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Focus Check

CineD
Filmmaking Technology
Filmmaking
Camera Technology
Blackmagic Design
Cined
Fujifilm
Cinematography
Dynamic Range
Nexus G1
Sony
Davinci Resolve
DJI
Apple Vision Pro
Canon
ARRI
Youtube
AI In Filmmaking
Rolling Shutter
AI Video Generation
Nikon ZR

What’s new in filmmaking technology this week? News, reviews, education, insights, opinions and ideas - from the CineD newsroom, mostly with Nino Leitner and Johnnie Behiri. This is Focus Check - the weekly cine tech podcast. New episodes every Thursday.

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Are modern sensors too clean? Johnnie argues that CCD cameras like the Digital Bolex had a character today's CMOS sensors lack, while Nino points to image science and noise reduction you can no longer switch off. Also this week: Nino's field test of ... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Bottini
Head of Media, Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft
Episode: ep131 - Inside the Cirrus Apple Immersive Film: Shooting 180° Stereo From a Plane – CineD Focus Check
John Racine
Creative and Technical Director, Rogue Labs
Rogue Labs
Episode: ep131 - Inside the Cirrus Apple Immersive Film: Shooting 180° Stereo From a Plane – CineD Focus Check
Ryoji Yamada
FX5 product planner
Sony
Episode: ep128 - Sony FX5 Poll Results & Delivery Delays + Sony's Bid to Buy Tamron – CineD Focus Check
Takuro Ema
Head of product planning, Cinema Line
Sony
Episode: ep128 - Sony FX5 Poll Results & Delivery Delays + Sony's Bid to Buy Tamron – CineD Focus Check
Gunther Machu
Guest, CineD staff and lab-test analyst
CineD
Episode: ep127 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Beats the ALEXA 35, Insta360 Luna Ultra Fails – Focus Check
Philip Bloom
Filmmaker and camera reviewer
Independent
Episode: ep126 - FX5 In-Depth with Philip Bloom: Finally a True Cinema Line Compact? – CineD Focus Check
Ian Russell
BBC director and immersive video filmmaker
BBC
Episode: ep122 - New Leica SL3-P Review and Lab Test + What's Next for the DJI Ronin 4D? - CineD Focus Check
Chris Field
Filmmaker behind BioLabs Kronos Project Edge
BioLabs
Episode: ep120 - Cine Gear 2026 Round Up: ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic, Sony RIALTO 65, Kinefinity VISTA – CineD Focus Check
Viola Evang
Co-founder of Glaswerk, lens designer
Glaswerk
Episode: ep119 - High-End Anamorphics From Filmmakers: Inside Glaswerk's Lenses – CineD Focus Check

Hosts

Nino Leitner
Host of Focus Check
Johnnie Behiri
Co-host, CineD Focus Check

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Content is great but sound too low

    I love these guys and what they do for the part of the industry that I work in. However I often listen to podcasts while in the gym. It is always a struggle to hear what is being said even with noise canceling earbuds. I even made a custom equaliser to boost voice volume and still can only just hear it. I don’t have this issue with any other podcasts so please guys boost the volume a bit as we can always turn it down a bit!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tom j kelly
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Very relevant to the industry! Entertaining too!

    You can tell that the show is hosted by working professionals that understand the industry and can discuss it from various perspectives. I am glad I gave it a listen while mowing the lawn. I am now a regular subscriber. I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigBenRow
    United States2 years ago
  • Finally a podcast for filmmaking tech trends and insights!

    Lovely content 💪🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneHurlbut
    Austria3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Sound quality could be louder on some episodes, otherwise solid.
Very informative for filmmaking tech trends and workflows.
Professional hosts with strong gear knowledge and practical takeaways.
Industry-relevant deep dives, great for sponsorship validation.

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#65
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#69
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#203
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#207
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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ep131 - Inside the Cirrus Apple Immersive Film: Shooting 180° Stereo From a Plane – CineD Focus Check
Q: How did the workflow from capture to delivery look, especially with multiple ILPDs and real-time checks on Vision Pro?
Anthony and John described the end-to-end pipeline, including ILPD management, color work in Resolve, and streaming to Vision Pro for quick validation at the CX event.
ep131 - Inside the Cirrus Apple Immersive Film: Shooting 180° Stereo From a Plane – CineD Focus Check
Q: What pulled you towards shooting for Vision Pro specifically, given how niche the platform still is, and is it a bet on where the industry is heading?
John discussed the strategic bet on immersive platforms like Vision Pro to drive sales conversations and create emotionally resonant experiences that traditional 2D video can't match.
ep131 - Inside the Cirrus Apple Immersive Film: Shooting 180° Stereo From a Plane – CineD Focus Check
Q: Maybe you can tell me about you, John, and Rogue Labs. What does your company do? What's your role as creative and technical director, and how did you personally end up in immersive?
John described Rogue Labs as a production partner specializing in immersive camera workflows, bringing experience from high-profile projects and handling cinematography and technical direction for the project.
ep127 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Beats the ALEXA 35, Insta360 Luna Ultra Fails – Focus Check
Q: How does the 11 ms rolling shutter of the Pocket 4P affect usability on a gimbal, and how does it compare to the Luna Ultra?
The 11 ms rolling shutter on the Pocket 4P is competitive for a small sensor on a gimbal, allowing smooth motion with minimal distortions, whereas the Luna Ultra also shows similar rolling shutter figures in most modes but is hampered by excessive noise reduction in many 8K/4K modes, reducing overall usability.
ep127 - DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Beats the ALEXA 35, Insta360 Luna Ultra Fails – Focus Check
Q: What makes the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P stand out in your lab results compared with the Luna Ultra?
The DJI Pocket 4P benefits from the Lofic sensor, which preserves highlights and delivers a very high dynamic range with minimal noise, achieving 16 stops of latitude and strong image detail, while the Luna Ultra suffers from aggressive noise reduction in most modes that washes out detail and complicates measurement.

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What is Focus Check about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show dives into the latest in filmmaking technology with in-depth discussions, hands-on tests, and industry news. Episodes commonly cover new cameras, lenses, sensors, firmware, open workflows, and ecosystem changes, often anchored by deep dives with industry insiders and product planners. A standout trait is its ability to pair journalist-level analysis with practical, on-set perspectives, plus regular sponsorships and show-floor reports from major trade events, which keeps listeners ahead of the curve on how gear and standards are evolving. The format tends toward long, topic-rich conversations that are valuable for pros evaluating gear, suppliers seeking alignment, and teams planning production pipelines across studios and rental ho... more

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2. John Racine
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6. Philip Bloom
7. Ian Russell
8. Chris Field

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