Best Gear Demos Podcasts (2025)

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

1d 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 perm…

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663: HBD Dave, Silly Web Fun, Color-Mix Tips 1:00:32

3d ago1:00:32

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Show Description Do we sound drunk on Shorts? What speed do you listen to your podcasts at? Happy Birthday to Dave, Roblox scams, having silly fun on the web, Crashlands 2 released, a Balatro moment, non-standard browser use testing, and color-mix follow up. Listen on Website → Links The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun Don't let your voice be flattene…

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

6d 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 …

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FATED #149: Celebrating 10 Years of GamerForLife! 2:32:31

6d ago2:32:31

2:32:31

FATED #149: Celebrating 10 Years of GamerForLife Highlights for the PoE Community feat. @GamerForLifeDrakunia and @Sefearion Together with your hosts, @catmasterOP and @Balormage , we’ll explore:The current state of the meta in PoE2 Early Access.Highlights and areas for improvement in the game’s mechanics, balance, and design.Constructive feedback …

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

8d 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 so…

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662: Alternative Browsers, Discord vs Circle, and AI in the Browser 1:03:00

10d ago1:03:00

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Show Description We're talking browsers and discussing alternative options like Vivaldi and Brave, the implications of Chrome's potential sale to OpenAI, the impact of AI on browser functionality, Discord vs Circle, and building with Hotwire. Listen on Website → Links Newfangled Browser Alternatives – Frontend Masters Blog Zen Browser Horse Browser…

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From the Shack Podcast — Episode 15: "UK BBQ Week, AI, BBQ & Monolith" 1:22:32

11d ago1:22:32

1:22:32

From the Shack Podcast — Episode 15: "UK BBQ Week, AI, BBQ & Monolith" 🎙 Streaming from 9AM Sunday morning! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms. This week, we’re diving into one of the biggest weeks in the UK BBQ calendar… and lighting up some BIG discussions along the way: 👇 Inside this episode: — UK BBQ Week 2025: …

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

13d 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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Episode 345 - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, AC: Shadows, The Hundred Line, & Caves of Qud OR "Hard 'R' RPG" (feat. Jarrett Green) 2:19:27

16d ago2:19:27

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It’s time for a spectacularly off-the-rails episode of The Platformers, and this episode includes the incomparable Jarrett Green, who joins Brian, Kris, Lucas, and Will to talk games, Tim Curry saying “Space!,” Nancy Reagan, Sammy Davis Jr’s perm, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves - 3:00 | Assassin’s C…

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

16d 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 C…

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661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options 58:56

17d ago58:56

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Show Description What are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project. Listen on Website → Links European Alternatives A la…

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RenderCon, Higgsfield AI, and Vimeo Streaming 36:32

19d 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…

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Episode 344 - The Hundred Line, Momodora Moonlit Farewell, Demo Corner OR "Persona 3 Magical Girl Blood Dress-Up" 2:06:28

22d ago2:06:28

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It’s time for another episode of The Platformers, which means Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about wildly obscure games, demos and comics. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Citizen Sleeper 2 Ending (Kris) - 4:50 | DOOM, DOOM 2, DOOM 64 - 10:15 | Trails In The Sky Remake - 15:00 | Audrey’s Book Corner: Marvel Ultimate Comics - 23:58 | The Hundred Line: Last …

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Is Sinners The Savior for Movie Theaters? 34:43

23d 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 cuttin…

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660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates 58:48

24d ago58:48

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Show Description Follow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate. Listen on Website → Links The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclu…

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From the Shack Podcast — Episode 14 “Foundations, Fire, and the Feast” 1:26:07

25d ago1:26:07

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🎧 From the Shack Podcast — Episode 14 “Foundations, Fire, and the Feast” Available from 9AM Sunday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🪵 What’s Cooking This Week: 🔥 Inside the First Ever Cheshire BBQ School Class Steve shares how it all kicked off — from lighting up the kettles to laying down the BBQ fundamentals. Real backyard skills, hands-on co…

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

26d 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.By VP Land

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

30d 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…

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659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle 1:10:29

