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Denoised

When it comes to AI and the film industry, noise is everywhere. We cut through it.Denoised is your twice-weekly deep dive into the most interesting and relevant topics in media, entertainment, and creative technology.Hosted by Addy Ghani (Media Industry Analyst) and Joey Daoud (media producer and founder of VP Land), this podcast unpacks the latest trends shaping the industry—from Generative AI, Virtual Production, Hardware & Software innovations, Cloud workflows, Filmmaking, TV, and Hollywood

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36:03

Michael Keaton's Google AI Film + The Company...

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2025/09/23

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 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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44:35

Is Seedream the Next Nano Banana? Plus Comfy Cloud...

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2025/09/16

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 company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

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36:28

Apple Keynote Recap for Filmmakers (Plus Surprise...

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2025/09/10

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 company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

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34:24

XGRIDS' $5K Scanner, Krea Realtime Video, Acer's AI...

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2025/09/05

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 Flow offers unlimited Veo 3 Fast generations, and why sound remains crucial for selling AI-generated environments. -- The views and opinions ...

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47:23

Nano Banana: We Found the Best Tips & Use Cases

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2025/09/03

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 action with AI generation without green screens. Finally, we examine how AI is reshaping the music industry with synthetic bands, AI K-pop idols, and ev...

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47:55

We break down Netflix's AI guidelines + Our Cosm...

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2025/08/26

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 hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by V...

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28:33

Qwen Edit - The Free AI Imaged Editor That's Better...

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2025/08/22

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 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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35:56

How AI Is Reviving Vertical Content. Plus: Atlanta’s...

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2025/08/19

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. -- 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 thei...

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40:09

Is Nano Banana Google's New Image Model? Plus a world...

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2025/08/15

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 Meta's new hyperrealistic VR headset prototype. Plus, practical updates to fal's workflow tools, Autodesk's free Flow Studio tier, and a fun color...

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47:35

We talked to Freepik's CEO about their pivot to AI,...

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2025/08/13

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 artists. Plus, insights on AI legal challenges, output moderation, and why Freepik filters which AI models make it to their platform. -- The views ...

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41:50

Genie 3, ElevenLabs Music, Lightcraft Spark & More! |...

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2025/08/09

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' music generator, Houdini 21's VFX updates, Lightcraft's new tools for indie filmmakers, and the ongoing ethics debate around Grok Imagine's contro...

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40:45

The Truth About the Sphere's Wizard of Oz. Plus...

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2025/08/06

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 positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company r...

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48:43

Runway Aleph Changes VFX Forever, Adobe Harmonize,...

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2025/08/01

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, and more. Plus, we explore what these tools mean for VFX artists, virtual production, and the future of filmmaking workflows. -- The views and op...

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31:10

We tested JSON prompting in Veo 3

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2025/07/29

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 accelerate the path to artificial superintelligence. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do n...

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26:41

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

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2025/07/22

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 Kontext, and more AI tools that are reshaping production pipelines. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of...

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40:01

ComfyUI Explained: How AI Image Generation Actually...

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2025/07/15

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-image transformations, discover when to use ComfyUI versus web-based tools like Runway or ChatGPT for your creative projects. --- The views and opini...

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31:27

This Week in AI: Moonvalley's Marey, Luma AI's LA...

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2025/07/12

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 generation models. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or po...

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28:19

We Talked to the Producer Behind Natasha Lyonne’s AI...

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2025/07/09

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 creative, and why a $4 million film could make $400 million while creators own it all.

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24:11

Inside Moonvalley’s Marey: Building AI Tools...

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2025/07/08

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.

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47:36

This Week in AI: 11 Tools Transforming Media Production

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2025/07/04

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.

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