Best Addy M Podcasts (2025)

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AI Roundup: Qwen Layers + Kling Animator + Wan 2.6 (Nobody's on Holiday) 22:38

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3d ago22:38

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New AI model releases won't stop for the holidays! This week, Addy and Joey dive into Wan 2.6, ChatGPT Image 1.5, Seedance 1.5 Pro, and other video generation updates. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organiz…

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How To: Hybrid AI & Live Action Filmmaking Tutorial (Nano Banana Pro, Kling, Wan, Resolve) 16:24

9d ago16:24

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Go behind the scenes as Addy reveals his complete workflow for creating a hybrid live-action/AI short film featuring a job-seeking lizard creature. Learn practical techniques for multi-camera consistency, environment generation, and post-production fixes. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do…

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McDonald's AI Christmas Ad Pulled After Massive Backlash 29:43

13d ago29:43

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allowing Sora to use Disney characters in videos. Plus, we dissect the McDonald's Netherlands AI ad controversy, analyze OpenAI's new image models codenamed Chestnut and Hazelnut, and explore sync's react-1 tool for modifying character performances. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal v…

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Kling O1, Seedream 4.5, Z-image: AI's Biggest Week 37:09

21d ago37:09

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Addy and Joey analyze Kling O1's superior video modification capabilities versus Runway Aleph, Z-Image's emergence as an open-source alternative to proprietary image models, and Seedream 4.5's unique batch generation feature. Plus, they compare new releases from Runway Gen-4.5, LTX Retake, FLUX.2, and TwelveLabs' Morengo 3.0. -- The views and opini…

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Animating Characters with Wan 2.2 AND Wan 2.5 33:22

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Addy and Joey dive into AI animation workflows using ComfyUI, demonstrating how to transform static images into dynamic characters using Wan 2.5 and Wan 2.2 Animate. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizat…

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Nano Banana Pro, Meta's New SAM 3D, and World Labs! 27:45

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Joey and Addy dive into Google's Nano Banana Pro, testing its enhanced 4K resolution outputs, text accuracy, and superior relighting capabilities compared to other models. They also explore Meta's SAM 3D for instant 3D model creation and World Labs' Marble launch for virtual production environments. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podca…

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Comfy Cloud, AI Camera Control, Nano Banana 2 and more AI updates 40:22

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This week, Addy and Joey dive into the Nano Banana 2 leaks and their potential implications for media authenticity. Then we explore Comfy Cloud's powerful browser-based workflow ($20/month for 8 GPU hours daily), Veo 3.1's new camera controls, and real-time AI video manipulation that's bringing unprecedented control to creators. Plus: Figma acquire…

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Coca-Cola's AI Holiday Ad Used 70,000 Video Clips 24:54

1M ago24:54

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Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ad has sparked both praise and controversy. In this episode, Joey and Addy break down the technology behind the commercial, analyzing how Secret Level combined tools like Veo 3, Comfy, and Sora to achieve CG-quality animation with a small crew instead of the large team usually required for traditional production…

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Adobe MAX 2025: 15 AI Updates That Actually Matter for Filmmakers 43:56

2M ago43:56

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Adobe Max 2025 just revealed a treasure trove of AI-powered updates. Addy and Joey break down the most significant announcements including Firefly 5's improved human generation, automatic layer segmentation in Photoshop, integrated Topaz upscaling, and new tools for relighting images. Plus, they explore Adobe's venture into 3D space, Frame.io's new…

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How Wonder Studio Turns Filmmakers Into Tech Founders 49:22

2M ago49:22

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Xavier Collins, CEO of Wonder Studios, discusses their $12M seed round and acquisition of Playbook with co-founder JD LeRoy. They explain their community-led approach to AI filmmaking and how they're enabling creators to bring projects to life that would never have been possible before. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the pe…

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Adobe Acquires Invoke.ai + Launches Custom Model Service 43:51

2M ago43:51

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Adobe makes major AI moves with their new Foundry service and Invoke.ai acquisition. Addy and Joey break down how Amazon's 'House of David' series used AI for 253 shots, saving months of production time and potentially changing how TV is made. Plus, Runway's strategic pivot to industrial applications, and key insights from LA Tech Week where top ex…

