Netflix Adds Vertical Video, Runway AI Does Animation, And Gamepad ComfyUI Denoised podcast

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Christopher Nolan's upcoming Odyssey film will be shot entirely on IMAX with newly developed cameras, companies are reassessing their AI investments after disappointing returns, and Microsoft Research has created a new AI model that can identify when it might be providing inaccurate information.

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Runway AI Tips, Creator Economy Studios, and Parallel AI Processing 35:32

8 days ago35:32

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Tips for for control over AI outputs, a look at big studio's being built by YouTube creators, and a new type of neural network.

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Netflix Adds Vertical Video, Runway AI Does Animation, and Gamepad ComfyUI 30:45

12 days ago30:45

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Netflix unveils two major platform changes that could reshape how you discover content. Hosts Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud dissect Netflix's new ChatGPT-powered search and vertical short clips feed. Plus, they examine Runway's impressive hand-drawn animated pilot and a practical innovation that lets creators control ComfyUI with a gamepad instead of text prompts.…

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Trump's Film Tariffs, ILM's AI Demo, and Claude's New Integration 37:30

15 days ago37:30

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Trump proposes a 100% tariff on film produciton outside of the US, sending shockwaves through Hollywood. In this episode of Denoised, Addy and Joey analyze what this policy could mean for American productions and offer practical alternatives. Plus, we examine ILM's AI demonstrations at a recent TED Talk, discuss LA's efforts to streamline film permitting, and break down Claude's new Integrations feature.…

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From Fox to Natasha Lyonne: Three Key AI Developments in Media 40:03

19 days ago40:03

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Fox Entertainment quietly approves Runway AI for public-facing deliverables, marking a significant industry shift. In this episode, hosts Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud dissect this major development and what it means for other studios. They explore the actual capabilities of AI in film and TV production today, examining real-world applications and the necessity of custom training foundational models. Plus, they discuss Natasha Lyonne's upcoming AI film directorial debut.…

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Duolingo Goes AI-First, Runway's New References Feature, Model Context Protocol Explained 32:53

21 days ago32:53

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Duolingo's memo announcing an 'AI-first' approach signals a shift away from contractors. In this episode, Addy and Joey analyze what this means for creative professionals, alongside Runway's impressive Gen-4 updates with its new References feature. Plus, we explore how Anthropic's Model Context Protocol is enabling Claude to control professional software like Blender and Resolve, raising questions about the future of creative tools.…

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The Oscars Say AI is OK, Test-Time Training, and Descript Goes Vibe Editing 35:59

26 days ago35:59

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The Academy clarifies its stance on generative AI in filmmaking, along with a few other new rules. Then we break down a new AI paper with Test-Time Training and how it generated minute long Tom and Jerry shorts. Then we look at Descript's new 'vibe editing' tool that they teased and what it could mean for video editing.…

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Netflix Says AI Will Make Films 10% Better. Meanwhile, New Study Reveals Bias Against AI Involvement 35:23

29 days ago35:23

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Netflix's Ted Sarandos reveals his strategy for AI in filmmaking, suggesting a focus on making movies "10% better" rather than just cheaper. Hosts Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud dig into what this means for production costs and Hollywood's future. Plus, surprising findings about audience perception of AI-generated stories, and the deal that gives Ryan Coogler copyright ownership of 'Sinners' after 25 years - a potential shift in studio-filmmaker power dynamics.…

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RenderCon, Higgsfield AI, and Vimeo Streaming 36:32

5 weeks ago36:32

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Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud dive into RenderCon's standout moments, including OTOY's Star Trek Unification project that digitally recreates Nimoy and Shatner, analyze Higgfield's impressive new AI video generation capabilities with its 49 pre-built camera moves, and examine Vimeo's strategic pivot with their new streaming service that allows creators to launch their own Netflix-style platforms.…

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Is Sinners The Savior for Movie Theaters? 34:43

5 weeks ago34:43

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The theater experience is making a comeback as film formats return to prominence. In this episode, Joey and Addy dive into Ryan Coogler's innovative approach to shooting 'Sinners' on 70mm film, the surprising success of the Minecraft movie, and the uncertain future of LA's iconic Cinerama Dome. Plus, we analyze James Cameron's candid take on cutting VFX costs with AI tools, and examine Netflix's partnership with OpenAI to improve their search functionality.…

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NAB 2025: Virtual Production, Gaussian Splats, Budget Friendly Gear and More! 25:24

6 weeks ago25:24

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Joey breaks down his week at NAB while Addy provides perspective from afar, covering the unexpected surge in VP innovations, practical AI implementations in post-production tools, and notable hardware releases that dominated the show floor.

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From VistaVision to Virtual Production: Film's Unexpected Second Act 34:05

6 weeks ago34:05

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Film isn't dead — it's finding new life alongside cutting-edge technology. Join Addy and Joey as they explore why major productions like Fallout and Poor Things are combining film with virtual production, the psychological benefits that shooting on celluloid brings to directors, and the surprising technical advantages film offers over digital. Plus, discover how Kodak and Fujifilm took dramatically different paths in the digital age, and why affordable anamorphic lenses are changing the game for indie filmmakers.…

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NAB Preview: PYXIS 12K, Strada Agents, Gaussian Splats and More 45:38

7 weeks ago45:38

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Blackmagic leaks a 12K PYXIS camera just before NAB as the industry prepares for a major trade show. In this episode, hosts Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud dive into pre-NAB announcements, examining Strada's peer-to-peer media sharing tool, Adobe's new AI features, and how Gaussian splats are quietly becoming the next significant technology evolution. Plus, they unpack OpenAI's strategic move into open weights and what it means for enterprise AI adoption.…

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How vertical soap operas are making $10 million a month 35:48

7 weeks ago35:48

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Vertical soap operas are generating $10 million monthly while Hollywood struggles with production slowdowns. Plus, H&M reveals they're creating AI twins of real models (and paying them for each use), and we dive into Anthropic's fascinating research showing Claude's AI doesn't think the way you'd expect - with implications that might put us closer to AGI than previously thought.…

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ChatGPT's Crazy Image Upgrade (Plus Reve & Ideogram 3.0), Hollywood's Global Shift, and Roblox Goes Generative 34:58

8 weeks ago34:58