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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 22h

The excellent Boxel Studio on how it balanced speed and scale for the grand finale of Superman & Lois and the challenges of shooting movie quality VFX on TV schedules.

Superman & Lois: Creating High-Quality Shots For A Fast-Paced Series

Boxel Studio used AI-powered relighting tools to deliver hundreds of high-quality VFX shots for Superman & Lois’ fast-paced final season in record time.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 1d

In its latest deep-dive video, Fujifilm explores how years of film-era experience have shaped the color science of its new GFX ETERNA 55 camera. buff.ly/Fw6hXeP

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 1d

It seems Apple liked making the film so much, it just bought the rights to show the whole F1 Championship for five years in a $750 million deal. buff.ly/hs6B6QQ

Apple TV Secures Five-Year, $750 Million F1 Streaming Deal in the US

Apple’s $750M, five-year Formula 1 deal brings exclusive US streaming of every race and session to Apple TV, expanding its growing sports lineup.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 1d

Dutch videographer Jesse Calis from JeCal Productions reviews the Godox FL200R, a flexible 200-watt RGB LED panel, and is impressed with what he finds. buff.ly/tljkkie

Godox FL200R Reviewed: A Great Addition to Any Videographer’s Kit

We review the Godox FL200R, a 200 W flexible RGB LED panel with the FA200 Air Softbox — bright, soft, portable, and ideal for video shoots.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 1d

YoloLiv reckons that the 1/1.3” CMOS sensor at the heart of the YoloCam S3 combines with precision optics and AI-powered detail to set a new standard for webcam quality. buff.ly/MHLHiVb

YoloLiv Introduces YoloCam S3 4K Webcam With 1/1.3” Sensor

The YoloCam S3 is a 4K AI webcam featuring a large 1/1.3" sensor, PDAF autofocus, HDR, and DSLR-style manual controls — designed for creators and streamers.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 1d

Cut through the AI slop, the endless ads, and the dodgy links by adding RedShark News to your list of Preferred Sources on Google. buff.ly/0AWj7Al

How to Add RedShark News as a Preferred Source on Google Search

Learn how to add RedShark News as a Preferred Source on Google and cut through AI slop, ads, and fake news to get trusted video and tech stories first.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 2d

Nikon adds two new DX Z-mount lenses, a 16–50 mm f/2.8 zoom and a 35 mm f/1.7 macro to the range, giving creators faster glass and sharper low-light performance for stills and video.

Nikon Adds a Fast Macro Prime and a Fast Wide-Angle Zoom to the NIKKOR Z DX Range

Nikon adds two fast DX Z-mount lenses — a 16–50mm f/2.8 zoom and 35mm f/1.7 macro — expanding options for APS-C creators shooting stills and video.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 2d

News of Apple's M5-powered lineup didn’t so much leak as flood. Now that it’s official, what do we actually have? In short, the message is one of evolution, not revolution. buff.ly/oz2iX3P

Apple Debuts M5 Silicon with New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro Models

Apple’s M5 silicon brings faster AI and GPU performance to the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro — but the upgrades are mostly evolutionary.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 3d

Hollyland’s new Vcore system turns smartphones into professional wireless monitors, delivering 4K video at 30fps with ultra-low 65 ms latency, proxy recording, and live streaming via the accompanying app. buff.ly/66RxXzX

Hollyland Vcore Turns Smartphones into 4K Monitors with 65 ms Latency

Hollyland’s new Vcore system converts smartphones into wireless 4K monitors with 65 ms latency, proxy recording, and live streaming via the HollyView app.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 3d

CVP has brought back its Auctions platform for a second season, offering broadcast and production gear from leading brands like ARRI, Cooke, and Sony at low starting prices.

CVP Auctions Returns with Premium Broadcast Gear at Bargain Prices

CVP launches the second season of its Auctions platform, offering broadcast cameras, lenses, and lighting from brands like ARRI, Cooke, and Sony at competitive starting prices.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 3d

The latest releases of DaVinci Resolve 20.2.2 and Fusion Studio 20.2.2 have both dropped on the Blackmagic servers with the usual mix of new features and improvements. buff.ly/eo8NLAx

DaVinci Resolve 20.2.2 and Fusion 20.2.2 Updates Bring New Features and Bug Fixes

DaVinci Resolve 20.2.2 and Fusion Studio 20.2.2 updates bring new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements for enhanced editing and stability.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 4d

The Osmo 360 is DJI’s first foray into 360 cameras. With expectations sky-high, we put it through its paces to see if it can truly dislodge Insta360 from its position at the head of the pack.

DJI Osmo 360 Review: Low-Light Excellence and Stellar Audio

DJI’s first 360-degree camera, the Osmo 360, features dual 1-inch sensors, 8K 50p capture, and impressive low-light results. How does it compare to Insta360 models?

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 4d

One of the more interesting things that immersive video can do is give you a unique POV on high-profile events, hence the use of a Blackmagic workflow to capture the Bastille Day 2025 celebrations from beside France's President Emmanuel Macron.

