Both my lead stories come from last week. The first is an image quality comparison between different slow motion techniques in Final Cut. This compares standard slow motion, frame blending, optical flow and slow motion created using Topaz Video AI. Lots of options - each with trade-offs.
This next grew out of my commentary last week about "
What Worries Me About AI." Like it or not, we now share the world with AI. For many, AI is an intellectual exercise. But, for news and documentaries, where presenting "the truth" is essential,
AI is an existential threat. Given the exploding capability of AI, how do you convince viewers that your images and sounds are not fake?
In the news, NAB officially opens and the announcement flood begins!
Frame.io released Camera-to-Cloud two years ago. Now, they’re extending it to photography and print with new partners Fujifilm and Capture One. They have also added enhancements to better support this workflow and to unify collaboration on video, photographs, and design files—all within Frame.io. Plus, they've added forensic watermarking to make Frame.io the most secure creative collaboration platform in the world.
Sennheiser announced the 5th generation of their Evolution Wireless Digital system, a 2-channel spatial audio system for live production, and a software manager for wireless systems.
Cinamaker announced their StudioHD Recorder for Zoom. StudioHD Recorder for Zoom provides creators with video and audio content by seamlessly recording the cameras of Zoom Meeting guests and Zoom Webinar hosts at the highest quality resolution possible with recordings available shortly after each session.
Digital Anarchy announced DataStoryteller, a product that simplifies the creation of animated charts and map visualizations for video. DataStoryteller Charts and Maps enables video editors to upload Excel or CSV files, select a chart type, and animate one - or multiple - data sets with minimum effort.
Blackmagic Design announced a new version of DaVinci Resolve (18.5), new cameras, new switchers and new converters. Here's a video of Grant Petty (CEO, Blackmagic Design) discussing their announcements.
Sony is announcing new 4K camera systems, Cloud integrations with Atomos, Deloitte and Pomfort's Silverstack Lab, along with Avid, Sony and Marquis workflows, new 4K HDR monitors and an extended Virtual Production tool set.
Audio Design Desk (ADD) announced version 2 of its AI-powered audio design tool. The new version features a new sleek UI, an automated mixing feature, and stem separation. Audio Design Desk now includes new integrations with industry-standard NLEs and the launch of Makr.ai, a new social marketplace to share, sell, and collaborate with other artists with the help of creative AI tools.
Chimera Lighting introduced a variety of lighting fixtures and accessories for their own gear, along with Vortex and Dinkum Systems.
Grass Valley announced the GV Media Universe, a collaborative ecosystem of purpose-built software and hardware solutions designed for broadcast and media production. It features products from Grass Valley and 16 third-party vendors.
TV Tech writes that virtual and cloud workflows will dominate current production trends at NAB.
AJA Video Systems announced a new slate of products and updates designed to meet the evolving demands of Video-over-IP, color conversion and management, streaming, remote production, and data management and curation workflows; along with a partnership with Audinate for Dante support.
JVC Professional Video introduced several new entry-level solutions aimed at smaller production teams―such as houses of worship, college sports broadcasters and local news OTA stations. Among these is the new RM-LP5G CONNECTED CAM PTZ Joystick Controller, which will be available as part of a bundle with two JVC PTZ cameras. The company is also unveiling the KM-HD6 CONNECTED CAM Six-Input Hardware Switcher, the KM-IP8 or KM-IP8S4 CONNECTED CAM vMix Studio Switchers, and the RM-LP350G CONNECTED CAM vMix Control Surface.
Dalet announced the release of Dalet Cut, the cloud-native, lightning-fast multimedia and multi-platform editor fully integrated within the Dalet ecosystem. Available today, Dalet Cut powers live web-based editing from anywhere with native access to all assets including clips, sequences, projects and graphics, even on limited bandwidth.
Object Matrix announced the Object Matrix Quattro storage appliance designed for operations across smaller or remote sites, making it perfect for dispersed media workflows. This makes it the ideal solution for news bureaus, sports associations and teams, as well as production, post-production, and VFX companies with more than one facility.
Wow... all the new announcements are simply overwhelming! For everything I missed, and there's a lot, here's the NAB Show Daily.
