Focus Check

• 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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• ep62 - Insta360 X5 | K&F Concept KF-V99 Pro | Sony a7S III FW 4.0 | Productivity MZed Courses for "The Efficient Filmmaker"

  Join this week’s episode of Focus Check for an exclusive glimpse at an exciting new MZed course coming soon. Plus, we’ve got your regular dose of weekly updates on lights, lenses, and cameras. Tune in and stay until the end—you won’t want to miss it! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (27:14) Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro (01:40) - Poll: Filmmakers, Are You Taking Care of Yourself? https://www.cined.com/poll-filmmakers-are-you-taking-care-of-yourself/ Last week's Focus Check: "Cooking video" https://www.cined.com/recipes-in-focus-fuel-for-filmmakers-cined-focus-check-ep61/ (05:32) - New MZed Course coming soon https://www.mzed.com/?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=2964533-bb92db    (12:11) - Yongnuo YNLUX 300RGB Review – Reliable Performance on a Budget https://www.cined.com/yongnuo-ynlux-300rgb-review-reliable-performance-on-a-budget/   (16:57) - K&F Concept KF-V99 Pro and KF-V50 Review – Budget-Friendly V-Mount Batteries https://www.cined.com/kf-concept-kf-v99-pro-and-kf-v50-review-budget-friendly-v-mount-batteries/   (28:11) - Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 4.00 Released – Adds In-Camera LUTs and More https://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-firmware-update-version-4-00-released-adds-in-camera-luts-and-more/   (38:37) - Insta360 X5 Camera Released – InstaFrame Mode, Larger Sensor, User-Replaceable Lens, and More https://www.cined.com/insta360-x5-camera-released-instaframe-mode-larger-sensor-user-replaceable-lens-and-more/   (45:46) - Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM Unveiled – A Zoom Lens with Prime Features https://www.cined.com/sony-fe-50-150mm-f2-gm-unveiled-a-zoom-lens-with-prime-features/   (49:19) - DZOFILM Vespid Prime Lenses – Limited-Time Offer Starting at $799 https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-vespid-prime-lenses-limited-time-offer-starting-at-799/   (51:50) - Godox KNOWLED MG6K High Power LED Light Introduced https://www.cined.com/godox-knowled-mg6k-high-power-led-light-introduced/   (54:07)- DaVinci Resolve 20 Public Beta 2 Released – Speed Keyframe Improvements, Voiceover Recording Fixes, and More https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-public-beta-2-released-speed-keyframe-improvements-voiceover-recording-fixes-and-more/   (58:11) - Raw Convertor App Update – Convert ProRes RAW into CinemaDNG, Proxy, iOS Version, and More https://www.cined.com/raw-convertor-app-update-convert-prores-raw-into-cinemadng-proxy-ios-version-and-more/   We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected] 

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• ep61 - Recipes in Focus: Fuel for Filmmakers - CineD Focus Check

  Fellow filmmakers, are you taking good care of yourselves? In a recent poll we ran, many of you said health matters, but finding the time to take that extra step is tough. So, we picked up the glove. In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie invites you into his home kitchen sharing three quick and easy healthy recipes for you to enjoy. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 21:27 Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro (04:28) - Majedra (13:02) - Salad & dressing (22:25) - Cake (34:31) -  Caramelizing the onions for the main dish (38:38) -  Majedra is finish (39:10) - Outro We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]

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• ep60 - NAB 2025 Highlights – Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, URSA Cine Immersive, DaVinci 20, FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA, and LOTS More...

