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Disguise Studio Pro: Virtual Production in a (Big) Box

Disguise has unveiled Studio Pro , a mobile virtual production solution, at CES 2025. This out-of-the-box system aims to make high-quality content creation more accessible and efficient for various users, fro

Filmmaking Trends & Predictions for 2025

Virtual production, AI integration, and workflow optimization emerge as key themes shaping the production landscape in 2025. Here's what professionals need to watch. 1. More Accessible Virtual Production Tools with Sma

AI-Powered Movie Camera: The CMR M-1

The CMR M-1 , an AI-powered movie camera developed by Miguel Espada of SpecialGuestX , showcases the integration of artificial intelligence into filmmaking hardware. This innovative device allows filmmakers to apply AI-genera

World Labs: 3D Spaces from a Single 2D Image

World Labs has introduced a new technology that converts 2D images into navigable 3D spaces , potentially transforming pre-visualization and virtual production workflows. This innovation allows users to explore and ma

ATEM Camera Control Over SDI - How To Do It

Blackmagic ATEM SDI users can achieve multi-camera control over long distances using SDI cables, enabling professional setups for larger venues while maintaining the portable ease and simplicity of the ATEM Mini switch

The Garage Studio Tour with Steve Giralt

The Garage, led by Steve Giralt , has transformed commercial production by combining robotics, virtual production, and practical effects in a single facility. Their innovative approach is changing how brands showcase thei

Behind the Scenes: Tools to Create an AI Animated Short

Our team recently completed an animated short film for Amazon's first Culver Cup AI filmmaking competition using a mix of traditional filmmaking and AI tools. We obviously cover AI tools a lot on the ne

Runway's Act-One: Human to AI Character Animation

Runway's Act-One: Human to AI Character Animation October 25, 2024 Runway has unveiled Act-One , a new AI-powered animation tool that transforms video and voice performances into expressive character animations within their Gen-3 Alpha platform . The technology enables creato

Vu One Mini: The $99K Virtual Production Kit

Vu just announced their latest virtual production product, the Vu One Mini . This compact LED wall aims to democratize virtual production for smaller studios, corporations, educational institutions, and content creator

Spatial Video Innovations at AWE 2024

VP Land recently attended the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2024 in Long Beach, the largest expo for AR/VR technology. While the event focused on various applications of AR/VR, we specifically sought out innovations related to spat

Panasonic GH7: ARRI Log C3 Inside

Panasonic has unveiled the GH7 , a micro four-thirds camera packed with advanced features and capabilities that are sure to impress filmmakers. The GH7 brings together technologies from Panasonic's full-frame cameras, like the S

C400: Canon's Next-Gen Cinema Camera Unveiled

C400: Canon's Next-Gen Cinema Camera Unveiled June 13, 2024 Canon's new C400 cinema camera, unveiled at Cine Gear , boasts a full-frame 6K sensor, triple base ISO, and advanced autofocus capabilities, offering filmmakers enhanced flexibility and performance across various

Blackmagic Cloud Sync: Edit Footage As It's Recorded

Blackmagic Design has unveiled a new cloud sync feature that allows editors to work with footage as it's being recorded, enabling real-time remote collaboration between camera operators and post-production