This week, Nino shares his experience attending the Apple launch event for the new iPad Pros, Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad and Final Cut Camera app for iPhone and iPad at Battersea Power Station in London, Apple's new UK headquarters. He shares his experience what it is like to be at such an event for the first time, and of course what he thinks the new products mean for filmmakers and content creators.

Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:38) Nino attending the Apple Launch Event in London

(00:08:37) The new iPad Pro and Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad - how feasible for professionals?

(00:15:20) M4 processor - why first in the iPad Pro?

(00:19:47) Final Cut Camera for Live Multicam

(00:26:31) Does Final Cut Camera compete with the Blackmagic Cam app?

(00:27:10) The processing power of iPad Pro M4 & Tandem OLED display

(00:31:17) Other iPad innovations: Pencil Pro

(00:34:40) Innovative ways of interacting and creating content with touch & stylus

(00:36:15) Final Cut Camera & Live Multicam would be nice if they could be used with other cameras

(00:38:35) Sony BURANO Lab Test

(00:49:53) SIRUI Factory Tour video shot in China by Johnnie

(01:00:40) New MZed course “The Art and Science of Lenses”

(01:03:39) Goodbye!

This week Nino and Johnnie talk about reviewing tech products and whether these reviews can potentially hurt companies. They reveal CineD’s philosophy when it comes to reviews and Lab Tests. Johnnie and Nino also discuss whether consumers are lately seen as mere Beta testers by companies. They delve into virtual production on a budget and reveal some of the most memorable products they saw at this year’s NAB. Don’t miss the end when they give a quick explanation of the platform CINEFLARES and an exclusive discount offer for our readers.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) Review ethics: Can a bad review hurt a company?

https://youtu.be/6xWXRk3yaSw?si=mCU18IDTFa17PMdf

https://youtu.be/TitZV6k8zfA?si=qN8IJfTD11sdYucR

(00:17:50) The CineD method and Lab Tests

(00:25:32) Lens reviews: Clean vs. character

(00:29:59) Are consumers treated as Beta testers these days?

(00:38:57) Virtual production on a budget: CineShooter+ & Unreal Engine

https://www.cined.com/virtual-production-on-a-budget-chris-field-eric-kessler-on-cineshooter-unreal-engine/

https://www.cined.com/quasar-science-introduces-image-based-lighting-solution-for-virtual-studio-production/

(00:52:07) NAB aftermath and most memorable products

https://www.cined.com/clouzen-tainer-portable-all-in-one-backup-storage-introduced/

https://www.cined.com/godox-magic-xt1-wireless-microphone-system-first-look/

https://www.cined.com/gutek-tortoise-hard-cases-for-gear-by-nanlite-first-look-at-the-new-brand/

https://www.cined.com/rode-interview-pro-wireless-mic-and-smartphone-rigs-explained/

https://www.cined.com/falcam-treeroot-quick-lock-travel-tripod-first-look/

https://www.cined.com/bebob-mlmicro-v-mount-battery-adapter-with-extras-hands-on/

https://www.cined.com/fujinons-duvo-hzk25-1000mm-lens-tales-from-a-safari-in-kenya/

(01:11:04) CINEFLARES Pro launched and offer for CineD readers

https://www.cined.com/cineflares-pro-launched-with-markus-forderer-asc/

We hope you enjoyed this episode!

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What are Nino’s and Johnnie’s back stories? In this week’s episode learn about their journeys of becoming filmmakers, and how they met each other and ended up running CineD.com together. Johnnie also raises an interesting question: Why is everyone a DP nowadays? Nino and Johnnie further discuss whether it is worth going to film school or not, and what pieces and projects of their own body of work they are most proud of.

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Show chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:35) Johnnie’s journey into filmmaking

(00:14:36) Nino’s history from media school to DP

(00:28:47) Everyone’s a DP nowadays? Where did the cameraman go?

(00:34:07) Should you go to film school? Johnnie’s and Nino’s takes

(00:45:17) How did Nino and Johnnie meet?

(00:47:01) Out of all the projects they have done, which one are they most proud of?

https://www.cined.com/production-insights-new-documentary-through-the-thick-shot-in-south-africa/

https://www.cined.com/sony-a7s-iii-review-mini-documentary-and-lowlight-sample-footage/

We hope you enjoyed this episode! In the end, Alex did not win any money at the quiz show.

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