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.

  1. ep110 - CineD Database Update, DJI vs. Insta360 Patent War, Sony Memory Card Shortage & More - CineD Focus Check

    2D AGO

    ep110 - CineD Database Update, DJI vs. Insta360 Patent War, Sony Memory Card Shortage & More - CineD Focus Check

    Episode 110 of the CineD Focus Check is a packed news week. Nino and Johnny cover a major update to the CineD Camera Databases, an escalating patent dispute between DJI and Insta360, Sony's dramatic suspension of nearly all memory card sales, a new shot listing course on MZed, the Panasonic LUMIX TZ300 compact camera, a new affordable pancake lens from SG Image, DNG becoming an ISO standard, a Fujifilm GFX100 II firmware update, new Sony NP-F batteries with USB-C and D-Tap from ZGCINE, the European Vimeo alternative "Rushes," and the IronGlass Canon FD AIR rehousing announcement. A lot to get through – let's go.   Sponsor of this episode are NANLITE, who supplied the lighting for the podcast studio. Check out the section at (17:05)    (00:00) Intro & overview (03:56) CineD Camera Database Update – Improved Rankings, Better Accessibility, and More https://www.cined.com/cined-camera-database-update-improved-rankings-better-accessibility-and-more/ (18:07) DJI Sues Insta360 for Patent Infringement as 360 Drone and Action Camera Rivalry Escalates https://www.cined.com/dji-sues-insta360-for-patent-infringement-as-360-drone-and-action-camera-rivalry-escalates/ (28:10) Sony Suspends Nearly All Memory Card Sales as Global Flash Shortage Hits Filmmakers https://www.cined.com/sony-suspends-nearly-all-memory-card-sales-as-global-flash-shortage-hits-filmmakers/ (34:02) Shot Listing Essentials – New Course Launched on MZed https://www.cined.com/shot-listing-essentials-new-course-launched-on-mzed/ (39:31) Panasonic LUMIX TZ300 (ZS300) Announced – Compact Camera with 1″ Sensor and 15x Zoom https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-tz300-zs300-announced-compact-camera-with-1-sensor-and-15x-zoom/ (48:19) SG-image AF 35mm f/2.2 Lens – Combines Pancake Design, Fast Aperture, and Autofocus https://www.cined.com/sg-image-af-35mm-f-2-2-lens-combines-pancake-design-fast-aperture-and-autofocus/ (51:49) DNG Is Now an International ISO Standard – What It Means for Filmmakers and RAW Workflows https://www.cined.com/dng-is-now-an-international-iso-standard-what-it-means-for-filmmakers-and-raw-workflows/ (57:32) FUJIFILM GFX100 II Firmware 2.50 Released – Now Compatible With FUJINON GF 32-90mm Power Zoom Lens https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx100-ii-firmware-2-50-released-now-compatible-with-fujinon-gf-32-90mm-power-zoom-lens/ (59:11) ZGCINE BT-NPF970 Sony NP-F Battery with USB-C and D-Tap Ports Introduced https://www.cined.com/zgcine-bt-npf970-sony-np-f-battery-with-usb-c-and-d-tap-ports-introduced/ (01:01:05) Rushes Video Platform Launched – A European Alternative to Vimeo https://www.cined.com/rushes-video-platform-launched-a-european-alternative-to-vimeo/ (01:07:07) IronGlass Canon FD AIR Rehousing Announced – Vintage Character, Compact Package https://www.cined.com/ironglass-canon-fd-air-rehousing-announced-vintage-character-compact-package/

    1h 12m
  2. ep109 - DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1, Sora is DEAD, GoPro Patent Loss & 18 More Stories – CineD Focus Check

    MAR 26

    ep109 - DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1, Sora is DEAD, GoPro Patent Loss & 18 More Stories – CineD Focus Check

