ep101 - Canon EOS C50 Lab Test discussed | Nikon ZR Firmware Update | Vimeo Layoffs | Leica Sale Soon? | CineD Focus Check

In this episode, we break down our Canon EOS C50 Lab Test results and explore the gap between specs and real-world performance. We also cover the Nikon ZR firmware update, Vimeo's mass layoffs under Bending Spoons, rumors of a potential Leica sale, SmallHD and Iodyne product updates, this year's Oscar cinematography nominees, and Google's $2 million partnership with Sundance to train filmmakers on AI tools. Plus: why Adobe's 20% stock drop signals bigger shifts in the creative software landscape. --- Chapters and Articles in This Episode (00:00) - Intro (03:06) - Canon EOS C50 Lab Test – Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c50-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ (11:22) - Nikon ZR Firmware V1.10 Released – Wired Timecode Sync, RED File Naming, and More https://www.cined.com/nikon-zr-firmware-v1-10-released-wired-timecode-sync-red-file-naming-and-more/ (14:34) - Vimeo Layoffs Eliminate Majority of Staff Just Four Months After $1.38B Acquisition https://www.cined.com/vimeo-layoffs-eliminate-majority-of-staff-just-four-months-after-1-38b-acquisition/ (23:48) - Leica Camera AG Owners Reportedly Considering Sale of Controlling Stake Valued at €1 Billion https://www.cined.com/leica-camera-ag-owners-reportedly-considering-sale-of-controlling-stake-valued-at-e1-billion/ (33:38) - ProClip Acquires INOVATIV – What It Means for the Film Industry’s Favorite Cart Maker https://www.cined.com/proclip-acquires-inovativ-what-it-means-for-the-film-industrys-favorite-cart-maker/ (38:31) - 98th Academy Awards Nominations: “Sinners” Breaks All-Time Record With 16 Nods, Cinematography Race Features Diverse Field https://www.cined.com/98th-academy-awards-nominations-sinners-breaks-all-time-record-with-16-nods-cinematography-race-features-diverse-field/ (40:23) - SmallHD PageOS Update Adds Fleet Control, Portrait Mode, and Canon Camera Control https://www.cined.com/smallhd-pageos-update-adds-fleet-control-portrait-mode-and-canon-camera-control/ (45:13) - Accsoon CineView M7 Firmware Update Adds Sony EI Control, Nikon Support, ARRI-Style False Color, and Vertical Workflow https://www.cined.com/accsoon-cineview-m7-firmware-update-adds-sony-ei-control-nikon-support-arri-style-false-color-and-vertical-workflow/ (51:33) - Eddie AI “Dirty Multicam” Support for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Launched https://www.cined.com/eddie-ai-dirty-multicam-support-for-premiere-pro-and-davinci-resolve-launched/ (59:53) - Google.org Invests $2 Million in Sundance Institute for AI Filmmaking Education https://www.cined.com/google-org-invests-2-million-in-sundance-institute-for-ai-filmmaking-education/ (01:09:50) - LumaFusion for Android 2.5 Brings Head and Tail Transitions, Multi-Clip Editing, and APV Codec Support https://www.cined.com/lumafusion-for-android-2-5-brings-head-and-tail-transitions-multi-clip-editing-and-apv-codec-support/ (01:11:33) - SWIT PowerCell Batteries Now Available for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and FUJIFILM Cameras https://www.cined.com/swit-powercell-batteries-now-available-for-sony-canon-nikon-and-fujifilm-cameras/ (01:14:43) - Cinematographer Bob Poole on Filming Elephants With FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm – Respectful Wildlife Filmmaking https://www.cined.com/cinematographer-bob-poole-on-filming-elephants-with-fujinon-duvo-hzk25-1000mm-respectful-wildlife-filmmaking/ (01:18:42) - Adding Elements in VFX Compositing to Sell the Illusion – A Step-by-Step Guide from Digby Hogan https://www.cined.com/adding-elements-in-vfx-compositing-to-sell-the-illusion-a-step-by-step-guide-from-digby-hogan/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at [email protected]