1M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Show Description Adam Argyle joins us to chat about new CSS features that are demo'd in a carousel configurator - a builder-like experience to help visualize the capabilities of a CSS only Carousel: buttons, markers, paging and inertness. Listen on Website → Guests Adam Argyle Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social CSS at Google. Links Chrome Canary Fea…

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

1M 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. Pl…

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

1M 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 …

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658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

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Show Description We're joined by Andy Bell, the founder of Set Studio. They discuss the evolution of web design, the importance of client relationships, and the innovative approaches taken at Set Studio and Piccalilli. The conversation covers the shift from traditional design methods to a more browser-centric approach, the challenges of client work…

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Episode 13 - Dec’s Top 3 Cookbooks & The Best Kamado Debate! 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

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Episode 13 - Dec’s Top 3 Cookbooks & The Best Kamado Debate! 📚🔥 This week, Dec breaks down his top 3 must-have cookbooks for anyone serious about BBQ, grilling, and live fire cooking. If you’re looking to up your game, these books should be on your shelf! 📖🔥 Also in this episode: 🔥 What’s the best Kamado? Mark from Instagram asked, so we’re diving …

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

1M ago34:58

34:58

We analyze the image generation capabilities of ChatGPT 4o, Reve, and Ideogram 3.0, examining their improved text handling and what it means for creators. Then, we dive into the Studio Ghibli AI controversy, Hollywood's production exodus overseas, and why Rob Lowe is shooting American game shows in Dublin. Plus, Roblox enters the generative 3D spac…

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Animation Versus Launches Their Highly Anticipated Kickstarter and WE Play the Demo !! | FGC Cast #028 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

ITS TIME! Saki and Sharpie cover the heavily anticipated launch for Animation VERSUS : a new indie fighter created by Alan Becker and developed by Muno. The FGC Cast duo draws up a pretty positive future for this project while also showcasing exclusive gameplay footage. 🎙️ // RECORDED // March 25, 2024 📅 // RELEASE DATE // March 26, 2024 ⏱️ // RUNT…

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Robot Cinematographers: Is This The Future of Filmmaking? 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Will robots replace camera operators? WPP and Boston Dynamics' humanoid robots are now wielding cinema cameras on set, raising questions about the future of production crews. We analyze the practical applications and limitations of this technology. Plus, we dive into the escalating AI copyright battle between tech giants and Hollywood creators, and…

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Episode 343 - Atelier Yumia, Carmen Sandiego, He Is Coming, Look Outside OR "What If Hatsune Miku Was A Child Soldier?" 1:40:49

1M ago1:40:49

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It’s time for another episode of The Platformers, which means Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about wildly obscure games, demos and what Hatsune Miku would look like if she were raised as a child soldier. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Marvel Rivals Competitive - 0:00 | Citizen Sleeper 2 - 10:00 | Look Outside - 22:00 | He Is Coming - 36:44 | Atelier Yumi…

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657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Show Description David Darnes joins us to talk about his work on the Nord design system, writing web components, working with embeds and web components, thoughts on building a progress bar or notification component, keeping design systems and design tools in sync, and tricks for components and variables. Listen on Website → Guests David Darnes Gues…

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Stability AI Gets Another Oscar Winner on the Team, Sony's New Camera Tracker, Panavision Layoffs 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

Stability AI brings VFX legend Rob Legato on board as Chief Pipeline Officer while launching a new virtual camera tool, Sony enters the camera tracking market with OCELLUS, and we analyze the downsizing at Panavision and Village Roadshow's bankruptcy filing.By VP Land

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NVIDIA's GTC Keynote Breakdown in 30 Minutes 32:52

2M ago32:52

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NVIDIA just unveiled its vision for AI's future at GTC, but what does it mean for media professionals? We break down the key announcements from Jensen Huang's keynote, including AI factories, the new Blackwell chips, and their new project Newton. Plus, we discuss NVIDIA's partnerships with DeepMind, Disney Research, and GM, while analyzing how thes…

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Episode 342 - Monster Hunter Wilds, WWE 2K25, Expelled!, and Rainbow Six Siege X OR "Like A Well-Oiled Machine, I Rise" 1:15:00

