Gene Nagata of Potato Jet, a self-described "professionally unprofessional potato with way too many cameras," traveled to Germany to visit Arri and learn more about the company's extremely professional cameras, lenses, and other cinema gear. [Read More]
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Adobe today launched its competitor to OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video AI generator that Adobe is positioning as a possible alternative to licensing stock footage. It costs at least $10 per month with the "best value" option at $30 per month, but it's nowhere near good enough to warrant either price. [Read More]
The Adobe Firefly Video Model is now available in public beta. Firefly is the only IP-friendly and commercially safe generative AI model available right now. [Read More]
Blackmagic Design announced Blackmagic Camera for Android 2. 0. The updated video camera app adds support for new Android devices, including the Samsung S25 Ultra, which added log recording this year.
Arri is lowering the barrier to entry in high-end cinema by making its very popular Arri Alexa 35 camera more affordable via a new "base model," starting at 49,800 euros. [Read More]
Panasonic remains committed to camcorders despite the popularity of its interchangeable lens hybrid cameras. After updating two consumer camcorders for the first time in six years last Halloween, Panasonic unveiled four new 4K professional cameras. [Read More]
Tilta announced an improved version of its Khronos ecosystem for iPhone filmmakers. Designed for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, the revised system combines a protective case, modular design, and enhanced physical controls. [Read More]
Canon had a strong 2024, launching a new flagship camera, a highly anticipated (and excellent) sequel to the popular EOS R5, and a bunch of diverse new lenses. [Read More]