    In this week's episode of the Focus Check podcast, Nino and Johnnie cover a remarkably packed week of filmmaking news. They dig into the brand-new DJI Avata 360 drone, which arrived at the CineD office literally the day before recording, discuss OpenAI's surprise decision to shut down the Sora app and the collapse of its Disney deal, break down what GoPro's patent case against Insta360 actually resulted in, and touch on the strange state of LA's sound stage market. Along the way, there's new audio gear, anamorphic lenses, firmware updates, autofocus breakthroughs, and some of the biggest business stories in the industry right now. (00:00) Intro & Overview (07:27) DJI Avata 360 – First 360° Drone from DJI vs. Antigravity A1 Article coming soon (26:08) OpenAI Shuts Down Sora as Disney Exits $1 Billion AI Video Deal https://www.cined.com/openai-shuts-down-sora-as-disney-exits-1-billion-ai-video-deal/ (34:54) GoPro Loses $93.5M and Its Patent Case Against Insta360 https://www.cined.com/gopro-loses-93-5-million-and-its-patent-case-against-insta360-but-bets-everything-on-a-2026-comeback/ (40:44) LA Is Building More Stages Than Ever – So Why Are They Empty? https://www.cined.com/la-is-building-more-stages-than-ever-so-why-are-they-empty-filmla-sound-stage-report/ (44:59) CineD Best-of-Show Awards at NAB 2026 – Submissions Open! https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-awards-at-nab-2026-manufacturers-submit-your-product-now/ (48:34) Saramonic Air SE – 5g Wireless Mic with AI Noise Cancellation Under $50 https://www.cined.com/saramonic-air-se-wireless-microphone-introduced-5-grams-ai-noise-cancellation-starting-at-under-50/ (54:30) DSC Labs Revived Under New Ownership, Relocates to LA https://www.cined.com/dsc-labs-revived-under-new-ownership-relocates-to-los-angeles/ (56:38) DZOFILM Arcana 1.5X Anamorphic T2.1 Full-Frame Lenses Introduced https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arcana-1-5x-anamorphic-t2-1-full-frame-lenses-introduced-pre-orders-now-open/ (01:01:29) Alister Chapman Breaks Down Sony's Cine EI for Maximum Image Quality https://www.cined.com/alister-chapman-breaks-down-sonys-cine-ei-to-help-maximise-image-quality-dynamic-range/ (01:03:32) FUJIFILM Focus on Glass Voting Results – XF 16-80mm F2.8 Wins https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-focus-on-glass-voting-results-xf16-80mmf2-8-wins/ (01:07:07) Blackmagic PYXIS 6K Gets Autofocus – Face Detection & Object Tracking https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-6k-autofocus-introduced-via-new-test-build-face-detection-object-tracking-and-resizable-focus-box/ (01:12:42) Dockcase Selfix – AMOLED Touchscreen for Your iPhone 17 Pro's Rear Camera https://www.cined.com/your-iphone-17-pros-best-cameras-now-for-selfies-dockcase-selfix-adds-rear-amoled-touchscreen/ (01:19:26) Viltrox NexusFocus F1 Review – Autofocus for PL Lenses https://www.cined.com/viltrox-nexusfocus-f1-review-autofocus-for-pl-lenses-put-to-the-test/ (01:27:29) Audio-Technica ATV-SG1 & SG1LE On-Camera Shotgun Mics Introduced https://www.cined.com/audio-technica-atv-sg1-and-atv-sg1le-on-camera-shotgun-microphones-introduced/ (01:32:56) Sony FX6 Firmware 6.00 – BIG6 Interface & External Blackmagic RAW https://www.cined.com/sony-fx6-firmware-version-6-00-released-big6-interface-external-blackmagic-raw-af-improvements-and-more/ (01:35:09) Nikon Technical Service Advisory for Z6III, Z5II & ZR Cameras https://www.cined.com/nikon-issues-technical-service-advisory-for-z6iii-z5ii-and-zr-cameras/ (01:37:14) AnamorphicTool – Two OFX Plugins for DaVinci Resolve https://www.cined.com/anamorphictool-launched-two-ofx-plugins-for-davinci-resolve-fixing-optical-issues-and-adding-anamorphic-lens-characteristics/ (01:40:13) Apple Acquires MotionVFX – What It Means for Final Cut & Competing NLEs https://www.cined.com/apple-acquires-motionvfx-what-this-could-mean-for-final-cut-pro-creator-studio-and-competing-nles/ (01:44:03) YouTube Is Now the World's Largest Media Company & Home of the Oscars https://www.cined.com/youtube-is-now-the-worlds-largest-media-company-and-soon-the-home-of-the-oscars/ (01:51:25) Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit Over Subscription Cancellation Practices https://www.cined.com/the-150-million-price-of-cancel-adobe-settles-doj-lawsuit-over-subscription-practices-every-filmmaker-knows-too-well/ 📬 Feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us podcast@cined.com

