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• ep 67 - D-Day: The Camera Soldier — Filming for Apple Vision Pro | CineD Focus Check

  In this episode, we were fortunate to be connected through Blackmagic Design with Victor from TARGO, a Paris-based production company that has been pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling from the very beginning. Their latest project, “D-Day: The Camera Soldier”, is a groundbreaking documentary created specifically for the Apple Vision Pro. It blends historical footage with interactive and immersive elements, offering a completely new way to experience this pivotal moment in history. Nino and Victor discuss the unique technical challenges involved in producing content for the Vision Pro, and explore why the effort is worthwhile despite the complexities. They also share their vision for how immersive production could become more accessible in the near future, especially with tools like the upcoming Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive — which we also reported about. In case you own an Apple Vision Pro you can find the Documentary here: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/d-day-the-camera-soldier/id6737838494?l=en-GB Here you can find more infos about TARGO and their Projects: https://www.targostories.com/dday-the-camera-soldier Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 26:08 Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) – Introduction: Exploring Immersive Storytelling (01:29) – Background on TARGO and Their Vision (05:37) – Conceptualizing “D-Day: The Camera Soldier” (08:36) – Technical Challenges in Immersive Filmmaking (14:38) – Utilizing Apple Vision Pro Capabilities (18:55) – Integrating Historical Footage and Interactive Elements (21:27) – Post-Production Workflow and Tools (27:40) – Audience Reception and Feedback (31:52 ) – Future of Immersive Documentaries (39:04) – Closing Thoughts and Takeaways   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep66 - Sony FX2 | Google DeepMind Veo 3 | Adobe Stock = AI | Hollyland LARK MAX 2 | BILD Expo

  Finally, the long-anticipated new Sony FX2 cinema camera has arrived at the CineD headquarters for a full stress test — and that’s exactly what we did. Johnnie has already spent some time with the camera, produced a short documentary, and shares insights on what worked for him and what didn’t. Additionally, we cover new updates on the latest version of Google’s AI video generator, Neo, along with the usual gear updates for the week. Join us to discover all the details in this "Sony FX2 podcast". Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 29:04 Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro (03:26) - Sony FX2 Review – An Entry-Level, Full-Frame, Cinema Line Camera. Is the Price Right? https://www.cined.com/sony-fx2-review-an-entry-level-full-frame-cinema-line-camera-is-the-price-right/   (30:05) - Google DeepMind Veo 3 and Flow Unveiled for AI “Filmmaking” https://www.cined.com/google-deepmind-unveils-veo-3-and-flow-for-ai-filmmaking/   (39.26) - AI Flood on Adobe Stock: Nearly Half of All Images Now AI-Generated https://www.cined.com/ai-flood-on-adobe-stock-nearly-half-of-all-images-now-ai-generated/    (42:45) - Darren Aronofsky Partners with Google DeepMind on Generative AI Short Film Initiative https://www.cined.com/darren-aronofsky-partners-with-google-deepmind-on-generative-ai-short-film-initiative/   (48:11) - B&H BILD Expo Returns to New York City in June, with CineD Talk – Free Registration Now Open https://www.cined.com/bh-bild-expo-returns-to-new-york-city-in-june-with-cined-talk-free-registration-now-open/   (50:06) - Poll: What is the Most Innovative Camera Brand? https://www.cined.com/poll-innovation-in-cameras-which-is-your-favorite-brand/   (53:19) - RØDE Wireless Micro Bluetooth iOS Update Adds Direct Pairing with iPhones https://www.cined.com/rode-wireless-micro-bluetooth-ios-update-adds-direct-pairing-with-iphones/   (55:43) - Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Officially Launched – 32-bit Float, On-board TC & Four-TX Support https://www.cined.com/hollyland-lark-max-2-officially-launched-32-bit-float-on-board-tc-four-tx-support/ (1:00:35) - Mandy Walker Makes History as ASC’s First Female President https://www.cined.com/mandy-walker-makes-history-as-ascs-first-female-president/   (01:02:48) - Pro Tip: Sensor Crop Feature in CineD Lens Coverage Tool https://www.cined.com/pro-tip-sensor-crop-feature-in-lens-coverage-tool/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]   

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• ep65 - Half the Sensor, Twice the Buzz – FUJIFILM X half Camera | Sony Camera Sales | Rolux Ronin 4D V-Mount Plate

