David Donihue

🤷‍♂️OK here’s the situation!!! Kolors checkpoint, new IPAdapter, DepthAnything V2, LivePortrait—it's just too much to keep up with, not to mention all the 3D tools coming out one after another. what a rabbit hole!! 😵 💡Here's a quick demo of a workflow I am working on: Let me just mention that Kolors, developed by the Kuaishou Kolors team (with a slightly shady license 😜), is a significant improvement in visual quality. Now that Kolors has adopted IP-Adapter-Plus, it can significantly preserve details from the reference image. 🚀In this video, I am using the ChatGLM3 Large Language Model with MinusZone tools to extract more information from my reference image to create my base image. Then, I am using AnimateDiff LCM + SparseCtrl + DepthAnything V2 to create a simple animation, followed by the LivePortrait workflow to add facial animation. 🎁At the end, I added some videos I made with Kling AI. I’ll leave the discussion about that for another day. 👇friendly reminder that newslounge's new edition is coming out tomorrow morning as usual. Sign up to get these updates while they're toasty! -------------------------------------- 👩‍💻 sign-up to our free newsletter: newslounge.co/subscribe -------------------------------------- -Ardy #VisionLLM #kolorz #ComfyUI #AIWorkflows #VFX

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🎧 Boost your video's audio quality with these top audio editing tools! 🎶 Audacity is a free and open-source tool that's perfect for editing and mixing audio tracks. 💥 Adobe Audition, on the other hand, is a professional audio workstation that allows for detailed editing, mixing, and mastering. 🎚️ Enhance your videos' sound quality like a pro! #AudioEditing #Audacity #AdobeAudition #alistphotography

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iFootage, historically known for tripods and monopods, started making lighting products in 2022 and recently released the Anglerfish SL1 200BNA. This 200W bi-color LED light can go from 2700K to 6500K and features a standard Bowens mount. I took this fixture for a spin over several shoots, ranging from a simple interview to a more complicated commercial to a scripted digital series. Keep reading if you want to know more! This is my first time working on a review for an iFootage product, and that’s not because I wasn’t interested – there are just a lot of cinema products out there! Earlier this year, my colleague Jeff took a look at their Beava Roller 35 rolling bag in an extensive review that you can read here. In this review, I tested the Anglerfish SL1 200BNA Bi-Color LED Monolight, the COB 40° Light Projector Attachment, and the Iris Ring accessory. iFootage also makes a fresnel accessory I couldn’t test for this review. From this point forward, I will drop the Anglerfish moniker (especially since this light isn’t waterproof) and call this fixture the SL1 200BNA for short. In this review, I wanted to answer the following question: in a market filled with 200-watt bi-color offerings from competitors like Aputure, NANLITE, Godox, and others, will the SL1 200BNA find a home? Semi-rigid case for the projector accessory. The main lamp head comes in a simple box. Image Credit: Graham E. Sheldon / CineD iFootage Anglerfish SL1 200BNA – first impressions At first glance, it is clear that iFootage isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel here. For example, the fixture has an identical kelvin range as an amaran COB 200x S Bi-Color fixture. The pricing is also quite similar, as is the lamp head’s exterior. The SL1 200BNA comes in a cardboard box with cut foam similar to the amaran 200-watt equivalent. Everything in the core kit (single reflector, power cable, and lamp head) fits snuggly inside. However, if you become a long-term user of this fixture, you may want to consider a different case. The exterior marketing messaging stickers are, to me, a little confusing. On the lamp head are the words “unmatched color spectrum” displayed prominently and in multiple colors. I initially thought this was because the light might be capable of more RGB colors outside the CCT-only realm, but the light is, in fact, bi-color only. I’m not knocking “bi-color only.” I’m just not sure how many filmmakers are using RGB much on shoots these days, that is, outside of music videos or product shoots. Tilting the SL1 200BNA up and down is easy with the yoke at the base, but I wonder how long that same yoke will hold up to constant use, as it does feel a bit plasticky to the touch. The fixture’s weight of just under 1.8kg/4 lbs means you don’t need a full C-stand for rigging. A small lighting stand will work just fine for this setup. Control Controlling the SL1 200BNA is very simple. You use the rear control