Behind the Scenes of Macron’s Bastille Day in Apple Immersive Video With a Blackmagic Workflow

A Parisian team used a full Blackmagic workflow to capture France’s Bastille Day from President Macron’s point of view — creating a uniquely immersive Apple Vision Pro experience with cinematic…

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 4d

The new LITEMONS LE Series looked impressive when it was first announced at IBC, and the first lights are now in the channel and available to purchase at resellers and retailers worldwide. buff.ly/vhMCg3V

Godox LITEMONS LE Series Now Shipping

Godox LITEMONS LE Series now shipping: three all-in-one design bi-color LED lights with CRI 98, Bowens mount, DMX, Bluetooth, and up to 113,000 lux output.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 5d

A Five-Point Plan showcasing how the video industry can weather an AI market crash, from hybrid cloud strategies to human-AI collaboration and open standards.

Five Ways the Video Industry Can Survive — and Thrive — When the AI Bubble Bursts

Discover how the video industry can navigate an impending AI market crash with strategies like hybrid cloud infrastructure, human-AI collaboration, and adherence to open standards.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 5d

Laowa expands its professional Proteus 2× S35 anamorphic series with a new 20 mm T2 lens, offering a wider field of view, closer focus, and the same signature character and numerous options.

Laowa Adds 20mm T2 to Proteus 2X S35 Anamorphic Line

Laowa adds a 20 mm T2 lens to its Proteus 2× S35 anamorphic lineup, offering a wider 104.7° view, closer focus, and classic anamorphic bokeh and flares.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 5d

Striking similarities between DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 and the Xtra Muse raise a whole heap of questions over rebranding, tariffs, and consumer trust.

Is DJI Dodging US Tariffs With the Xtra Brand?

Is DJI evading US tariffs by rebranding its products under the Xtra brand? Discover the striking similarities and implications for consumers.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 5d

Tilta’s new Extended Pro Monitor Mount features a dual-hinge design, NATO rail quick-release, and accessory mount for on-set flexibility.

Tilta Extended Pro Monitor Mount: Flexible Double-Hinged Arm for Monitors

Tilta's new Extended Pro Monitor Mount, developed with filmmaker Matias Mayolo, offers versatile configurations, easy adjustments, and added accessory options for enhanced on-set efficiency.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 6d

One from the archives — January 2016 to be precise — showcasing that GoPro has been in turnaround mode for almost a decade.

From the Archives: GoPro's Long Battle to Turn Things Around

A look back at our 2016 article shows that GoPro’s turnaround story has been unfolding for nearly a decade

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 7d

RØDE's Wireless Micro is now not only the smallest, simplest and sleekest wireless microphone it has yet produced, it's also the most colorful.

RØDE Wireless Micro Adds Bold New Colorways

RØDE’s smallest wireless microphone now comes in red, orange, and blue, alongside the original black and white versions — and at the permanently lower $99 price.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 8d

Inside the making of The Lost Bus, where the team ditched virtual sets to shoot real flames, dusk light, and dynamic camerawork for a visceral survival thriller.

Filming Real Fire: ‘The Lost Bus’ and the Art of Authentic Chaos

Cinematographer Pål Ulvik Rokseth reveals how Paul Greengrass filmed real fire for 'The Lost Bus', rejecting LED volumes for authentic, heat-driven realism.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 9d

Polar Pro admits that its new Center Split Filter is a niche tool, but if you're after a unique filter for a standout sequence this could be the one.

PolarPro’s Center Split Filter Creates a Distinctive Dual-Focus Look

PolarPro’s new Center Split Filter keeps the center sharp while diffusing detail above and below, offering a bold optical look hard to recreate in post.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 9d

With the latest 3.1.2 version of the Blackmagic Camera App, the company continues to push the envelope on v3 of the software, adding 1920×1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log support, among other refinements. buff.ly/epLJlmG

Blackmagic Camera App v3.1.2 Adds 1920×1440 Open Gate Recording and Polishes Stability

Blackmagic Camera App v3.1.2 adds 1920×1440 Open Gate Apple Log support, new LUT handling, and stability fixes following the major v3 launch.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 10d

London-based startup Camera Intelligence (formerly Alice Camera) is trailing Caira, a MagSafe-equipped Micro Four Thirds camera for iPhone that integrates Google’s Nano Banana generative-AI model for real-time, on-camera editing.

Camera Intelligence Unveils Caira — an AI-Powered Micro Four Thirds Camera for iPhone

Camera Intelligence’s new Caira camera hope to blend Micro Four Thirds imaging with Google’s Nano Banana AI for real-time, on-camera generative editing.

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RedShark News @redsharknews.bsky.social · 10d

We are in the throes of another Amazon Prime Day, with multiple other retailers also jumping into the fray and offering steep discounts — but not all is as it seems.

Beware the Amazon Prime Day Fake Deals: How to Spot Genuine Bargains in 2025

Learn how to spot genuine bargains on Amazon Prime Day 2025 amidst fake deals. Use price trackers and other tools to ensure you get the best discounts.

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