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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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41:46

NAB 2025 Preview: Blackmagic, Adobe, Sony

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2026/04/17

Blackmagic just loaded DaVinci Resolve with AI tools that can clone voices, reshape actor performances, remove motion blur, and simulate cinematic depth of field — and it's all built in. In this pre-NAB episode, Joey and Addy break down the most notable Resolve updates, including AI CineFocus, Face Age Transformer, and IntelliSearch clip analysis. They also cover Adobe Premiere's completely redesigned color mode and the new Frame Drive feature, plus an under-the-radar peer-to-peer edit...

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40:33

Netflix's VOID Model Removes Objects and Fixes Physics

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2026/04/13

Netflix just open-sourced an AI model that removes objects from video and corrects the physics — and that's only one of several AI updates worth tracking this week. Addy and Joey break down Netflix's VOID model, early leaks of what looks like GPT-Image-2, the underwhelming public rollout of Seedance 2.0 in the US, Google's Gemma 4 open-source local model, and the honest, unfiltered experience of running AI agents for real-world scheduling and production workflows. Plus: Artemis moon mission c...

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39:30

Hollywood Is Upset About Quilty. But Is Any of This...

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2026/04/03

New AI image and video models are dropping fast — but which ones are worth your time? Addy and Joey break down PhotaLabs, a new image model built for human likeness and character consistency, plus Fotello, a practical tool streamlining real estate photography. They also cover Wan 2.7's new portrait and color control features, PixVerse V6's latest video output, and an LTX 2.3 update adding performance reasoning for facial expressions. They also weigh in on Quilty, the AI script analysis platfo...

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42:55

OpenAI Just Killed Sora

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2026/03/28

OpenAI has officially shut down Sora — and the story behind its collapse reveals a lot about where AI video is headed. Addy and Joey break down why Sora never found its footing despite early buzz, what the dead Disney-OpenAI deal reveals about strategic miscalculations, and why OpenAI is now redirecting resources toward enterprise coding tools to compete with Anthropic's Claude. They also cover Epic Games' 1,000+ layoffs tied to slowing Fortnite revenue, the winding down of virtual pro...

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39:54

Val Kilmer's AI Return and What It Means for Film

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2026/03/21

Val Kilmer is starring in a new film via AI — years after his passing and without ever filming a scene. Addy & Joey dig into what that means for actor estates, film marketing, and storytelling. Plus: an AI company paying improv actors $74/hr to capture emotional data for model training. -- 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 in...

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42:17

We talked to the CEO of ComfyUI

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2026/03/10

ComfyUI is reshaping how studios create AI-generated content, with 50,000 downloads per day and adoption across Netflix, intelligence agencies, and major VFX houses. In this episode, Yoland Yan, CEO of ComfyUI, shares the origin story of the open-source AI workflow platform that has become an industry standard. We discuss how co-founder comfyanonymous created the tool with zero machine learning experience, why control and quality matter more than simplicity for professional creatives, and ho...

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32:14

What Ben Affleck's AI Company InterPositive Actually...

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2026/03/06

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company InterPositive, which builds custom models for film productions. We also cover Corridor Crew's open-source chroma key model that's making VFX keying significantly easier, and LTX's new desktop editor that integrates AI generation directly into the timeline. -- 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 sho...

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37:58

Google's Nano Banana 2 vs. Nano Banana Pro: Which One...

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2026/03/01

Google's Nano Banana 2 delivers Pro-level features at half the cost, with web search capabilities that can generate current event imagery in real-time. Addy and Joey test the model across multiple scenarios and discuss Perplexity and Claude's rapid feature additions in response to OpenClaw. -- 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 in...

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32:05

Open Source Image Models Flood In, Nuke Goes All-In...

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2026/02/20

Addy and Joey break down the latest batch of open-source AI image models: FireRed's specialized editing capabilities, Recraft V4's enterprise-grade output with SVG support, and ByteDance's newest open-source offering. They also cover Foundry's acquisition of Griptape, an AI node-based platform that signals where VFX compositing is headed, and test out Google Gemini's new music generation feature Lyria 3, which creates songs from unexpected inputs like slide decks and video thumbnails. -- The ...