    1h 54m

  3. MAR 19

    ep108 - Passion, Design & Global Business: Meet the Woman Behind Harlowe Lighting - CineD Focus Check

    In this episode, we sit down with Helena, founder of Harlowe (previously Hobolite) and CEO of AEC Lighting Solutions, calling in from her Shanghai office fresh off a trip through Europe. Helena’s story is anything but ordinary: raised in the Chinese countryside, self-taught in art from age five, trained as a mechanical engineer, and now running a globally recognized premium lighting brand with 26 years of manufacturing heritage behind it.   To learn more about Harlowe, head on over to their website. (00:24) - Introduction (01:08) - What is Harlow? The Brand Story (04:41) - Helena's Childhood & Falling in Love with Art (07:46) - Breaking Down the Business: Engineering Meets Design (08:44) - Women Leading Companies in China (10:59) - Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry (12:41) - The Design Philosophy Behind Harlow (15:12) - Competing Against the Big Players (17:52) - Behind the Scenes: Where Ideas Come From (21:35)  - Win-Win Collaborations & Business Model (22:22) - Patents: Are They Worth It? (24:40) - Global Tariffs & Running an International Business (26:59) - The Future of Content Creation & AI (31:22) - Balancing Family Life as a Single Mom & CEO (34:33) - Will Her Son Take Over the Business? (36:02) - Hobbies: Painting, Calligraphy & Neuroscience (37:02) - Helena Turns the Tables – Questions for Johnnie   We hope you enjoyed this episode! Do you have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    41 min
  4. ep107 - DJI RS 5 Review, GoPro GP3 Chip, RØDECaster Video Core with EDL Export & ASC Awards – CineD Focus Check

    MAR 12

    ep107 - DJI RS 5 Review, GoPro GP3 Chip, RØDECaster Video Core with EDL Export & ASC Awards – CineD Focus Check

