UnSensored By Brandon Washington

Brandon Washington
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Welcome to "Unsensored," the definitive podcast where the raw truths of filmmaking are revealed. Join us and industry icons like Jarred Land as we explore camera technology and cinematic artistry. We challenge norms, share brutally honest insights, and discuss industry shifts. Ideal for both seasoned filmmakers and enthusiasts, "Unsensored" offers a deep dive into the tools and tales that shape our visual narratives. Tune in to strip back the facade and discover the unfiltered reality of creativity in filmmaking.

  1. 18h ago

    Sony A7S IV… Is This FINALLY It?!

    Sony might FINALLY be getting ready to give video shooters the camera they've been waiting for.On this episode of UNSENSORED, we're breaking down some of the biggest stories happening in cameras, filmmaking, YouTube, and creator tech — and this week could have some major implications for where the camera industry is headed.Sony has officially registered a mysterious new camera in China, and rumors are pointing toward the long-awaited Sony A7S IV. Is Sony finally ready to bring one of its most popular video-focused cameras into the next generation?We're also looking at some crazy new camera-industry numbers showing DJI and Insta360 shipping more than TWICE as many cameras as the entire mirrorless camera industry. Are traditional camera companies losing the next generation of creators?PLUS, YouTube just announced a TON of new features for creators, ARRI is putting its technology into a consumer smartphone, and Canon may have another video-focused camera on the way.TODAY'S TOPICS:📷 SONY A7S IV FINALLY COMING?Sony has officially registered a new camera in China, and speculation is already pointing toward the A7S IV. After years of waiting, could Sony's next video-focused Alpha camera finally be close?🤯 DJI + INSTA360 ARE OUTSELLING MIRRORLESS CAMERAS?New shipment data suggests DJI and Insta360 combined are shipping more than twice as many cameras as the mirrorless camera industry. We need to talk about what these numbers actually mean — and whether action cameras, 360 cameras, and pocket cameras are changing what the average creator considers a "real camera."▶️ YOUTUBE JUST CHANGED A LOTMade on YouTube 2026 brought a huge wave of new features for creators. We'll break down which features actually matter and what they could mean for the future of creating on YouTube.🎬 ARRI IS COMING TO CONSUMER CAMERASARRI technology is making its way into the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max smartphone. Is this simply a smartphone collaboration, or another sign that professional cinema-camera technology is moving into everyday creator devices?🔴 CANON EOS R7 V RUMORSCanon reportedly has an EOS R7 V on its internal roadmap. Could Canon be preparing another video-focused mirrorless camera, and where would an R7 V fit alongside Canon's existing lineup?As always, UNSENSORED is driven by the chat, so bring your hot takes, camera-brand loyalty, questions, and disagreements.Sony Gang, Canon Fan People, Lumix Gang, Black Magic Mafia, Nikon shooters, and Red Users — everybody is welcome.No filter. All brands. The chat decides.Subscribe to Creative Fam Live and join us LIVE!#SonyA7SIV #CameraNews #MadeOnYouTube #CanonR7V #DJI #Insta360 #ARRI #Filmmaking #SonyAlpha #YouTube

  2. Sep 12

    Nikon's Biggest Update, Apple's Biggest Bet & Is AI Taking Over Editing?

    What's Good Creative Fam!This week the camera world is moving FAST, and we've got another packed episode covering some of the biggest announcements, leaks, and creator tools making headlines.The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has finally leaked with what appear to be the first real-world images. We'll break down the rumored specs, the redesigned body, and whether Canon is about to release one of the best entry-level full-frame cameras yet.Sony has also announced its new DP5 and DP7 professional production monitors. We'll discuss who these monitors are built for, what makes them different, and whether they make sense for filmmakers outside of Hollywood productions.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 just took a huge leap into AI by introducing support for AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. We'll discuss what these new tools can actually do, how they can speed up editing workflows, and whether AI is becoming a true creative assistant instead of just another gimmick.Nikon continues to impress filmmakers with a major firmware update coming to the Nikon ZR. The update brings Open Gate recording, anamorphic support, RED color science options, and several new cinema-focused features. Is Nikon becoming one of the most filmmaker-friendly camera companies?Apple also made headlines this week with the announcement of the new iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone. We'll share our thoughts on the new design, discuss whether foldable phones finally make sense for creators, and what it could mean for mobile filmmaking.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WHAT WE'RE COVERING• Canon EOS R8 Mark II leaked images• Rumored specs and first impressions• Sony DP5 & DP7 production monitors• DaVinci Resolve 21.1 with ChatGPT & Claude integration• Nikon ZR firmware update with Open Gate & anamorphic support• Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable phone• Creative Fam Hot Takes• Live Q&A━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━JOIN THE CREATIVE FAM ACADEMYWant to connect with filmmakers and creators from around the world?Join here:https://creativefamacademy.com/orders/customer_info?o=202624Download the Creative Fam Academy AppiPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.creativefam━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hosted by Brandon Washington & JarrellStreaming LIVE!Jump into the chat and let's talk cameras, AI, filmmaking, and where the industry is headed next.#CanonR8II #DaVinciResolve #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #SonyDP7 #NikonZR #iPhoneDuo #ZCAM #Filmmaking #CameraNews #CreativeFam #UnsensoredLive