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38:58

SwitchX, Seedance 2.0, and Hollywood's IP Nightmare

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2026/02/14

Beeble's SwitchX transforms video backgrounds and relighting without destroying faces—potentially the most practical AI filmmaking tool yet. Joey and Addy test it live, debate LED volumes versus AI workflows, and break down Seedance 2.0's official release amid deepfake controversy. The hosts also critique Darren Aronofsky's AI-generated '1776' series, comparing it to traditional filmmaking and questioning when AI should replace real production. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podc...

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35:49

Google Genie, OpenClaw & Kling 3.0

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2026/02/12

Google's Genie world generation model is now public, OpenClaw AI agents are running wild across the internet, and Kling 3.0 just merged the best features from multiple video models. Addy and Joey take a closer look. -- 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 resou...

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38:40

Reference Images vs LoRAs: Which Actually Works?

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2026/01/23

Addy and Joey put two AI workflows head-to-head: training a LoRA with Z-Image versus using reference images with Nano Banana Pro to replicate film cinematography. In this episode, we test whether LoRAs are still necessary for capturing specific cinematography styles, or if reference images alone can deliver the same results. Using the VistaVision look from the film One Battle After Another as our target, we explore practical workflows for pre-production and previsualization. -- The views and ...

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33:08

Claude Cowork, PixVerse Real-Time, Apple's Creator...

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2026/01/18

Claude Cowork brings AI desktop control to non-coders, while real-time AI video generation advances toward potential gaming applications. This week on Denoised, Addy and Joey break down the latest AI creative tools reshaping media workflows — from Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 [klein] model and Qwen's camera-angle control tech, to Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription challenging Adobe, plus why ComfyUI’s node updates matter for VFX artists building sustainable pipelines. -- The views and opini...

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33:33

CES 2026: Fuji's Fake 8mm Camera, LEGO Smart Bricks,...

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2026/01/10

CES 2026 brought notable innovations for filmmakers and media professionals. In this episode, we break down the most interesting tech: Fujifilm's new instax mini Evo Cinema Camera with vintage film emulation, LEGO's impressive computer-integrated Smart Brick, HP's EliteBoard keyboard computer, Boston Dynamics' fully electric Atlas robot, Samsung's thin 3D display technology, and Nvidia's Rubin platform advances. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views ...

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38:34

2026 Predictions: What's Coming for AI Filmmaking

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2026/01/02

Addy and Joey dive into their tech predictions for 2026, categorizing forecasts from "super confident" to "long shots." They explore the future of AI tools like Comfy UI, real-time video generation, and VFX-focused models. Will we see feature-length AI-generated cinema or neural renderers integrated into major production tools? -- 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...

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38:12

Welcome to the Denoisies: Our 2025 AI Awards Show

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2025/12/30

In this episode, Addy and Joey present the first-ever Denoisies AI awards, highlighting 2025's most significant AI developments. They debate standout models like Z-Image vs. Nano Banana Pro, analyze industry partnerships including Disney-OpenAI, and reveal the year's biggest misses and surprises. -- 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...

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22:38

AI Roundup: Qwen Layers + Kling Animator + Wan 2.6...

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2025/12/22

New AI model releases won't stop for the holidays! This week, Addy and Joey dive into Wan 2.6, ChatGPT Image 1.5, Seedance 1.5 Pro, and other video generation 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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16:24

How To: Hybrid AI & Live Action Filmmaking Tutorial...

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2025/12/16

Go behind the scenes as Addy reveals his complete workflow for creating a hybrid live-action/AI short film featuring a job-seeking lizard creature. Learn practical techniques for multi-camera consistency, environment generation, and post-production fixes. -- 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 with...

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29:43

McDonald's AI Christmas Ad Pulled After Massive Backlash

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2025/12/12

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allowing Sora to use Disney characters in videos. Plus, we dissect the McDonald's Netherlands AI ad controversy, analyze OpenAI's new image models codenamed Chestnut and Hazelnut, and explore sync's react-1 tool for modifying character performances. -- 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 ...

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37:09

Kling O1, Seedream 4.5, Z-image: AI's Biggest Week

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2025/12/04

Addy and Joey analyze Kling O1's superior video modification capabilities versus Runway Aleph, Z-Image's emergence as an open-source alternative to proprietary image models, and Seedream 4.5's unique batch generation feature. Plus, they compare new releases from Runway Gen-4.5, LTX Retake, FLUX.2, and TwelveLabs' Morengo 3.0. -- 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 employe...

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