    In this week’s episode of Focus Check, Nino and Johnnie cover a packed week of filmmaking news. The headlines include an in-depth DJI RS 5 review tracing a decade of Ronin evolution, new Blazar Viper 1.5x full-frame anamorphic lenses, Fujifilm’s community-voted X-mount lens concepts, smartphone camera highlights from Mobile World Congress 2026 (Vivo X300 Ultra and TECNO concept devices), a new lesson in the “Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers” course exploring Higgsfield AI, the newly introduced RØDECaster Video Core with long-awaited EDL export for the entire range, GoPro’s new GP3 AI processor, Leica’s US price increase, and the 40th ASC Awards winners with Oscars just around the corner. We have a lot to unpack, so sit back, relax, and tune in!   Chapters & Articles: (00:00) Intro (05:35) DJI RS 5 Review - A Decade of Ronin Evolution Culminates in the Most Capable Single-Operator Gimbal Yet https://www.cined.com/dji-rs-5-review-a-decade-of-ronin-evolution-culminates-in-the-most-capable-single-operator-gimbal-yet/ (23:07) Blazar Viper 1.5X Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses Officially Introduced https://www.cined.com/blazar-viper-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lenses-officially-introduced/ (27:06) FUJIFILM “Focus on Glass – Untold Stories”: 14 X Mount Lens Concepts Revealed, Community Vote Now Open https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-focus-on-glass-untold-stories-14-x-mount-lens-concepts-revealed-community-vote-now-open/ (36:53) Vivo X300 Ultra Introduces 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Lens Kit https://www.cined.com/vivo-x300-ultra-introduces-400-mm-zeiss-telephoto-lens-kit/ (42:32) TECNO Showcases Experiential Phone With Over Ten Concept Devices https://www.cined.com/tecno-showcases-experiential-phone-with-over-ten-concept-devices/ (47:46) Exploring Higgsfield AI - New Lesson in 'Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers' is Live https://www.cined.com/exploring-higgsfield-ai-new-lesson-in-ethical-ai-video-for-filmmakers-is-live/ (54:01) RØDECaster Video Core Introduced With RØDECaster Sync - EDL Export Comes to the Entire Range https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-core-introduced-with-rodecaster-sync-edl-export-comes-to-the-entire-range/ (01:04:10) GoPro GP3 Processor Unveiled – AI-Powered 5nm Chip to Drive Push Into “Ultra-Premium End of the Imaging Market” https://www.cined.com/gopro-gp3-processor-unveiled-ai-powered-5nm-chip-to-drive-push-into-ultra-premium-end-of-the-imaging-market/ (01:09:40) Leica US Price Increase Confirmed - M-System Leads the Way, SL3 and SL3-S Bodies Unaffected https://www.cined.com/leica-us-price-increase-confirmed-m-system-leads-the-way-sl3-and-sl3-s-bodies-unaffected/ (01:12:08) 40th ASC Awards Winners: Michael Bauman Takes Top Prize for One Battle After Another https://www.cined.com/40th-asc-awards-winners-michael-bauman-takes-top-prize-for-one-battle-after-another/ (01:17:32) Making of Vampires in 'Sinners' - Behind Cinematography and Prosthetics https://www.cined.com/making-of-vampires-in-sinners-behind-cinematography-and-prosthetics/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! Do you have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    1h 20m
  5. ep106 - ARRI x HONOR Partnership, CP+ 2026, AI Memory Crisis & Sony a7 V Lab Test – CineD Focus Check

    MAR 5

    ep106 - ARRI x HONOR Partnership, CP+ 2026, AI Memory Crisis & Sony a7 V Lab Test – CineD Focus Check

