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Focus Check CineD
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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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ep17 - Cine Gear Expo Roundup | Industry Trends from L.A. | Lenses: Sharpness vs. Character | Lots of New Gear
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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ep16 - Cine Gear News | CineD Special Edition CFexpress 1TB Card | YC Onion Pineta Peak Review | VR Lenses and Cameras
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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ep15 - Canon EOS C400 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Canon RF35mm f/1.4 and Cine-Servo 17-120mm T2.95-3.9 | SIGMA 28-45mm f/1.8 | Sony and AI | Tribeca Film Festival
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/
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
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ep14 - What Makes a BALANCED Camera Review? OUR Take ... | Touchscreen Video Editing | New Tilta Car Mounting Systems
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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ep13 - FUJIFILM X100VI Review & X-T50 Work-in-Progress | Panasonic LUMIX S9 | BMD Micro Color Panel First Look | New Laowa OOOM Zoom Lenses | Sony Xperia 1 VI | The Filmmaker’s Voice
World premiere of the new CineD song! …Which Nino spent an entire five minutes on (AI ....). 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.
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Show chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:49) 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/
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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
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/
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
You have feedback, comments or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com
Customer Reviews
Very relevant to the industry! Entertaining too!
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