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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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32:52

NVIDIA's GTC Keynote Breakdown in 30 Minutes

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2025/03/19

NVIDIA just unveiled its vision for AI's future at GTC, but what does it mean for media professionals? We break down the key announcements from Jensen Huang's keynote, including AI factories, the new Blackwell chips, and their new project Newton. Plus, we discuss NVIDIA's partnerships with DeepMind, Disney Research, and GM, while analyzing how these massive technological advances might reshape creative workflows.

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38:49

DeepMind IRL, Vibe Filmmaking, and Miami's O Cinema...

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2025/03/18

Google DeepMind's latest humanoid robots are blurring the line between science fiction and reality. In this episode of Denoised, Addy and Joey explore how AI is making robots understand our physical world in real-time, the exploration of 'vibe filmmaking' as a creative approach using generative AI tools, and the alarming free speech battle facing Miami's O Cinema over screening the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land.' From cutting-edge AI to cultural censorship, this episode unpacks wha...

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32:58

How Feastables Funds MrBeast's Million-Dollar Videos

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2025/03/14

How a chocolate bar turned MrBeast into a $5 billion business while his YouTube videos actually lose money. Joey and Addy break down the financial strategies driving today's biggest creators, from Emma Chamberlain's coffee empire to Logan Paul's Prime energy drink dominance. We also explore YouTube's upfront events challenging traditional TV ad sales, and examine Netflix's experimental move into podcasting with Kill Tony.

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36:45

Will $10 million movie budgets be the new normal?...

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2025/03/11

The Oscars signaled a major shift for indie filmmaking this year, with Anora's $6M budget dominating the Academy Awards with only a $6M budget, The Brutalist sweeping up behind with only a $10M budget, and Flow's $3.7M Blender-created animated feature beating out Pixar and Dreamworks. In this episode of Denoised, we analyze what this means for the future of film production, how small-budget projects are redefining Hollywood, and how AI tools might find a sweet spot to help smaller-budge...

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27:08

California Falls to #6: What's Driving Film...

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2025/03/07

Is America losing its grip as a film production powerhouse? We break down surprising survey results revealing the top global production hubs - with the U.S. notably absent from the top five. We also dive into Promise AI's acquisition of Curious Refuge and what truly AI-native production studios might look like compared to traditional VFX pipelines. Plus, discover how a simple $70 RGB color sensor could become an essential problem-solving tool for virtual production sets.

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29:15

From VFX to Speech: Pika, Flora, Scribe, Wan2.1 and...

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2025/03/04

Addy and Joey break down the latest AI tools reshaping creative workflows. From Pika Labs' impressive video manipulation features to Flora's intelligent canvas connecting multiple AI models, they explore how these tools are changing VFX and content creation. Plus, insights on Midjourney mood boards, Alibaba's open-source video model, and ElevenLabs' new speech-to-text technology. Subscribe for more technical insights on the cutting edge of media production.

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26:47

Why Grok 3 should be on your radar. Plus RED's New...

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2025/02/28

Joey and Addy break down three major stories this week: xAI's Grok 3 model emerges as a serious AI contender despite its meme origins, with impressive coding capabilities and real-time data integration via X. RED introduces game-changing Z-mount compatibility, opening up their cameras to Nikon glass and Sony lenses without sacrificing functionality—the first major development since Nikon's acquisition. Plus, Addy shares exclusive insights from his involvement in the 2025 Sci-Tech Awards...

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36:53

Industry Shockwaves: Technicolor's Fall & The Battle...

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2025/02/25

Joey and Addy tackle the breaking news of Technicolor's potential collapse and what it means for the 15,000 employees worldwide at iconic VFX houses like The Mill and MPC. They analyze how the future of VFX might shift toward smaller, specialized teams and discuss DNEG's strategic acquisition of Metaphysic AI. The conversation shifts to the escalating tax incentive battles keeping productions away from L.A., with the U.K. raising its relief to 40% and Netflix investing $1B in Mexico. Plus, th...

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45:44

HPA Tech Retreat: AI Editing & Next-Gen Production Tools

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2025/02/22

In this episode of Denoised, Joey shares his first-hand experience at the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Tech Retreat, including his participation in a live AI-assisted editing challenge. Joey and Addy break down what makes HPA unique in the M&E space, the innovative AI editing tools Joey tested under pressure, and the cutting-edge tech on display in the Innovation Zone. Key topics covered: The unique networking environment at HPA Tech Retreat Joey's "Live without a Net" AI edi...

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51:08

From Europe to Hollywood: Inside VFX Production with...