  3. Sep 5

    Nikon's NEW Secret Cameras, Ai Wont Quit, GoPro's CRAZY Future & More!

    Join us on Twitch!: https://www.twitch.tv/bwashmediaWhat's Good Creative Fam!This week, it feels like every major camera company is making a move—and some of them could completely change the future of filmmaking.Canon has filed a fascinating new patent for an AI-powered intelligent gimbal camera capable of automatically tracking subjects, reframing shots, and assisting creators like never before. Is this the future of filmmaking... or are cameras starting to replace the camera operator?Meanwhile, Nikon has quietly registered a third unreleased camera, bringing the total number of rumored Nikon bodies in development to three. What could they be working on, and does Nikon finally have a surprise up its sleeve?GoPro is making headlines again after creator Markiplier shared that he's genuinely saddened by the company's recent merger, saying GoPro helped define an entire generation of creators. Is this the beginning of a new chapter for GoPro—or the end of the company we all grew up with?We'll also take a look at Samsung's newest creator-focused SSD and discuss why the company chose to launch it with a fully AI-generated commercial. Is AI becoming the new normal for advertising creative tools?And finally, Insta360 has officially unveiled the Luna Pro, continuing its push deeper into the filmmaking market. Is Insta360 quietly becoming one of the biggest innovators in the camera industry?🔥 What We're Covering🤖 Canon's Intelligent AI Camera- AI-powered gimbal patent- Autonomous tracking & framing- Could this be the future of cameras?📸 Three New Nikon Cameras?- Latest registrations- What Nikon could be planning- Which camera do you want to see most?🎥 The Future of GoPro- Markiplier reacts to the merger- Can GoPro reinvent itself?- Is the brand losing its identity?💾 Samsung's New Creator SSD- Faster storage for filmmakers- Why Samsung used a fully AI-generated commercial- AI vs traditional filmmaking🌕 Insta360 Luna Pro- Specs and first impressions- Who is this camera really for?- Can Insta360 compete with the big camera brands?💬 Creative Fam Hot Takes & Live Q&AThis show is all about the conversation, so bring your questions, opinions, and hottest takes. We'll be hanging out live with the Creative Fam and diving into one of the most interesting weeks we've had in the camera industry.🚀 Join CFA Connect – The Ultimate Filmmaking CommunityWant to connect with filmmakers, creators, and entrepreneurs from around the world?👉 Join here:https://creativefamacademy.com/orders/customer_info?o=202624📲 Download the CFA Connect AppiOShttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.creativefam🎙️ Hosted by Brandon Washington & Jarrell📅 Streaming LIVE!Whether you're into cameras, filmmaking, content creation, or just want to stay ahead of where the industry is headed, this is the place to be.Jump into the chat and let's talk gear!#UnsensoredLive #Canon #Nikon #GoPro #Insta360 #SamsungSSD #Filmmaking #CameraNews #ContentCreator #CreativeFam #CameraGear #CinemaCameras

  4. Aug 21

    Why Filmmakers are BIG MAD over Higgsfield AI Drama

    Join us Live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bwashmedia🎬 Unsensored Live: Today's episode is different.No camera rumors.No new lenses.No spec sheet debates.Instead, we're tackling one of the biggest conversations happening in filmmaking right now.🤖 Topic 1 — The Higgsfield ControversySeveral well-known filmmakers and content creators are facing criticism after partnering with AI video platform Higgsfield. Some viewers see it as embracing the future, while others believe it's a betrayal of the filmmaking community. citeturn0news20turn0news21We're discussing:    •    Is the backlash justified?    •    Are creators wrong for taking AI sponsorships?    •    Is AI just another filmmaking tool?    •    Where do you draw the line?🎬 Topic 2 — Is AI Replacing Filmmakers?Every year, cameras get smarter.Now AI can generate shots, edit footage, write scripts, create VFX, and even produce entire short films.The question isn't whether AI is improving...It's whether filmmakers are being replaced—or simply being asked to adapt.⚖️ Topic 3 — The Ethics of AI FilmmakingThis conversation goes far beyond technology.We're talking about:    •    Creativity vs. automation    •    Inspiration vs. imitation    •    Transparency with audiences    •    Should AI-generated work always be disclosed?    •    What responsibility do creators have?🔥 Topic 4 — Your Hot TakesTonight, we want to hear from YOU.Is AI helping filmmakers...Or destroying filmmaking?Call in.Agree.Disagree.Challenge us.This conversation belongs to the community.Rep your squad:#SonyGang#CanonFanPeople#NikonCrew#LumixGang#BlackmagicMafia#RedUsers🚀 Join CFA ConnectMentorship. Business Strategy. Creator Networking. Exclusive Livestreams.👉 Join Here:https://creativefamacademy.com/orders/customer_info?o=202624📱 Download the CFA AppiOShttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.creativefam