2M ago1:15:00

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It’s time for a late-night meat session (whatever that means) as Brian, Kris, and Will talk about Rainbow Six Siege X, Expelled!, WWE, and a lot more. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Monster Hunter Wilds - 0:00 | WWE 2K25 - 24:36 | Marvel Rivals - 28:09 | Brian’s Turntable - Coheed & Cambria: The Father Of Make Believe - 34:00 | War Robots: Frontiers -…

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DeepMind IRL, Vibe Filmmaking, and Miami's O Cinema Censorship Battle 38:49

2M ago38:49

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Google DeepMind's latest humanoid robots are blurring the line between science fiction and reality. In this episode of Denoised, Addy and Joey explore how AI is making robots understand our physical world in real-time, the exploration of 'vibe filmmaking' as a creative approach using generative AI tools, and the alarming free speech battle facing M…

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656: Onboarding Woes, Coloring Links, and AI Slop Theories 55:21

2M ago55:21

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Show Description Onboarding users is a lot more difficult than you might think it is, how should links be coloured or styled, keeping web software up to date, why does some AI slop get created in the first place, getting context for why things happened or decisions were made, and our first bullet point dev career story (Steve's version). Listen on …

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Episode 12 - Fields to Fork Festival & Big Announcements! 1:36:51

2M ago1:36:51

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Episode 12 - Fields to Fork Festival & Big Announcements! 🎙🔥 In this episode, we’re joined by Alex from the Fields to Fork Festival to talk all about this brand-new two-day festival celebrating British farming and the culture that surrounds it. We cover: ✅ The vision behind Fields to Fork 🌾 ✅ The top-tier chefs doing live fire demos 🔥 ✅ What to exp…

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How Feastables Funds MrBeast's Million-Dollar Videos 32:58

2M ago32:58

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How a chocolate bar turned MrBeast into a $5 billion business while his YouTube videos actually lose money. Joey and Addy break down the financial strategies driving today's biggest creators, from Emma Chamberlain's coffee empire to Logan Paul's Prime energy drink dominance. We also explore YouTube's upfront events challenging traditional TV ad sal…

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Will $10 million movie budgets be the new normal? Plus Manus AI & Mac Studio Ultra Upgrades 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

The Oscars signaled a major shift for indie filmmaking this year, with Anora's $6M budget dominating the Academy Awards with only a $6M budget, The Brutalist sweeping up behind with only a $10M budget, and Flow's $3.7M Blender-created animated feature beating out Pixar and Dreamworks. In this episode of Denoised, we analyze what this means for the …

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Skullgirls Launch Party Finally Ends and Animation VERSUS Appears | FGC Cast #027 15:36

2M ago15:36

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It was a good run... Unexpected news from Hidden Variable, developers of Skullgirls: Second Encore and Skullgirls Mobile, makes both Saki and Sharpie get serious for a second. An upcoming indie fighter "draws" the duo's attention, despite being a literal stick figure. The popular series, Animation vs. is being turned into a fighting game called "An…

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655: Conspiracy Theory Theories, View Transitions vs CSS Animations, and Autocomplete 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Show Description It's a speed run meeting edition episode and we're talking conspiracy theories, getting hypnotized, disinformation on TikTok vs the news, view transitions vs CSS animations vs the web animation API, follow ups on font-weight and attire, and classic autocomplete vs AI autocomplete. Listen on Website → Links SubwayTakes (@subwaytakes…

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California Falls to #6: What's Driving Film Production Elsewhere? 27:08

2M ago27:08

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Is America losing its grip as a film production powerhouse? We break down surprising survey results revealing the top global production hubs - with the U.S. notably absent from the top five. We also dive into Promise AI's acquisition of Curious Refuge and what truly AI-native production studios might look like compared to traditional VFX pipelines.…

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Episode 341 - Monster Hunter Wilds, Pacific Drive, & Marvel Rivals OR "I’d Rather Be Bouncing On It" 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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It’s time for a wholesome twosome with Brian and Kris, as they Hunt Monsters, Drive in the Pacific, and rave about Rivals. Enjoy! TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Marvel Rivals - 0:00 | Monster Hunter Wilds - 1:30 | Marvel Rivals Torch & The Thing Patch - 17:15 | Pacific Drive - 31:00 | The Dark Queen of Mortholme - 43:40 | Our Life: Beginnings and Always - 44…