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Why Veo 3.1's New Insert Feature Changes Everything 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Addy and Joey dissect major updates to Google's Veo 3.1, including ingredients to video, video markup tools, and improved frame extension. They also examine Runway's new specialized apps for VFX, Netflix Eyeline's research on video reasoning, and NVIDIA's new DGX Spark. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of t…

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The Topaz AI Workflow That Turns 8-bit AI Into 16-bit Cinema Quality 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Joey takes you inside Infinity Fest’s panel on Gaussian Splats and AI in virtual production. Learn how this technology enables lighter, faster 3D environments and how ETC upscales AI outputs to 16-bit EXR files. Plus, Addy and Joey compare AI tools like Nano Banana and Seedream for consistent image generation. -- The views and opinions expressed in…

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Sora's Copyright U-Turn 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Why Sora 2 Launched a Social Media App 38:02

3M ago38:02

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OpenAI's Sora 2 launches as both a powerful video model and controversial social app. In this episode, Joey and Addy dive deep into how Sora 2 handles IP permissions with its opt-out approach, test its uncanny ability to generate likenesses, and examine the innovative Cameos feature that lets users put themselves into AI-generated scenes. They also…

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Tilly Norwood Signing, Runway's Lionsgate Issues, AI VFX Wins 41:56

3M ago41:56

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Addy and Joey analyze three stories at the intersection of AI and filmmaking: the potential talent agency signing of AI actress Tilly Norwood, the technical challenges in the Runway-Lionsgate partnership, and how VFX professionals are combining AI with traditional compositing tools. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the person…

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Wan 2.5 Brings Talking AI Video 43:03

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Alibaba unveils Wan 2.5, an AI model competing with Veo 3 that generates video with integrated audio and speech in a single output. In this week's AI Roundup, Joey and Addy analyze the flurry of new AI models and tools transforming media production, including Qwen-Image-Edit-2509, Google's Mixboard, Topaz's new upscaling models, Nano Banana's integ…

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Michael Keaton's Google AI Film + The Company Producing 5000 AI Podcasts a Week 36:03

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Addy and Joey explore Google's collaboration with Michael Keaton on 'Sweetwater,' an AI-integrated short film, and examine a company planning to produce 5,000 AI podcasts at just $1 per episode. They also assess Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses and discuss the plateauing intelligence of large language models. -- The views and opinions expressed in …

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Is Seedream the Next Nano Banana? Plus Comfy Cloud and more film tech updates 44:35

3M ago44:35

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Seedream 4, Comfy Cloud, new RED cameras, and more filmmaking tech updates. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside compan…

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Apple Keynote Recap for Filmmakers (Plus Surprise Blackmagic Camera ProDock) 36:28

4M ago36:28

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We dive into all the camera and pro video updates from Apple's iPhone keynote. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside com…

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XGRIDS' $5K Scanner, Krea Realtime Video, Acer's AI Workstation, + More AI News 34:24

4M ago34:24

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XGRIDS PortalCam reshapes film production with a $5,000 LIDAR scanner that's changing how filmmakers capture location data. In this tech-packed roundup, Addy and Joey break down Krea's Realtime Video, Apple's surprising AI research moves, and how Wan's new speech-to-video model brings avatars to life. Plus: Adobe Premiere lands on iPhone, Google Fl…

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Nano Banana: We Found the Best Tips & Use Cases 47:23

4M ago47:23

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Nano Banana (Google's Gemini Flash 2.5) is transforming image generation with capabilities that put it ahead of the competition. In this episode, Joey and Addy explore impressive use cases, best practices, and technical tips for this powerful tool. Plus, we analyze Mickmumpitz's innovative Comfy UI workflow for VFX that seamlessly blends live actio…

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We break down Netflix's AI guidelines + Our Cosm experience 47:55

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Netflix just released their official generative AI rulebook — Addy and Joey unpack the 5 key principles for media production. We also dive into Cosm’s dome screening of The Matrix (what wowed, what didn’t) and a curious case of AI in Hollywood talent negotiations. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hos…

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Qwen Edit - The Free AI Image Editor That's Better Than Flux Kontext? Plus More AI in Film Updates 28:33

4M ago28:33

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Chinese AI giant Alibaba drops Qwen-Image-Edit, a free open-source model rivaling FLUX Kontext – but what's their long-term strategy? This week we dive into the flood of impressive AI tools coming from China, explore Runway's major platform updates (including Veo 3 integration), and examine and emerging AI audio solutions. -- The views and opinions…