    Nino and Johnnie reunite after Johnnie's trip to CP+ 2026 in Yokohama. This week's episode is one of the busiest of the year so far — covering Japan's biggest photo show, a candid Panasonic executive interview, an ARRI smartphone partnership nobody saw coming, the new Apple MacBook Pro M5 lineup, Sony a7 V lab results, a raft of Sigma announcements (including rice), a field offloader review, and a microphone switch. Timestamps and links to all articles are below. (00:00) - Intro (04:42) - CP+ 2026 – Industry Trends, Highlights, and Everything in Between  https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-industry-trends-highlights-and-everything-in-between/ (21:20) - Panasonic LUMIX Interview – S1H Successor, Cinema Cameras, MFT Commitment, and More  https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-interview-s1h-successor-cinema-cameras-mft-commitment-and-more/ (32:19) - Panasonic LUMIX DMW-DMS1 Digital Shotgun Microphone Introduced with Different Pickup Patterns  https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-dmw-dms1-digital-shotgun-microphone-introduced-with-different-pickup-patterns/ (36:56) - Angelbird on AI, Memory Shortages, the State of Camera Innovation and More  https://www.cined.com/angelbird-on-ai-memory-shortages-the-state-of-camera-innovation-and-more/ (43:24) - Harlowe Omni 360 2W Introduced – A Dedicated Light for 360 Cameras  https://www.cined.com/harlowe-omni-360-2w-introduced-a-dedicated-light-for-360-cameras/ (46:16) - Apple MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max Announced Alongside New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR  https://www.cined.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-announced-alongside-new-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr/ (57:52) - ARRI and HONOR Announce Strategic Technical Collaboration – ARRI Image Science Comes to Smartphones for the First Time  https://www.cined.com/arri-and-honor-announce-strategic-technical-collaboration-arri-image-science-comes-to-smartphones-for-the-first-time/ (01:08:25) - ClouZen OFFLOADER 16X Review – Copying Footage With Peace of Mind and Extreme Flexibility  https://www.cined.com/clouzen-offloader-16x-review-copying-footage-with-peace-of-mind-and-extreme-flexibility/ (01:17:09) - Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Announced – Smaller, Lighter, and Optically Superior  https://www.cined.com/sigma-35mm-f1-4-dg-ii-art-announced-smaller-lighter-and-optically-superior/ (01:19:25) - Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art Development Announced – Completing the F1.2 Portrait Prime Trio  https://www.cined.com/sigma-85mm-f1-2-dg-art-development-announced-completing-the-f1-2-portrait-prime-trio/ (01:21:48) - Sigma 15mm F/1.4 DC Contemporary APS-C Lens Released  https://www.cined.com/sigma-15mm-f-1-4-dc-contemporary-aps-c-lens-released/ (01:21:47) - Sigma AF CINE LINE 28–105mm T3 – Full-Frame Autofocus Cine Zoom Launches April 16  https://www.cined.com/sigma-af-cine-line-28-105mm-t3-full-frame-autofocus-cine-zoom-launches-april-16/ (01:23:25) - Sigma's Latest Product Isn't a Lens, It's … Rice. And That's Genuinely Amazing.  https://www.cined.com/sigmas-latest-product-isnt-a-lens-its-rice-and-thats-genuinely-amazing/ (01:27:18) - PDMOVIE SMART FUSION Teased – Native Sony E-Mount Smart Adapter Combines Camera AF and LiDAR Autofocus  https://www.cined.com/pdmovie-smart-fusion-teased-native-sony-e-mount-smart-adapter-combines-camera-af-and-lidar-autofocus/ (01:29:36) - Sony a7 V Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude  https://www.cined.com/sony-a7-v-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ (01:32:12) - Hello LEWITT RAY, Goodbye RØDE PodMic — Why We Switched Microphones for the Focus Check Podcast  https://www.cined.com/hello-lewitt-ray-goodbye-rode-podmic-why-we-switched-microphones-for-the-focus-check-podcast/ (01:37:32) - Atomos Ninja RAW Announced – ProRes RAW Recording, Camera Control, and a 1500-Nit Display for $699  https://www.cined.com/atomos-ninja-raw-announced-prores-raw-recording-camera-control-and-a-1500-nit-display-for-699/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    1h 41m
  6. ep105 - Is AI Video Already Undetectable — Or Are We Just Fooling Ourselves? - CineD Focus Check

    FEB 26

    ep105 - Is AI Video Already Undetectable — Or Are We Just Fooling Ourselves? - CineD Focus Check

    AI video has gone from novelty to noise — and Jeremy Carrasco has been watching every step of it. In episode 105 of CineD Focus Check, the live streaming veteran turned AI video educator walks us through what the latest generation of diffusion models can and can't do, why every model still has a detectable fingerprint, and why the bigger threat isn't fake videos fooling people — it's real videos being dismissed as fake. From the "AI accent" in synthetic speech to the slot-machine frustration of using these tools professionally, Carrasco pulls no punches. With models like Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3 going viral for near-convincing results, the conversation also gets philosophical: is undetectable AI video even desirable, and what happens to filmmaking when spectacle becomes free? Carrasco's answer might surprise you — he sees a coming backlash against AI-saturated feeds and a real opportunity for human-centred storytelling to regain its edge. The advice for filmmakers? Stop trying to out-prompt AI, and double down on the thing machines can't replace: relationships. Chapters and Articles in This Episode (00:00) Introduction & Jeremy's Background (05:30) How Jeremy Got Started Spotting AI Video (08:19) Veo 3 — The Inflection Point for AI Video (15:32) Every AI Model Has a Fingerprint (21:47) The Real Problem: Doubting Real Footage (27:30) Computational Photography & Smartphone Images (33:00) AI Video vs. Professional Camera Workflows (38:30) The Creator Economy Under Pressure (44:00) C2PA & Content Provenance — Does It Actually Help? (51:00) VFX, Extras & Where Jobs Will Really Go (57:00) The "AI Accent" & Why Audio Is Still a Giveaway (01:03:00) Is There a Legitimate Creative Space for AI? (01:09:00) AI, Social Media & The Coming Backlash (01:16:00) How Filmmakers Can Stay Irreplaceable (01:20:24) Looking 3-4 Years Ahead (01:26:18) Where to Find Jeremy & Wrap-Up We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    1h 28m