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From VFX to Speech: Pika, Flora, Scribe, Wan2.1 and More AI Updates for Filmmakers 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Addy and Joey break down the latest AI tools reshaping creative workflows. From Pika Labs' impressive video manipulation features to Flora's intelligent canvas connecting multiple AI models, they explore how these tools are changing VFX and content creation. Plus, insights on Midjourney mood boards, Alibaba's open-source video model, and ElevenLabs…

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654: UI + State, AI Missing Context But Adds Browsers, and Scalability on the Web 56:34

2M ago56:34

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Show Description UI and state struggles, AI missing important sand context, should we look forward to AI browsers, how bad is the mobile web in 2025, what does scalability with websites actually mean, and is there a role for someone as a project manager with tech insight? Listen on Website → Links Dribbble - Discover the World’s Top Designers & Cre…

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From The Shack - Episode 11 – Special Guest: Ryan Green from Grilling Gear 1:27:44

2M ago1:27:44

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Episode 11 – Special Guest: Ryan Green from Grilling Gear Episode 11 is here, featuring special guest Ryan Green from @grillinggearuk_! We chat all about his new brand Grilling Gear, what’s in store for the future, and some seriously game-changing BBQ products—including his Chimney Starter and brand-new Burger Smasher, which just dropped this week.…

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Why Grok 3 should be on your radar. Plus RED's New Z-Mount & Oscar VFX Predictions 26:47

2M ago26:47

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Joey and Addy break down three major stories this week: xAI's Grok 3 model emerges as a serious AI contender despite its meme origins, with impressive coding capabilities and real-time data integration via X. RED introduces game-changing Z-mount compatibility, opening up their cameras to Nikon glass and Sony lenses without sacrificing functionality…

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Industry Shockwaves: Technicolor's Fall & The Battle for Tax Incentives 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Joey and Addy tackle the breaking news of Technicolor's potential collapse and what it means for the 15,000 employees worldwide at iconic VFX houses like The Mill and MPC. They analyze how the future of VFX might shift toward smaller, specialized teams and discuss DNEG's strategic acquisition of Metaphysic AI. The conversation shifts to the escalat…

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653: Interop 2025, Attributes, and Black Boxes of AI 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Show Description We're looking at the Interop 2025 announcements, Dave is hating on (and talking about) attributes, debating better ways to handle color inputs, following up on the implications of AI that is shaped by politics, and Dave mouthblogs the secret black boxes of AI. Listen on Website → Links interop/2025/README CSS Day 2025, 5th & 6th of…

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HPA Tech Retreat: AI Editing & Next-Gen Production Tools 45:44

3M ago45:44

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In this episode of Denoised, Joey shares his first-hand experience at the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Tech Retreat, including his participation in a live AI-assisted editing challenge. Joey and Addy break down what makes HPA unique in the M&E space, the innovative AI editing tools Joey tested under pressure, and the cutting-edge tech o…

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Drake'd - Super Bowl LIX Kendrick Lamar Easter Eggs and PlayStation State of Play 2025 | FGC Cast #026 43:04

3M ago43:04

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The hype Super Bowl XIL half-time show leaves Saki and Sharpie pondering the PlayStation imagery used by Kendrick Lamar. The duo then spends time talking about the PlayStation 2025 State of Play which somehow wasn't eclipsed by the 24 hour PSN outage from the previous week. 🎙️ // RECORDED // February 02, 2024 📅 // RELEASE DATE // February 18, 2024 …

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From Europe to Hollywood: Inside VFX Production with TRIXTER's Christina Caspers 51:08

3M ago51:08

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Christina Caspers, General Manager of TRIXTER, one of Europe's leading VFX companies. Christina shares her unique perspective on industry changes, technological innovation, and the future of visual effects. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The evolution of virtual production in Europe ✅ How VFX companies ar…

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652: Talking to Bots, Building Browser Games, and Political LLMs 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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Show Description Remembering the old days before we had bots, teaching kids to talk to bots, how difficult is it to build games in the browser, are we seeing LLMs get more political, what does mainstream media really mean, and have you heard about PouchDB? Listen on Website → Links PixiJS: The HTML5 Creation Engine Unreal Engine: Powerful Real-Time…

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