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How AI Is Reviving Vertical Content. Plus: Atlanta’s Future After Marvel 35:56

4M ago35:56

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Quibi's concept returns as MicroCo - Hollywood executives launch a vertical content platform using AI to slash production costs from $60,000 to $1,500 per minute. Plus, we analyze impressive AI VFX demos from Digital Domain's Greg Teegarden and explore how film production is shifting between Texas, Georgia, London, and a resurgent Los Angeles. -- T…

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Is Nano Banana Google's New Image Model? Plus a world model you can edit in real-time! 40:09

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AI tools for film production are advancing rapidly, with multiple new releases this week that could transform creative workflows. Hosts Joey and Addy dive into Nano Banana (a suspected Google image model), several new world models from Tencent and Skywork, FantasyPortrait's multi-character animation capabilities, and updates from SIGGRAPH including…

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We talked to Freepik's CEO about their pivot to AI, going unlimited, and more! 47:35

5M ago47:35

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Freepik CEO Joaquin Cuenca Abela reveals how the platform generates 4 million AI images daily while serving over 100 million users. In this interview with Addy and Joey, Joaquin shares the company's swift pivot to AI in 2022, the strategic move to unlimited image generation, and how they're capturing the professional market from marketers to VFX ar…

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Genie 3, ElevenLabs Music, Lightcraft Spark & More! | This Week in AI for Filmmakers 41:50

5M ago41:50

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Google DeepMind's Genie 3 stole the show this week with its persistent world generation, outshining OpenAI's underwhelming GPT-5 release. Join Joey and Addy as they break down how Genie 3 creates navigable AI worlds with accurate physics and memory—allowing users to paint a wall, walk away, and return to find their changes intact. Plus: ElevenLabs'…

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The Truth About the Sphere's Wizard of Oz. Plus Showrunner AI 40:45

5M ago40:45

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We dive into the Sphere's Wizard of Oz AI controversy, look at Showrunner AI, and explore how filmmakers are effectively combining practical effects with generative tools to create impressive low-budget content. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positi…

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Runway Aleph Changes VFX Forever, Adobe Harmonize, Wan 2.2 & More! | This Week in AI for Filmmakers 48:43

5M ago48:43

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Runway Aleph allows you to manipulate your videos using simple text prompts—no more tedious VFX workflows. This week, Addy and Joey break down the wave of new AI tools transforming post-production, including Luma AI's Modify with Instructions feature, Wan 2.2's open-source model, Ideogram's one-shot character generator, Adobe's new Harmonize tool, …

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We tested JSON prompting in Veo 3 31:10

5M ago31:10

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Is JSON prompting a useful technique or just influencer trend? In this episode, we examine the heated debate around structured prompts in Veo 3, test the claims ourselves, and share the results. Plus, we dive into Higgsfield Steal's controversial marketing approach and explore AlphaGo, the AI system designed to build other AI models that could acce…

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Step-by-Step: The State of AI Filmmaking Workflows 26:41

5M ago26:41

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Joey and Addy break down different workflow of creating AI-generated films, exploring which tools to use at each stage and how to maintain consistency. They examine text-to-image creation, character development techniques, and how video-to-video models are shifting the entire approach. Plus, practical tips on using Runway References, ChatGPT, Flux …

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ComfyUI Explained: How AI Image Generation Actually Works (Step-by-Step) 40:01

6M ago40:01

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Curious how AI actually turns text into images? In this episode, Addy and Joey break down the inner workings of AI image generation and explore ComfyUI. We'll explain the core concepts of latent space, diffusion models, and how noise becomes a recognizable image. From basic text-to-image workflows to advanced techniques with LoRAs and image-to-imag…

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This Week in AI: Moonvalley's Marey, Luma AI's LA Lab, Veo 3 Adds Image to Video, and more! 31:27

6M ago31:27

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Moonvalley's Marey AI model officially launches with pro-level features for filmmakers, while Luma AI opens a physical space in Hollywood. This week on Denoised, Addy and Joey break down the latest AI tools reshaping media production, including Veo 3's image-to-video capability, Perplexity's agentic browser Comet, and an array of new video generati…

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We Talked to the Producer Behind Natasha Lyonne’s AI Movie 28:19

