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.

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    ep114 - NAB 2026 Best of Show: Kinefinity Vista, GoPro Mission 1, iodyne & more – CineD Focus Check

    Episode 114 of Focus Check is our full NAB 2026 Best of Show breakdown — 11 categories, 12 winners — covering cameras, lenses, lights, monitors, intercoms, power, storage, and post-production tools. Plus non-NAB releases from DJI and ARRI.   This episode is sponsored by Nanlite. Check it out at 27:58   (00:00) Intro & overview   (03:31) Kinefinity Vista Teased at NAB 2026 – Sub-$3,000 Full-Frame 6K Open Gate in a Palm-Sized Body https://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-teased-at-nab-2026-sub-3000-full-frame-6k-open-gate-in-a-palm-sized-body/     (14:07) GoPro MISSION 1 Series at NAB 2026 – On the 1-Inch Sensor, GP3 Processor, and an MFT Mount https://www.cined.com/gopro-mission-1-series-at-nab-2026-on-the-1-inch-sensor-gp3-processor-and-an-mft-mount/     (28:59) Radiant Images Combines 24 iPhones with Gaussian Splatting for Next-Gen Bullet Time https://www.cined.com/radiant-images-combines-24-iphones-with-gaussian-splatting-for-next-gen-bullet-time/     (35:06) FUJINON GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens Announced – Purpose-Built for GFX ETERNA 55 https://www.cined.com/fujinon-gf-32-90mm-t3-5-pz-ois-wr-lens-announced-purpose-built-for-gfx-eterna-55/     (39:19) DZOFILM Arcana Anamorphic Prime Lenses – Hands-On With the 1.5x Hybrid Trio https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-arcana-anamorphic-prime-lenses-hands-on-with-the-1-5x-hybrid-trio/     (40:47) NANLUX Evoke 5C Detailed – Pocket Point Source with IP67 and a New HSIW Mode https://www.cined.com/nanlux-evoke-5c-detailed-pocket-point-source-with-ip67-and-a-new-hsiw-mode/     (44:45) Atomos CEO Peter Barber on the Sumo PRO-19, Rebuilding the Brand, and Acquiring Flanders Scientific https://www.cined.com/atomos-ceo-peter-barber-on-the-sumo-pro-19-rebuilding-the-brand-and-acquiring-flanders-scientific/     (52:49) Hollyland SolidCom H1 – Enterprise Wireless Intercom https://www.cined.com/hollyland-pyro-ultra-wireless-transmission-system-launches-with-4k60-and-1-5km-range/     (55:50) Core SWX x Mondobytes PowerVault Introduced – Modular, Multi-Format Charging in One Case https://www.cined.com/core-swx-x-mondobytes-powervault-introduced-modular-multi-format-charging-in-one-case/     (59:27) iodyne Pro Mini Starts Shipping – Digital Label, Passkey Unlock, and RAID-6 in a Pocket SSD https://www.cined.com/iodyne-pro-mini-starts-shipping-digital-label-passkey-unlock-and-raid-6-in-a-pocket-ssd/     (01:05:15) XLCS Killdozer Cage – Weatherproof CNC Cage System   (01:06:37) Adobe Reinvents Color Grading in Premiere, Expands Firefly with Kling 3.0, and Debuts Frame.io Drive https://www.cined.com/adobe-reinvents-color-grading-in-premiere-expands-firefly-with-kling-3-0-and-debuts-frame-io-drive/     (01:09:51) Pixboom Spark Ships in May: 12-Bit RAW and ProRes RAW Coming Next https://www.cined.com/pixboom-spark-ships-in-may-12-bit-raw-and-prores-raw-coming-next/     (01:15:33) NiSi 50mm T1 Cine Prime Unveiled – LPL Mount and Large-Format Coverage https://www.cined.com/nisi-50mm-t1-cine-prime-unveiled-lpl-mount-and-large-format-coverage/     (01:20:47) OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Announced – DIY Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID up to 6,622 MB/s https://www.cined.com/owc-express-4m2-ultra-announced-diy-thunderbolt-5-nvme-raid-up-to-6622-mb-s/     (01:22:53) DJI Mic Mini 2 Released – 11g Transmitter, Three Voice Tone Presets, and Mic 3 Cross-Compatibility https://www.cined.com/dji-mic-mini-2-released-11g-transmitter-three-voice-tone-presets-and-mic-3-cross-compatibility/     (01:25:17) DJI Lito X1 and Lito 1 Launched – Aimed at First-Time Aerial Creators https://www.cined.com/dji-lito-x1-and-lito-1-launched-aimed-at-first-time-aerial-creators/     (01:27:18) DJI Power 1000 Mini Released – Compact 1kWh Power Station with Retractable USB-C and 58-Minute Recharge https://www.cined.com/dji-power-1000-mini-released-compact-1kwh-power-station-with-retractable-usb-c-and-58-minute-recharge/     (01:28:41) ARRI cforce MAX Replaces the cforce plus – Twice as Fast, 15% Smaller, and With an Onboard Touchscreen https://www.cined.com/arri-cforce-max-replaces-the-cforce-plus-twice-as-fast-15-smaller-and-with-an-onboard-touchscreen/   Have feedback on this episode? Email us at podcast@cined.com or leave a comment below.

