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 industry news.
Each episode delivers a fast-paced, no-BS breakdown of the biggest developments, featuring insightful analysis, under-the-radar insights, and practical takeaways for filmmakers, content creators, and M&E professionals. Whether you’re pushing pixels in post, managing a production pipeline, or just trying to keep up with the future of storytelling, Denoised keeps you ahead of the curve.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
Listen in, stay informed, and cut through the noise.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
ChatGPT's Crazy Image Upgrade (Plus Reve & Ideogram 3.0), Hollywood's Global Shift, and Roblox Goes Generative
We analyze the image generation capabilities of ChatGPT 4o, Reve, and Ideogram 3.0, examining their improved text handling and what it means for creators. Then, we dive into the Studio Ghibli AI cont…
Robot Cinematographers: Is This The Future of Filmmaking?
Will robots replace camera operators? WPP and Boston Dynamics' humanoid robots are now wielding cinema cameras on set, raising questions about the future of production crews. We analyze the practical…
Stability AI Gets Another Oscar Winner on the Team, Sony's New Camera Tracker, Panavision Layoffs
Stability AI brings VFX legend Rob Legato on board as Chief Pipeline Officer while launching a new virtual camera tool, Sony enters the camera tracking market with OCELLUS, and we analyze the downsi…
NVIDIA's GTC Keynote Breakdown in 30 Minutes
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…
DeepMind IRL, Vibe Filmmaking, and Miami's O Cinema Censorship Battle
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 …
How Feastables Funds MrBeast's Million-Dollar Videos
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 Em…
Will $10 million movie budgets be the new normal? Plus Manus AI & Mac Studio Ultra Upgrades
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 budge…
California Falls to #6: What's Driving Film Production Elsewhere?
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 …
From VFX to Speech: Pika, Flora, Scribe, Wan2.1 and More AI Updates for Filmmakers
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 exp…
Why Grok 3 should be on your radar. Plus RED's New Z-Mount & Oscar VFX Predictions
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 integrati…
Industry Shockwaves: Technicolor's Fall & The Battle for Tax Incentives
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…
HPA Tech Retreat: AI Editing & Next-Gen Production Tools
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. J…
From Europe to Hollywood: Inside VFX Production with TRIXTER's Christina Caspers
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, technolo…
AI Filmmaking Hackathon, Reuters' AI Copyright Victory & Stability AI’s Hollywood Move
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 innovat…
The Best (and Worst) AI Commercials at the Super Bowl. Plus, Will the Oscars Require AI Disclosure?
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 i…
The Tech Behind Cosm, ChatGPT Deep Research, and VideoJAM
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 …
What could DeepSeek mean for the film industry? Plus, Blackmagic's $7K URSA Cine 12K Camera
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-cos…
The Brutalist AI Controversy Explained
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 wild…
The Future of Virtual Production: Insights from Vū's CEO Tim Moore
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 i…
Inside The Garage: High-Speed Cinematography Meets Virtual Production
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 comm…