectivity/
(01:07:34) ARRI ALEXA 35 Live - https://www.arri.com/en/camera-systems/live-cameras/alexa-35-live
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We welcome our first guest on the podcast! Markus Förderer, ASC, is a German-born DP currently working in L.A. on exciting shows such as “Constellation” for Apple+ and big movies such as “Red Notice”. We talk to him about his path to Hollywood, his love for anamorphic lenses and his very own platform Cineflares.com which lets you compare the flare characteristics of different lenses. 
 
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Show chapters:
 
(00:00:00) Introduction 
 
(00:01:36) Markus’ background and history
 
(00:02:49) What’s it like being a DP in L.A.?
 
(00:04:43) Using anamorphic lenses for filming Constellation
 
(00:09:58) The Ronin 4D used in high-end shoots 
 
https://youtu.be/fOqARAgwdNM
 
(00:20:32) How does Markus choose a camera?
 
(00:27:29) A short history of RED cameras
 
(00:30:52) Can mirrorless cameras be used in major productions?
 
(00:32:37) What will Nikon’s acquisition of RED bring in the future?
 
(00:35:42) The current situation in Hollywood and AI threat
 
(00:42:19) Technology and artistry
 
(00:45:29) Introducing Cineflares.com - https://www.cineflares.com
https://www.cined.com/cineflares-com-launched-worlds-most-complete-lens-flare-library-by-markus-forderer-asc/
 
https://youtu.be/RP9cEqquJsQ
 
(00:53:48) What is Markus’ dream anamorphic lens?
 
(01:02:34) Advancements in technology over the last years
 
(01:08:17) Lens look - clean vs. character
 
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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/
 
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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/
 
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