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Here is a short cinematic sequence shot with my new sony fx3 cinema camera

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Here are some thoughts after creating this highlight video. Making a video or highlight reel involves so much more than many might realize. Every detail is considered, from selecting the right clips and sequencing to frame rate, music choice, and color grading. It’s not just about piecing together clips and adding a soundtrack—it’s about telling a story. In this playoff highlight reel, my goal was to capture the drama and pivotal moments of the game. The first touchdown set the tone, giving Paul VI Eagles the initial lead. The second touchdown was particularly special, marking the receiver’s first varsity score and showcasing the raw excitement of both him and his teammates, paired perfectly with the chosen music. One of the most satisfying aspects was how the notes of the music synced with the players’ steps, amplifying the impact of each moment and enhancing the story. The final touchdown was a game-changer, with Paul VI conceding their lead late and then responding with an incredible, game-winning play. I decided to film from the home side for that last moment, which paid off as it allowed me to capture the excitement with the crowd in the background. Shooting at 120fps added a cinematic touch, making the moment even more powerful in slow motion. Creating this video reminded me that we’re not just content creators, videographers, or editors—we’re visual storytellers. My time working in sports and at companies like Bellator MMA, ESPN, and NFL Films under the guidance of my mentors and talented camera operators has been invaluable. Their advice and the lessons I’ve learned from them have shaped how I approach filming and storytelling. I’m constantly learning and am very blessed to do this work. I’m also grateful to my mom, who put a camera in my hands at a young age, knowing I was meant for this and believing I had what it took to craft great visuals. Every experience up to this point has led me here, and I’m excited for what the future holds. So next time you watch a highlight reel, take a moment to appreciate the details and the story behind it. It’s all part of the journey we capture and share. #ContentCreation #VisualStorytelling #Storytelling #Filmmaking #SportsMedia #CreativeProcess

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Boy that @Audiobook Narrator, Matt Haynes is one clever fella. Check out this "Character Karaoke", slam-poetry style, courtesy of his amazing brain and our pantheon of character voices. #audiobooks #narrator #narratorlife #audiobook #romanceaudio #romanceaudiobooks

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Behind-the-scenes footage of a camera crew following a car on a Scooty versus the final shot, showcasing the production process versus the end result. Shot for The Nazarbattu Productions . #deepakshharma #cameragear #cameraman #camerasetup #filmproduction #cameralove #filmlighting #youtubeshorts #postoftheday #cinematographer #cinematographylife #cinematography #shortsvideos #trendingnow #trendingreels #trendingvideo

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Emerging writers often struggle with spatial relationships in their screenwriting. We create images of the scene in the reader's mind, whether we like it or not. In doing so, we also establish spatial relationships. This person is here. This person is there. This object is there. If the writer is not controlling this, they may have a different image than the reader. The easiest way to highlight that confusion is an action that defies the spatial relationship the reader has in their mind. "Wait, how did he get there?" "They kiss? Wasn't he behind the door?" "Why doesn't he just pull her up?" All that effort to get the reader to feel the emotion of the moment is wasted because the reader is trying to figure out how the moment happened instead. #screenwriting

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Want to speed up your mixing workflow, especially when dealing with massive projects?🎚🎬💨 If you're tackling large-scale productions like superhero shows or films with countless tracks, there's a technique that can really save you time: VCAs. In my latest video, I break down exactly how I use VCAs to streamline my process, especially when mixing sound effects and backgrounds. And trust me, when you're working with hundreds of tracks, these little tools become your best friend. Not only do VCAs help maintain the balance of pre-existing volume automation, but they also allow you to make quick adjustments across multiple tracks—without touching the individual automation data. Not to mention how helpful a VCA can spill out on an S6 console.🎚🎚🎚 Curious about how I use VCAs to get through content more efficiently?💡🧐 Check out the full video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXhsUysx and learn how you can apply this method to your mixing projects too! #SoundMixing #PostProductionSound #AudioEngineering #MixingTechniques #VCAs #SuperheroFilms #FilmSound #MasteringPostProductionSound

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