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ChatGPT will help you figure out what to watch next

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April 15, 2025

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Kling 2.0 dropped this morning. Bigger, better, faster (Kling is one of the slowest models, so probably not faster).

Our 6 minute recap video of NAB is out, featuring 10(ish) of the most interesting products.

Alright, let’s get into it.

Joey

Netflix Tests AI-Powered Search Tool

Netflix is expanding its AI implementation with a new OpenAI-powered search engine. The feature will allow subscribers to search for content using specific descriptive terms and even mood indicators, moving beyond Netflix’s 36,000 niche category codes.

The technology enables more nuanced searches beyond basic categories, potentially transforming how viewers discover content
Testing has begun in Australia and New Zealand, with US market implementation coming next
Unlike typical Netflix feature rollouts, this function requires subscribers to actively opt-in to use it
The feature currently works exclusively on iOS devices

Big Picture: This goes two ways - it might help people find more TV and movies to watch, but will it also help gather more nuanced viewing habits that will influence what gets greenlit?

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PonderAI: AI Native Video Editor

PonderAI is launching what it calls the first AI video editor, delivering rough cuts in seconds and promising to streamline post-production workflows while maintaining creative control and learning your personal editing style.

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The pre-beta release will feature style transfer capabilities, allowing editors to apply the aesthetic of favorite filmmakers or previous projects to new footage
Multi-platform functionality enables simultaneous creation of up to 20 different edits optimized for various platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Reels)
Time-based prompting feature gives editors control over audio, visuals, and graphics at specific points in the timeline
Real-time media orchestration system promises "infinite visual stories" through AI-assisted arrangement
Adaptive learning means the system improves with use, developing a better understanding of your personal editing preferences

Big Improvement: This looks like one of the first AI assistant editing tools built with a native timeline editor, potentially finding the balance of speed to first edit with AI with the timeline for making fine-tuned adjustments without having to re-prompt or move to another tool.

How to Use Krea’s Video Re-style Tool

Krea has introduced Video Re-style. Here’s how to use it:

Easy Access. Go to the Krea website and use their new carousel interface to launch the tool.
Upload Your Input. Start by uploading a reference video.
Choose a Style Control Method. Select from 4 flexible motion control options:
- Depth – Preserves motion using depth mapping (great for realistic depth and parallax effects)
- Edges – Captures motion from video edge detection (ideal for sharp close-ups)
- Pose – Isolates human movement (perfect for scenes with static backgrounds)
- Video – Uses raw pixel-level motion (no extra processing needed)
Pick a Visual Style. Browse and select from hundreds of style presets.
Add Your Creative Prompt. Enhance the look with descriptive text prompts to guide the output.
Customize & Render. Mix and match presets and prompts to fine-tune the results for your exact creative vision.

We do a speed run of the top 10-ish products we saw at NAB.

Stories, projects, and links that caught our attention from around the web:

🎬 To thrive, Variety is suggesting the film industry focus on producing around 100 movies annually that appeal to a broad audience, balancing blockbusters with mid-budget films. Great idea!

🇺🇸 NVIDIA's announced it’s moving to domestically produce AI supercomputers.

⛔ China plans to significantly reduce the number of American films allowed in theaters, impacting Hollywood's access to one of its largest overseas markets.

🏛️ The future of Hollywood's iconic Cinerama Dome remains uncertain, as its reopening is delayed amidst ongoing efforts by supporters to ensure its preservation and potential refurbishment.

🎶 Creators in the YouTube Partner Program can access a new AI feature that lets them create custom background music for videos using text prompts, completely free of copyright concerns.

🍿 The enthusiasm and rowdiness at showings of A Minecraft Movie, where fans throw popcorn, have prompted police responses, leaving director Jared Hess puzzled yet amused by the situation.

🤸🏼‍♂️ After years of advocacy, stunt design will be officially honored with its own Oscar category beginning at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028, celebrating the creative and technical work of stunt professionals.