  7. FEB 19

    ep104 - Insights from BSC Expo | Camera at the Winter Olympics | AI in Video Production - CineD Focus Check

    In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie and Nino celebrate two years of the podcast, discuss their recent experiences at BSC in London, and engage with their community through poll results on content preferences. They delve into the impact of AI on filmmaking, networking within the industry, and the latest camera technologies showcased at the Winter Olympics. The episode also covers Blackmagic’s recall of PYXIS 12K cameras, Sony firmware updates, and new lighting innovations from NANLITE and DoPchoice. Additionally, they explore rehoused vintage lenses from IronGlass, high-end offerings from ZEISS, and the launch of the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro. They conclude with discussions on the Profoto L600C lighting review and the Tilta Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, while reflecting on the future of AI in filmmaking.   Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (07:13) - Poll: What Kind of Content Do You Want to See More of on CineD? https://www.cined.com/poll-what-kind-of-content-do-you-want-to-see-more-of-on-cined/ (20:08) - Milano Cortina 2026 Camera Technology – 810+ Cameras, Cinematic Live Workflow, AI Replays, and FPV Drones Redefine Olympic Broadcasting https://www.cined.com/milano-cortina-2026-camera-technology-810-cameras-cinematic-live-workflow-ai-replays-and-fpv-drones-redefine-olympic-broadcasting/ (27:24) - Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-recall-early-production-units-get-free-sensor-board-upgrade/ (30:46) - Sony Firmware Updates for BURANO, FX6, VENICE 2, FR7 and a7S III Announced https://www.cined.com/sony-firmware-updates-for-burano-fx6-venice-2-fr7-and-a7s-iii-announced/ (34:24) - NANLITE PavoSlim 360C Introduced – 4×2 RGB Panel with 27,000 Lux Output https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavoslim-360c-introduced-4x2-rgb-panel-with-27000-lux-output/ (37:52) - DoPchoice SNAP RABBIT Introduced – Magnet-Assisted Quick-Open Softbox System https://www.cined.com/dopchoice-snap-rabbit-introduced-magnet-assisted-quick-open-softbox-system/ (39:43) - IronGlass AIR Lenses Available for Preorder at CVP – Compact Rehoused Vintage Glass for Mirrorless Systems https://www.cined.com/ironglass-air-lenses-available-for-preorder-at-cvp-compact-rehoused-vintage-glass-for-mirrorless-systems/ (47:03) - ZEISS Aatma T1.5 Full-Frame Cinema Lenses Released https://www.cined.com/zeiss-aatma-t1-5-full-frame-cinema-lenses-released/ (54:06) - Astera QuikBeam Now Shipping – Compact, Battery-Powered Fresnel https://www.cined.com/astera-quikbeam-now-shipping-compact-battery-powered-fresnel/ (57:16) - Accsoon CineView M7 Series Updates Explained – New HDMI-Only Model, Expanded Camera Control, and More https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-series-updates-explained-new-hdmi-only-model-expanded-camera-control-and-more/ (59:42) - SWIT FM, BMU, and BMH Series Monitors Introduce Built-In, Near-Zero Latency Mode https://www.cined.com/swit-fm-bmu-and-bmh-series-monitors-introduce-built-in-near-zero-latency-mode/ (01:01:17) - Cartoni MIXO 21 Fluid Head and Ragno Pod Tripod Riser – Hands-On Interview https://www.cined.com/cartoni-mixo-21-fluid-head-and-ragno-pod-tripod-riser-hands-on-interview/ (01:05:47) - Panasonic LUMIX S1II Gets Free ARRI LogC3 Software Key With Purchase in the US – Save $249.99 https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-gets-free-arri-logc3-software-key-with-purchase-in-the-us-save-249-99/ (01:08:29) - CP+ 2026 Returns at Its Largest Scale Ever With a Record 149 Exhibitors https://www.cined.com/cp-2026-returns-at-its-largest-scale-ever-with-a-record-149-exhibitors/ (01:10:46) - YouTube Launches Dedicated App for Apple Vision Pro – 3D, VR180, 360-Degree, and 8K Playback https://www.cined.com/youtube-launches-dedicated-app-for-apple-vision-pro-3d-vr180-360-degree-and-8k-playback/ (01:16:34) - Profoto L600C Lighting Review – Does Profoto Gear Belong in a DP's Kit? https://www.cined.com/profoto-l600c-lighting-review-does-profoto-gear-belong-in-a-dps-kit/ (01:20:30) - Tilta Nucleus Auto Focus Adapter Launched – Adds Autofocus to Manual PL Lenses via Sony E-Mount https://www.cined.com/tilta-nucleus-auto-focus-adapter-launched-adds-autofocus-to-manual-pl-lenses-via-sony-e-mount/ (01:24:07) - Viral AI Fight Between 'Tom Cruise' and 'Brad Pitt' Triggers Hollywood-Wide Backlash Against ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 https://www.cined.com/viral-ai-fight-between-tom-cruise-and-brad-pitt-triggers-hollywood-wide-backlash-against-bytedances-seedance-2-0/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    1h 31m
  8. ep103 - 'All Cameras Look the Same' — David Bross on Digilog App, DIY Camera Building & Escaping the Digital Look – Focus Check Podcast