    1 giờ 31 phút
  2. ep113 - NAB 2026 Wrap-Up: Biggest Trends, Camera News & Hard Truths About the Industry ft. Michael Cioni - CineD Focus Check

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    ep113 - NAB 2026 Wrap-Up: Biggest Trends, Camera News & Hard Truths About the Industry ft. Michael Cioni - CineD Focus Check

    Live from NAB 2026 — Nino Leitner, Johnnie Behiri, Graham Sheldon, and Michael Cioni break down four packed days on the show floor. AI is finally landing inside tools you actually use, a new wave of affordable Chinese cameras is threatening Japan's dominance, and the ARRI acquisition raises big questions about the future of cinema cameras. We also get into the GoPro effect, the sunk-cost fallacy killing established brands, and why NAB itself might be at a dangerous inflection point. Plus our show floor favorites: 4D video & Gaussian Splatting, Profoto 3x2, NanoLux 5C, Kinefinity Vista, and the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive. 📍 Recorded at NAB 2026, Las Vegas — B&H booth Topics and chapters in this episode: (0:00) Intro — NAB 2026 special episode (0:06) Welcome & meet the guests (1:30) Overview: 50 videos, staggered releases (2:19) Michael Cioni: AI integrating into real tools (Resolve 20.1) https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-21-hands-on-at-nab-2026-photo-page-intellisearch-and-cinefocus-in-action/ (4:36) AI assisting editors, not replacing them (5:00) Graham: cinema glass, anamorphics & T1 primes (6:39) Johnnie: Chinese cameras challenging Japanese dominance (8:00) Kinefinity & Bosma — affordable full-frame cinema cameras https://www.cined.com/kinefinity-vista-teased-at-nab-2026-sub-3000-full-frame-6k-open-gate-in-a-palm-sized-body/ (10:21) DJI, Insta360 & finding niche markets (11:31) PixBoom high-speed camera — making slow-mo accessible (13:00) Japanese companies: conservative culture vs. fast-moving rivals (14:00) GoPro as a cautionary tale — fads, trends & standards (16:00) Why companies stop listening to customers (17:00) How to synthesize real user feedback (19:00) Steve Jobs on why sales culture kills innovation (20:09) Marvel sequels, peak TV & the overbuilding problem (21:40) The ARRI acquisition — who bought it & why it matters https://www.cined.com/arris-new-owner-thomas-riedel-with-chris-richter-and-david-bermbach-exclusive-nab-2026-interview/ (25:00) ARRI's decline: writer's strike, peak TV & the ZERP era (27:44) Alexa 35 pre-orders, layoffs & the lighting division (29:04) Thomas Riedel — a safe pair of hands? (31:00) Why private equity would have been the worst outcome (33:31) Red sold to Nikon — smart exit or low price? (34:09) Should ARRI have built a consumer camera? (35:20) Adobe's multi-front war — Canva, CapCut & Evoto (38:00) ARRI's Germanic perfectionism vs. iterative releases (40:10) Canon in the high-end: lessons learned (40:32) Sony Venice — succeeding where others haven't (41:01) ARRI pivots to broadcast — collision course with Sony? (42:12) Alexa 35 Live at Eurovision 2026 — CineD media partnership (45:19) Is broadcast the new lifeline for cinema camera makers? (47:10) Blackmagic Design — going all-in on ethernet & broadcast (49:31) Small HD, Evoto & attacking one vulnerability at a time (51:31) Michael Cioni on building Strada in public (53:20) Sunk-cost fallacy — knowing when to change course (55:00) Tiny product teams & the power of iteration (57:12) NAB show floor highlights — what inspired us (57:39) Graham: GoPro's Hail Mary & entrepreneurs taking risks (1:00:43) Michael: quality of NAB attendees is up, numbers are down (1:02:44) Nino: fewer international visitors, missing creators (1:04:04) Johnnie's red flag — is NAB heading for an inflection point? (1:06:00) Michael: NAB needs to find its ideal customer profile (1:08:14) The great American mall analogy — cascading effect (1:09:38) IBC, South Hall & the shrinking show floor (1:11:30) Streamers buying live sports rights — what it means (1:12:01) Blackmagic immersive camera & the Vision Pro (1:13:37) Nino's favorite: 4D video & Gaussian Splatting studios (1:18:00) Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive — 16K for VR (1:19:20) DaVinci Resolve 20.1 photo page — bad news for Adobe (1:20:00) Michael's favorite: Suno AI music composition (1:28:46) AI as a creative superpower, not a replacement (1:31:33) Graham's favorites: Profoto 3x2 & NanoLux 5C (1:33:02) Johnnie's favorites: small capable tools & Kinefinity Vista (1:34:38) Wrap-up & goodbye from NAB 2026 We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com