  5. Aug 14

    FX5 Drama, DJI Under Fire, ARRI Phones & Blackmagic Drops

    Join us Live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bwashmedia🎬 Unsensored Live: The camera world isn't slowing down.New gear, breaking news, industry drama, and plenty of hot takes. Join us live as we break down the biggest stories in filmmaking this week.🎥 Sony FX5Is Sony off to a rough start... or is everyone overreacting?📦 What's In The Box?New gear. First impressions. Honest reactions.🚁 DJI & The FCCBig news that could impact the future of drones in America.📱 ARRI Meets SmartphonesCan a phone really deliver a cinema experience?🎬 BlackmagicA major update just dropped. Is it enough to get creators excited?🔥 HOT TAKESThis is your show too.Call in.Agree.Disagree.Challenge us.Rep your squad:#SonyGang #CanonFanPeople#NikonCrew#LumixGang#BlackmagicMafia#RedUsers🚀 Join CFA ConnectMentorship. Business Strategy. Creator Networking. Exclusive Livestreams.👉 Join Here:https://creativefamacademy.com/orders/customer_info?o=202624📱 Download the CFA AppiOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.creativefam

  6. Aug 8

    Panasonic Just Hit RED Where It Hurts... Canon's Next Camera & DJI's New Sensor Revolution

    Join us Live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bwashmediaWhat's Good Creative Fam!This week the camera industry is making some BIG moves, and one of the biggest stories could change the future of filmmaking forever.Panasonic has officially scored its first legal victory against RED's RAW video patent, opening the door for manufacturers to rethink internal RAW recording. Could this finally lead to more affordable cameras with powerful internal RAW codecs? More importantly... what does this mean for the next generation of Lumix cameras?Speaking of Lumix, the rumor mill is heating up with reports of several new L-Mount cameras on the horizon. If Panasonic is finally free to innovate, what cameras should they build next?Canon is making moves as well. Reports are surfacing that the EOS R8 is beginning to disappear from retailers, which usually means one thing... a replacement may be just around the corner. Could Canon be getting ready to launch a new affordable full-frame camera?Meanwhile, the battle for the 360 camera market is about to explode.Both DJI and Insta360 are teasing their next-generation 360 cameras, setting up what could become one of the biggest camera battles of the year. Unfortunately... GoPro seems to be watching from the sidelines. Can they still compete?And finally...DJI may have quietly introduced one of the biggest sensor breakthroughs we've seen in years. Their new LOFIC sensor technology promises up to 17 stops of dynamic range without relying on traditional dual-gain architectures. Is this the future of image sensors?🔥 What We're Covering:🎥 Panasonic vs REDPanasonic's legal victory over RED's RAW patentWhat this means for internal RAW recordingCould this reshape the cinema camera market?📸 Future Lumix CamerasThe latest Panasonic rumorsWhat cameras we hope to see nextCould Lumix finally have its breakthrough moment?📷 Canon EOS R8 Discontinued?Why retailers are pulling inventoryWhat it means for the rumored successorCanon's next move in the full-frame market🌎 DJI vs Insta360New 360 cameras are comingWho wins this battle?Is GoPro falling behind?🚀 DJI's New LOFIC SensorUp to 17 stops of dynamic rangeWhy this sensor technology is such a big dealCould it change camera design forever?💬 Creative Fam Hot Takes & Live Q&AAs always, the best part of Unsensored is hearing from YOU.🎙️ Hosted by  @bwashmedia  📅 Streaming LIVE!Grab your favorite drink, jump into the chat, and let's break down another huge week in the filmmaking world. From RAW codecs and new camera rumors to sensor technology and the battle for the future of 360 cameras, there's a lot to unpack.#UnsensoredLive #Panasonic #Lumix #CanonR8 #DJI #Insta360 #GoPro #RED #CinemaCamera #Filmmaking #CameraNews #CreativeFam