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2025/02/18

Join us for an insightful conversation with Christina Caspers, General Manager of TRIXTER, one of Europe's leading VFX companies. Christina shares her unique perspective on industry changes, technological innovation, and the future of visual effects. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The evolution of virtual production in Europe ✅ How VFX companies are adapting to smaller budgets ✅ The impact of AI and machine learning on VFX workflows ✅ Cultural differences between European and American produc...

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45:17

AI Filmmaking Hackathon, Reuters' AI Copyright...

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2025/02/15

In this episode of Denoised, Joey Daoud and Addy Ghani break down an AI-powered hackathon tackling camera control, scene consistency, and AI-generated actors. From real-time cinematography to innovative AI filmmaking tools, we explore the groundbreaking developments that could change Hollywood forever. Plus, we discuss: ✅ The latest on Thomson Reuters' copyright lawsuit against AI ✅ Stability AI joining the Academy Software Foundation & what it means for the industry Subscribe to Denois...

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48:34

The Tech Behind Cosm, ChatGPT Deep Research, and...

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2025/02/12

Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud delve into the tech behind Cosm, an immersive sports venue designed to enhance sports viewing experience. They also explore OpenAI's new ChatGPT features, Operator and Deep Research, and discuss VideoJAM, a new model enhancing realistic physics in video outputs. Subscribe to Denoised in your podcast app of choice! https://ntm.link/denoised ############# 📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Get our free newsletter covering the latest news and tools in media cre...

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47:07

The Best (and Worst) AI Commercials at the Super...

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2025/02/12

Joey Daoud and Addy Ghani discuss all the AI focused Super Bowl commercials, analyzing ads from OpenAI, Google, Meta, GoDaddy, and Salesforce. Plus, will the Oscars require films to disclose AI use in 2026? Subscribe to Denoised in your podcast app of choice! https://ntm.link/denoised ############# 📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Get our free newsletter covering the latest news and tools in media creation, from virtual production to AI and more: https://ntm.link/vp_land #########...

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60:19

What could DeepSeek mean for the film industry? Plus,...

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2025/02/04

Joey and Addy explore the latest developments on DeepSeek AI and discuss what it could mean for the media and entertainment industry. They also dive into Blackmagic’s new URSA Cine 12K, its lower-cost body-only package, its new RGBW sensor, and how it competes in Hollywood’s evolving production landscape. Plus, AI and copyright clarifications. ############# 📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Get our free newsletter covering the latest news and tools in media creation, from virtual production to

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52:27

The Brutalist AI Controversy Explained

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2025/01/25

Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud break down The Brutalist's AI debate over using Respeecher and Midjourney, explore virtual production innovations at CES, and share firsthand experiences of LA's recent wildfires.#############📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Get our free newsletter covering the latest news and tools in media creation, from virtual production to AI and more: https://ntm.link/vp_land#############📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESAI and Virtual Production: The Future of Filmmaking with Disgu...

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33:25

The Future of Virtual Production: Insights from Vū's...

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2024/08/14

Dive into the future of virtual production with Tim Moore, CEO of Vū. Discover the trends he's seen in smaller stages, AI adoption (and looming crash), and the democratization of filmmaking in this insightful interview.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESLeveraging AI as a Tool for Better Storytelling with Phil Gallerhttps://youtu.be/q4ej4UQfT9YVū's Tim Moor...

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57:20

Inside The Garage: High-Speed Cinematography Meets...

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2024/07/25

Dive into the world of high-speed cinematography and virtual production with Steve Giralt, founder of The Garage. Learn how robotics, custom rigs, and LED walls are reinventing food and beverage commercials.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESFrom Optical Compositing to Virtual Production: Jim Rider's VFX Journeyhttps://youtu.be/g2QBEJUw754Breaking Things to...

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62:30

From Optical Compositing to Virtual Production: Jim...

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2024/06/21

Jim Rider shares his VFX journey from shooting miniatures to virtual production, offering insights into the evolution of visual effects in filmmaking. Discover the cutting-edge VP setup at Pier59 Studios and learn about the challenges and opportunities in modern filmmaking.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESFinal Pixel: How this virtual production studio li...

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59:31

From The Mandalorian to Pinocchio: Halon...

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2024/05/30

In this episode, we dive into the world of virtual production with Meredith Brace Sloss and Jess Marley from Halon Entertainment. They share insights from their work on The Mandalorian, Pinocchio, and other groundbreaking projects📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESBreaking Things to Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research & Educationhttps://youtu.be/wgFomkIYRnY...

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65:52

Breaking Things to Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research &...

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2024/04/12

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