    1 giờ 36 phút
  3. ep112 - From Rockets to Light Meters: Marko Pirc Built the LIT DUO 1 – CineD Focus Check

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    ep112 - From Rockets to Light Meters: Marko Pirc Built the LIT DUO 1 – CineD Focus Check

    In this episode of Focus Check, host Johnnie sits down with Marko Pirc, founder of LIT Systems and the creator of the LIT DUO 1 light meter. It is a rare, candid conversation about what it really takes to build a professional hardware product from scratch in Europe: the failures, the crowdfunding mechanics, the supply chain reality, and the product decisions that led to one of the most distinctive instruments the cinema lighting world has seen in years. Read more: https://www.cined.com/building-the-lit-duo-1-from-physics-to-light-meters-kickstarter-strategy-building-in-europe-focus-check-ep112/ Sponsor of this episode is NANLITE. Check out the section at 31:55 First off: We are aware this is an unusual week to publish an "evergreen epsiode", given the huge amount of news coming out ahead of NAB. Truth is that we are about to fly out to Vegas, and with some of the team out (shooting / paternity leave), we couldn't produce a news episode this week. But that means that next week - Focus Check from NAB - will be even more interesting! Nevertheless, this episode with Marko Pirc, the maker of the LIT DUO 1 light meter, ROCKS. So give it a watch/listen, and let us know below what you think!   Chapters in this Episode: (00:00) Introduction & Meet Marko Pirc (01:15) Growing up in Slovenia – RC models, rockets & a glider license at 16 (04:10) Background and studies (08:35) First business – underwater light shaping for world championship photography (15:07) The Sekonic article that sparked the Lumo light meter (18:10) Lit Flash, patents & landing at Profoto in Stockholm (20:24) Kickstarter reality – building the audience before the launch (35:07) Building the LIT DUO 1 – from 5 am sketches to Kickstarter success (42:57) What is a light meter, and why should you use one? (42:57) The LIT DUO 1 – design, flicker measurement & 0.03% fault rate (01:01:08) Selling points and who is it for (01:08:37) Manufacturing in Europe & supply chain pressures in 2025 (01:11:42) What's next – firmware 2.1, third-party app collaboration & games Have feedback on this episode? Email us at podcast@cined.com or leave a comment below. Subscribe to the CineD newsletter and the monthly Database Update newsletter to stay in the loop.

    1 giờ 21 phút
  4. ep111 - Apple's 50 Years in Filmmaking | I'm Back Roll APS-C | Videndum's Financial Crisis - CineD Focus Check

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    ep111 - Apple's 50 Years in Filmmaking | I'm Back Roll APS-C | Videndum's Financial Crisis - CineD Focus Check

    The I'm Back Roll goes APS-C on Kickstarter, Videndum's near-bankruptcy and what it means for Teradek, SmallHD, and Manfrotto, Apple's 50-year impact on filmmaking, why camera batteries fail, CVP expanding into the DACH region, the AutoCut 2.0 Premiere Pro plugin, and a new AI pre-production lesson on MZed. Sponsor of this episode is NANLITE. Check out the section at 20:40 Chapters and Articles in this Episode: (00:00) Intro & overview (04:38) I'm Back Roll APS-C Now On Kickstarter – Digital Film Cartridge Moves to APS-C Sensor https://www.cined.com/im-back-roll-aps-c-now-on-kickstarter-digital-film-cartridge-moves-to-aps-c-sensor/ (21:42) Videndum Posts Third Straight Year of Losses as £85 Million Refinancing Reshapes the Future of Teradek, SmallHD, and Manfrotto https://www.cined.com/videndum-posts-third-straight-year-of-losses-as-85-million-refinancing-reshapes-the-future-of-teradek-smallhd-and-manfrotto/ (46:11) Apple 50 Years Anniversary Link coming soon (01:10:41) Why Camera Batteries Fail: Core SWX CEO Ross Kanarek Explains Watt Hours, Voltage, and Amps https://www.cined.com/why-camera-batteries-fail-core-swx-ceo-ross-kanarek-explains-watt-hours-voltage-and-amps/ (01:14:13) CVP Expands Into Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Dedicated Local Team https://www.cined.com/cvp-expands-into-germany-austria-and-switzerland-with-dedicated-local-team/ (01:16:51) AutoCut Plugin Now Integrates AI Directly Into Premiere Pro to Automatically Handle Time-Consuming Tasks https://www.cined.com/autocut-plugin-now-integrates-ai-directly-into-premiere-pro-to-automatically-handle-time-consuming-tasks/ (01:20:06) Using AI for Pre-Production Mood Boards and Look Development – New Lesson in "Directing the Future" on MZed https://www.cined.com/using-ai-for-pre-production-mood-boards-and-look-development-new-lesson-in-directing-the-future-on-mzed/ 📬 Feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us podcast@cined.com

    1 giờ 24 phút
  5. ep110 - CineD Database Update, DJI vs. Insta360 Patent War, Sony Memory Card Shortage & More - CineD Focus Check

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    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/

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

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    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

    1 giờ 54 phút
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    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

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

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    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

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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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