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Writer Ed Zitron recently published a comprehensive look (read: takedown) of Sora, the new generative video platform from OpenAI. Functionally, Sora is not much different from text generation via ChatGPT, or image generation via MidJourney—which is to say, the so-called artificial intelligence is hardly intelligent, even when it produces the kind of passable content that wows some people despite its absolute hollowness. — Read...

Unlike most other ROVs, the Luna is designed specifically for underwater filmmaking. It records video at a maximum resolution of 8K/30fps and can descend as deep as 1,000 m (3,281 ft) – so all you giant squids out there, get ready for your close-up.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, TransportTags: Remote Control, Underwater, Filmmaking

Boom mics are great for shooting interviews on the go, but they typically have to be held by a dedicated sound person who stands beside the videographer. The MicroBOOM pole is different in that it mounts right to the camera, allowing just one person to do everything.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags: Zacuto, Microphone, Filmmaking