  A camera that shoots half-images? Sounds unusual—but that's exactly what FUJIFILM's newly released X-Half brings to the table with its unique feature set. Join Johnnie and Nino as they dive into what makes this mysterious new camera stand out, and as always, catch up on the latest gear updates and industry news from the week. Tune in and enjoy the episode!   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (24:38) Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro (05:00) - FUJIFILM Introduces X half  Premium Compact Digital Camera https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x-half-camera-announced-when-analog-heritage-and-digital-capabilities-merge-together/   (16:09) - Poll: …. https://www.cined.com/poll-innovation-in-cameras-which-is-your-favorite-brand/   (17:05) - Sony Camera Sales in Early 2025 – Camera Gear and Image Sensors Support Growth Amid Wider Slowdown https://www.cined.com/sony-camera-sales-in-early-2025-camera-gear-and-image-sensors-support-growth-amid-wider-slowdown/   (25:30) - The Rolux RL-VP4D V-Mount Plate lets you ditch proprietary batteries https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ4C6TtCr07/    (30:29) - Rolux Grand Series Professional Gold Mount Batteries Launched https://www.cined.com/rolux-grand-series-professional-gold-mount-batteries-launched/   (31:47)- ARRI Sells Claypaky, Refocuses on Core Filmmaking Technologies – Stage Lighting Brand Moves to EK Lights https://www.cined.com/arri-sells-claypaky-refocuses-on-core-filmmaking-technologies-stage-lighting-brand-moves-to-ek-lights/   (34:02) - Eddie AI Extension for DaVinci Resolve Released -Virtual Editing Assistant https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-extension-for-davinci-resolve-released-virtual-editing-assistant/   (39:38) - Sennheiser Profile Wireless Audio Single-Channel System Released & 32-bit Float Firmware Update   https://www.cined.com/sennheiser-profile-wireless-audio-single-channel-system-released-32-bit-float-firmware-update/   (46:45) - Tilta Camera Cage for Panasonic LUMIX S1RII / S1II / S1IIE https://www.cined.com/tilta-camera-cage-for-panasonic-lumix-s1rii-s1ii-s1iie/   (49:41) - Different Types of Tracking Shots and What Emotions They Evoke https://www.cined.com/different-types-of-tracking-shots-and-what-emotions-they-evoke/   (50:50) - Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5X Macro Lens for Full-Frame Released https://www.cined.com/laowa-15mm-f-4-5-0-5x-macro-lens-for-full-frame-released/   (53:12) - Panasonic Offers 5-Year Extended Warranty on LUMIX S Cameras and Lenses in Europe https://www.cined.com/panasonic-offers-5-year-extended-warranty-on-lumix-s-cameras-and-lenses-in-europe/   (55:36) - Leica SL3 and SL3-S Firmware Update v3.1.1 Released – Adds New Video Formats for C4K and C6K https://www.cined.com/leica-sl3-and-sl3-s-firmware-update-v3-1-1-released-adds-new-video-formats-for-c4k-and-c6k/   (01:01:20) - OCTOPUS RAW Studio Enhances Raw Video Workflow in Adobe Premiere https://www.cined.com/octopus-raw-studio-enhances-raw-video-workflow-in-adobe-premiere/   (01:05:35) - Inside the Super Bowl Halftime Show – A Steadicam Operator’s Perspective with Sean Flannery https://www.cined.com/inside-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-a-steadicam-operators-perspective-with-sean-flannery/   (01:08:16) - NANLITE Bowens Mount Projection Attachment 25°–45° Introduced https://www.cined.com/nanlite-bowens-mount-projection-attachment-25-45-introduced/   (01:09:55) - DaVinci Resolve 20 Beta 4 Adds Keyframe and Remote Monitoring Upgrades https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-beta-4-adds-keyframe-and-remote-monitoring-upgrades/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep64 - DJI Mavic 4 Pro Review & Panasonic LUMIX S1II Review, Lab Test | LUMIX S1IIE | LUMIX S 24-60mm f/2.8 Lens

  DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro brings true D-Log to all three cameras and a 360° rotating gimbal – but is it enough to replace your camera? Nino and Johnnie also dive into Panasonic’s LUMIX S1II and S1IIE, covering ProRes RAW, a stacked sensor, and CineD’s lab test results. Brought to you by CineD.com – your source for filmmaking tech news, reviews, and education. Tune in and get all the details! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (28:13)   Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode:   (00:00) -  Intro (01:53) - DJI Mavic 4 Pro First Look Review – D-Log 10-Bit on All Cameras, 6K Video, and a Fully Rotating Gimbal https://www.cined.com/dji-mavic-4-pro-first-look-review-d-log-10-bit-on-all-cameras-6k-video-and-a-fully-rotating-gimbal/   (29:13) - Panasonic LUMIX S1II Camera Released – Partially Stacked Sensor, 5.9K 60fps, Open Gate, Internal ProRes RAW, and More https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-camera-released-partially-stacked-sensor-5-9k-60fps-open-gate-internal-prores-raw-and-more/ Panasonic LUMIX S1II Review - First Impression and a Mini-Documentary https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-review-first-impression-and-a-mini-documentary/    (47:26) - Panasonic Future Firmware Updates for the LUMIX S1II, S1IIE and S1RII Annou nced https://www.cined.com/panasonic-future-firmware-updates-for-the-lumix-s1ii-s1iie-and-s1rii-announced/   (48:47) - Panasonic LUMIX S1IIE Camera Announced – the “Essential” Version of the S1II https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1iie-camera-announced-the-essential-version-of-the-s1ii/   (52:09) - Panasonic LUMIX S 24-60mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom Lens for L-Mount Released – Compact and Lightweight https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s-24-60mm-f-2-8-standard-zoom-lens-for-l-mount-released-compact-and-lightweight/   (56:31) - Panasonic LUMIX S1II Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-s1ii-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]   

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• ep63 - Vertical Video, Aspect Ratios & Virtual Lenses | 100% US Tariff on Foreign Films | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Cine Lens

  In recent years, the rise of vertical video shooting has grown significantly. We recently conducted a poll asking our community how they handle this during their productions. Do people tend to crop into horizontal videos, or are they flipping the cameras to shoot dedicated vertical shots? What needs to be considered when shooting vertical? We dive into this topic and, of course, bring you the usual gear updates in this week’s episode. Tune in and get all the insights from this week’s discussion! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (20:58)   Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro   (03:50) - Poll: Are You Filming Vertically? https://www.cined.com/poll-are-you-filming-vertically/   (13:34) - Aspect Ratio Control for Everyone! https://www.cined.com/aspect-ratio-for-everyone/   (21:58) - Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on Films Produced Outside the U.S., Industry Wonders What That Actually Means https://www.cined.com/trump-proposes-100-tariff-on-films-produced-outside-the-u-s-industry-wonders-what-that-actually-means/   (31:21) - ZEISS Virtual Lens Tech for Compositing Previewed – Real Lens Behavior for Digital Content https://www.cined.com/zeiss-virtual-lens-tech-for-compositing-previewed-real-lens-behavior-for-digital-content/   (38:10) - TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Cine Lens Introduced with Dual Bokeh – Bubble and Soft https://www.cined.com/ttartisan-35mm-t2-1-cine-lens-introduced-with-dual-bokeh-bubble-and-soft/   (42:02) - Get Me Started with Adobe Premiere Pro https://www.mzed.com/courses/get-me-started-premiere-pro   (43:55) - Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 Announced – Budget Telephoto Zoom for the RF System https://www.cined.com/canon-rf-75-300mm-f-4-5-6-announced-budget-telephoto-zoom-for-the-rf-system/ (45:44) - Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 20 Beta 3 Released https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-davinci-resolve-20-beta-3-released/   (48:26) - Blackmagic Camera 9.5.1 & 9.5.2 Firmware Updates https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-camera-9-5-1-firmware-update-brings-improvements-to-ursa-cine-cameras/   (50:42) - CineD Best-of-Show Awards at Cine Gear 2025 – Submissions Open Now https://www.cined.com/cined-best-of-show-awards-at-cine-gear-2025-submissions-open-now/   (58:24) -B&H BILD Expo Returns to New York City in June, with CineD Talk – Free Registration Now Open https://www.bildexpo.com/?ref=AFFCineD&BI=7953&KBID=8488  https://www.cined.com/bh-bild-expo-returns-to-new-york-city-in-june-with-cined-talk-free-registration-now-open/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]

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