    FEB 12

    ep103 - 'All Cameras Look the Same' — David Bross on Digilog App, DIY Camera Building & Escaping the Digital Look – Focus Check Podcast

    In this conversation, David Bross shares his unique journey from being a director of photography to woodworking and app development. He discusses the creation of his free iPhone app Digilog, which simulates Kodak film looks, and his philosophy of open-source software and teaching the next generation of filmmakers. David walks us through the technical challenges behind the Digilog app (free in the App Store here), from translating his DaVinci Resolve color grading workflow into code, to navigating Apple's app review process which rejected the app 15 times before approval. He also talks about sourcing rare Kodak CCD sensors to revisit the Digital Bolex project, not as a revival but as a stepping stone toward something bigger: building custom, artisanal cameras shaped by personal needs rather than the technological race. Along the way, he shares a candid take on why he believes modern cameras have reached a point of visual uniformity — and why that's a problem worth solving. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to David Bross and His Journey (03:15) Transition from Filmmaking to Woodworking (04:26) The Creation of Digilog App (06:35) Technical Challenges and Unique Features of Digilog (09:01) OpenGate Recording and Real-Time Processing (10:39) Audio Issues and User Experience (12:45) Film Stocks and Recording Formats (15:02) Anamorphic Lenses and Future Plans (17:54) Community Feedback and Open Source Philosophy (18:53) The Decision to Offer Digilog for Free (20:07) Educating the Next Generation of Filmmakers (21:30) Navigating Technology and Filmmaking Aspirations (23:49) The Changing Landscape of Cinematography (25:48) Reviving the Bolex Project (30:00) Creating Custom Cameras for Personal Needs (34:50) The Quest for Unique Camera Aesthetics (39:12) Harnessing Computational Power in Filmmaking

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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.

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  • Creator
    CineD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Focus Check

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