  So many new gear updates have dropped recently due to NAB Show 2025—it’s almost overwhelming to keep track! But don’t worry—sit back, relax, and check out this week’s episode of FocusCheck for all the highlights and key updates. From cameras and lenses to lighting and software, we’ve got everything covered in one easy-to-digest episode. Enjoy! Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at (34:36) Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) -  Intro (02:07) - Blackmagic Design NAB 2025 Update – Join the Live Stream https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-nab-2025-update-join-the-live-stream/ (03:29) - Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Camera Explained in Video Interview https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-camera-explained-in-video-interview/ (07:16) - Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Camera Price Increased by 32% to $6,595 in the USA Due to Tariffs https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-pyxis-12k-camera-price-increased-by-32-to-6595-in-the-usa-due-to-tariffs/  (10:57) - Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro with Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Immersive & DaVinci Resolve 20 – Interview https://www.cined.com/immersive-video-for-apple-vision-pro-with-blackmagic-design-ursa-cine-immersive-davinci-resolve-20-interview/ (15:30) - Blackmagic Design PYXIS Top and Side Handles Explained https://www.cined.com/blackmagic-design-pyxis-top-and-side-handles-explained/ (19:27) - DaVinci Resolve 20 Released in Public Beta – with AI-Powered Features https://www.cined.com/davinci-resolve-20-released-in-public-beta-with-ai-powered-features/ (23:49) - FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA Camera Development Update – Internal ND, Hot Swap, Audio, and More https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-gfx-eterna-camera-development-update-internal-nd-hot-swap-audio-and-more/ (35:40) - Tilta Nucleus-M II Introduced – Features a New 4-Channel FIZ Unit, Flexible Motors, and More https://www.cined.com/tilta-nucleus-m-ii-introduced-new-fiz-unit-flexible-motors-and-more/ (40:04) - NiSi AUREUS PRIME T1.4 Cinema Lens Series Introduced – Fast & Full-Frame https://www.cined.com/nisi-aureus-prime-t1-4-cinema-lens-series-introduced-fast-amp-full-frame/ (44:31) - BLAZAR Mantis 1.33x Anamorphic Full-frame Lightweight Lens Series Announced https://www.cined.com/blazar-mantis-1-33x-anamorphic-full-frame-lightweight-lens-series-announced/ (46:57) - DZOFILM X-tract Macro Zoom Probe Lens Introduced – 3 versions, 18-28mm, T8, and Full-Frame https://www.cined.com/dzofilm-x-tract-macro-zoom-probe-lens-introduced-3-versions-18-28mm-t8-and-full-frame/ (49:25) - Laowa Probe Zoom Lenses Introduced – 15-35mm T12 / 15-24mm T8 with Interchangeable Barrel Options https://www.cined.com/laowa-probe-zoom-lenses-introduced-15-35mm-t12-15-24mm-t8-with-interchangeable-barrel-options/ (51:36) - Hollyland LARK MAX 2 – 32-bit Float and Wireless Monitoring https://www.cined.com/hollylands-lark-max-mk-ii/ (55:12) - Saramonic K9 Audio System Debuts with Ultra-Wide UHF Transmission https://www.cined.com/saramonic-k9-audio-system-debuts-with-ultra-wide-uhf-transmission/ (57:56) - Sennheiser Profile Wireless Introduced – All-In-One, Clip-On Microphone System https://www.cined.com/sennheiser-profile-wireless-introduced-all-in-one-clip-on-microphone-system/ (01:00:09) - NANLITE PavoTube II 6XR RGBWW Tubes with CRMX and 8 Pixels Explained https://www.cined.com/nanlite-pavotube-ii-6xr-rgbww-tubes-with-crmx-and-8-pixels-explained/ (01:01:35) - GVM Reign FH400 Introduced – Flat, Lightweight COB Light https://www.cined.com/gvm-reign-fh400-introduced-flat-lightweight-cob-light/ (01:03:17) - Aputure STORM XT52 – First Look at the Brightest LED Fixture Yet https://www.cined.com/aputure-storm-xt52-first-look-at-the-brightest-led-fixture-yet/ (01:05:45) - amaran Pano 120c Presented – a Lightweight, Full Color, LED Light Panel with Multiple Powering Options https://www.cined.com/amaran-pano-120c-presented-a-lightweight-full-color-led-light-panel-with-multiple-powering-options/ (01:08:35) - ASUS ProArt Monitors, a MicroLED Display, and a Display Calibrator Explained https://www.cined.com/asus-proart-monitors-a-microled-display-and-a-display-calibrator-explained/ (01:13:06) - ATOMOSphere, A-Eye PTZ cameras, a TX-RX System, and StudioSonic Headphones Introduced https://www.cined.com/atomos-atomosphere-a-eye-ptz-cameras-a-tx-rx-system-and-studiosonic-headphones-introduced/ (01:18:51) - Strada Agents Introduced – Be Your Own Cloud for Remote Collaboration https://www.cined.com/strada-agents-introduced-be-your-own-cloud-for-remote-collaboration/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]

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• ep59 - NAB 2025 Wrap-Up & Announcements | Industry in Crisis? | Why Blackmagic Gets it Right | with Michael Cioni

  Live from NAB 2025 in Las Vegas, with special guest Michael Cioni. Nino and Johnnie are recapping the show and trying to identify this year’s trends. They also discuss the different approaches of camera manufacturers and wonder if a new platform for narrative video content might be just around the corner. Stick around until the end and enjoy!   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FUJIFILM. Check it out at 38:19. Also big shoutout to iodyne, who hosted us at their booth. They're all about fast storage workflows for professionals, check out their site: https://iodyne.com   Chapters & Articles Mentioned in This Episode: (00:00) – Intro (01:02) – Is this NAB changing? Question to Michael Cioni (06:26) – How could NAB develop in the future? (10:03) – Content consumption is higher than ever – so why is the industry struggling? (15:08) – Michael’s prediction of a new category of content between streaming platforms and YouTube (20:12) – What happened to Vimeo? (23:01) – What’s the trend at this year’s NAB? (29:15) – How Chinese manufacturers are getting so good at manufacturing (34:12) – Why California is such a good spot for software developers (39:24) – What is repatriation? (43:29) – Michael explains the idea behind his latest startup and how innovation is happening (46:28) – The different approaches of camera manufacturers (49:12) – Will RED’s bottom-up approach frustrate the existing user base? (53:34) – Why are major players becoming more open and allowing others to integrate their technology (e.g., Apple ProRes on Windows)? (55:46) – How will the camera of the future look?

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