  7. Aug 1

    Sony's Making BIG moves while the rest of the Industry Is Getting UGLY

    This week the camera industry feels like absolute chaos...Sony is reportedly looking to **acquire Tamron**, a move that could completely reshape the lens market. But at the same time, an **earthquake has disrupted production at Sony's largest image sensor facility**, raising questions about future camera availability and potential delays. Could this impact upcoming Sony cameras? Meanwhile, **Nikon has reportedly lost its legal battle against Viltrox** over Z Mount-related patent claims, a decision that could have major implications for third-party lens manufacturers and Nikon shooters.Over in the pocket camera world, **DJI has officially released the Osmo Pocket 4P**, but instead of celebrating, they're making headlines for another reason... **DJI and Insta360 are locked in a growing patent dispute** surrounding the new Luna Ultra cameras. What does this legal battle mean for creators and the future of pocket cameras? And of course...🗑️ **Trash Can of the Week is BACK!**Who's getting tossed this week? You'll have to tune in to find out.---## 🔥 Topics We'll Cover📷 **Sony Wants to Buy Tamron**- What it could mean for Sony lenses- Is this good or bad for photographers?🏭 **Sony Sensor Factory Hit by Earthquake**- Production concerns- Could camera launches be affected?⚖️ **Nikon vs. Viltrox**- Why the lawsuit matters- What this means for third-party Z Mount lenses🎥 **DJI Osmo Pocket 4P**- First impressions- Is it the new pocket camera to beat?⚔️ **DJI vs. Insta360**- The patent battle explained- What happens next?🗑️ **Trash Can of the Week**💬 **Creative Fam Hot Takes & Live Q&A**---## 🚀 Join CFA Connect – The Ultimate Filmmaking CommunityWant to connect with filmmakers and creators from around the world?👉 Join here:https://creativefamacademy.com/orders/customer_info?o=202624📲 Download the CFA Connect App**iOS**https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creative-fam-academy/id1627746473**Android**https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.creativefam---🎙️ **Hosted by Brandon Washington & Jarrell**Grab your favorite drink, jump into the chat, and let's break down one of the wildest weeks the camera industry has seen all year.#Sony #Tamron #SonyRumors #DJI #OsmoPocket4P #Insta360 #Nikon #Viltrox #CameraNews #Filmmaking #ContentCreator #CreativeFam #UnsensoredLive

  8. Jul 25

    The Sony FX5 Is HERE... So Why Are Sony Shooters STILL MAD?

    The wait is over the Sony FX5 has officially arrived, and despite bringing some of the biggest upgrades we've seen to the Cinema Line in years, filmmakers are more divided than ever.Tonight on **Unsensored**, Brandon is joined by Kofi Yeboah, Terry Warfield, and possibly Cam Mackey** to break down Sony's newest cinema camera. We'll discuss the Sony FX5 specs, price, image quality, autofocus, 5K Open Gate recording, internal X-OCN RAW, AI-powered autofocus, triple-base ISO, and how it compares to cameras like the FX3 and FX6.But this isn't another first-look reviewWe're talking about the conversations happening across YouTube, Reddit, and the filmmaking community. Is the FX5 overpriced? Is it the perfect FX3 successor? Did Sony make the right compromises? Or is the internet expecting too much? Community discussion has centered on the camera's price, optional accessories, and missing features like internal ND—even as many praise its new sensor, Open Gate recording, and RAW workflow.🔥 Topics We'll Cover🎥 Sony FX5 Review & First Impressions📷 Sony FX5 Specs Explained💰 Is the Sony FX5 Worth the Price?⚔️ Sony FX5 vs FX3 vs FX6🎬 5K Open Gate, Internal RAW & Triple Base ISO🎙️ Live Reactions to the Biggest Creator Reviews💬 Creative Fam Hot Takes & Live Q&A--🎙️ **Hosted by Brandon Washington, Kofi Yeboah & Terry Warfield; (Cam Mackey may be joining us live!)If you're considering buying the Sony FX5 or just want to hear an honest conversation about the most talked-about cinema camera of the year—this is the stream you don't want to miss.#SonyFX5 #SonyFX5Review #SonyCinemaLine #SonyAlpha #FX3 #FX6 #CinemaCamera #Filmmaking #CameraGear #CreativeFam #UnsensoredLive

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Welcome to "Unsensored," the definitive podcast where the raw truths of filmmaking are revealed. Join us and industry icons like Jarred Land as we explore camera technology and cinematic artistry. We challenge norms, share brutally honest insights, and discuss industry shifts. Ideal for both seasoned filmmakers and enthusiasts, "Unsensored" offers a deep dive into the tools and tales that shape our visual narratives. Tune in to strip back the facade and discover the unfiltered reality of creativity in filmmaking.

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