6M ago28:19

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Natasha Lyonne is making a $70 million sci-fi epic called "Uncanny Valley" for just $10 million with the help of AI - and it's about to change everything. In this interview, Moonvalley and Asteria co-founder Bryn Mooser reveals why every future movie will have its own custom AI model, how the next Hollywood breakthrough will be financial not creati…

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Inside Moonvalley’s Marey: Building AI Tools Hollywood Filmmakers Actually Want 24:11

6M ago24:11

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Bryn Mooser, founder of Asteria and Moonvalley, joins Denoised to discuss Moonvalley's new 'ethical' AI model Marey, adapting current tools for Hollywood, and why studio-quality filmmaking could soon be within reach for indie creators. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not nece…

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This Week in AI: 11 Tools Transforming Media Production 47:36

6M ago47:36

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The latest AI tools are transforming content creation at breakneck speed, but which ones actually matter for filmmakers? Join Addy and Joey as they dissect 11 cutting-edge AI developments, from Claude's AI-powered app builder, to Adobe's voice-driven sound effects generator. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the per…

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iPhone Cameras in F1, MrBeast's AI Controversy, and Meta's AI Ad Creator 32:29

6M ago32:29

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In this episode, hosts Joey and Addy discuss this innovative camera solution for F1 the movie, examine the backlash against MrBeast's AI thumbnail generator tool, and analyze Meta's new AI advertising platform that has creative agencies concerned about their future. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal vie…

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Adobe's New Camera App, Jurassic World Shoots on Film, and AWE 34:50

6M ago34:50

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Adobe launches Indigo, a new computational photography app, Jurassic World shoots on Kodak film, and Joey shares his hands-on experience with Snapchat Spectacles and more at AWE. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respectiv…

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Midjourney, ByteDance, and Hailuo’s New Video Models [This Week in AI] 41:53

6M ago41:53

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The AI video generation race heats up with Midjourney's new V1 video model despite their ongoing IP lawsuit with Disney and Universal. In this episode, Joey and Addy break down the latest developments in AI creative technology, including Topaz's new Astra cloud-based upscaler, FLUX's Kontext model, and impressive new video models from China includi…

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How AI Transformed My Job Hunt: Addy's Job Search Story 44:52

6M ago44:52

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Addy opens up about navigating unemployment after being laid off. In this episode, Addy shares how he leveraged AI tools like ChatGPT for interview prep, research, and ultimately landing a new role. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or position…

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Apple’s WWDC: Liquid Glass But Where’s the AI? 40:59

7M ago40:59

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Apple's WWDC left us with more questions than answers about their AI strategy. Let’s unpack the key highlights from the recent WWDC keynote — starting with Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI design. Plus, we explore cutting-edge tech beyond Apple's ecosystem—4D Gaussian splats bringing static images to life, innovative AI memory storage in MP4 files, and …

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We break down everything announced at Unreal Fest 38:13

7M ago38:13

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Let's break down Unreal Fest, 28 Years Later iPhone rigs, and Natasha Lyonne hitting back at the AI criticism. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by…

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What We Saw at AI on the Lot 26:32

7M ago26:32

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Let's talk about what we saw at Hollywood's premier AI in media conference. We'll unpack how the industry is dividing into 2 camps: AI that enhances existing workflows versus fully synthetic generation. Plus SAG-approved AI films, the blurring line between real and AI-generated content, and the debate whether these tools will help creators do more …

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Fortnite Got Permission for AI Darth Vader: Why is SAG Upset? 28:34

7M ago28:34

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AI is bringing legendary actors back to life - but is SAG-AFTRA on board? In this episode of Denoised, Joey and Addy dive into the controversy surrounding Fortnite's AI Darth Vader and how Orson Welles has returned nearly 40 years after his death. Plus, IMAX makes a surprising comeback with theaters installing 70mm film projectors again, upcoming m…

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Breaking down Google's BIG AI Updates: Veo 3, Flow, and More! 42:26

7M ago42:26

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Google's Veo 3 and Flow, Darren Aronofsky's AI film venture 'Primordial Soup,' and what Jony Ive's $6.5 billion move to OpenAI might mean for the future of AI hardware. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employer…

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Odyssey Shoots Entirely on IMAX, AI First Companies Walkback, and Microsoft's AI Fact-Checker 29:46

8M ago29:46

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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. ############# The views and opinions expressed in thi…

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

8M 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. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independ…

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

8M 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 t…

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

8M 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…