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Oct 7, 2025 • 41min

Sora's Copyright U-Turn

Taylor Swift faces backlash over suspected AI promos despite her billion-dollar success. In this episode, Joey and Addy analyze Sora's pivot to an opt-in model for IP after creator outrage, unpack the leaked details of OpenAI and Jony Ive's mysterious AI device, and discuss the existential questions facing content creators in the Sora era. --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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Oct 4, 2025 • 38min

Why Sora 2 Launched a Social Media App

OpenAI's Sora 2 launches as both a powerful video model and controversial social app. In this episode, Joey and Addy dive deep into how Sora 2 handles IP permissions with its opt-out approach, test its uncanny ability to generate likenesses, and examine the innovative Cameos feature that lets users put themselves into AI-generated scenes. They also discuss the implications for filmmakers, debate the quality differences between the free and pro versions, and share their actual test results with screenshots from the app.--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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Sep 30, 2025 • 42min

Tilly Norwood Signing, Runway's Lionsgate Issues, AI VFX Wins

Addy and Joey analyze three stories at the intersection of AI and filmmaking: the potential talent agency signing of AI actress Tilly Norwood, the technical challenges in the Runway-Lionsgate partnership, and how VFX professionals are combining AI with traditional compositing 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 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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Sep 27, 2025 • 43min

Wan 2.5 Brings Talking AI Video

Alibaba unveils Wan 2.5, an AI model competing with Veo 3 that generates video with integrated audio and speech in a single output. In this week's AI Roundup, Joey and Addy analyze the flurry of new AI models and tools transforming media production, including Qwen-Image-Edit-2509, Google's Mixboard, Topaz's new upscaling models, Nano Banana's integration with Photoshop, and more.--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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Sep 23, 2025 • 36min

Michael Keaton's Google AI Film + The Company Producing 5000 AI Podcasts a Week

Addy and Joey explore Google's collaboration with Michael Keaton on 'Sweetwater,' an AI-integrated short film, and examine a company planning to produce 5,000 AI podcasts at just $1 per episode. They also assess Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses and discuss the plateauing intelligence of large language models.--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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Sep 16, 2025 • 45min

Is Seedream the Next Nano Banana? Plus Comfy Cloud and more film tech updates

Seedream 4, Comfy Cloud, new RED cameras, and more filmmaking tech 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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Sep 10, 2025 • 36min

Apple Keynote Recap for Filmmakers (Plus Surprise Blackmagic Camera ProDock)

We dive into all the camera and pro video updates from Apple's iPhone keynote.--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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Sep 5, 2025 • 34min

XGRIDS' $5K Scanner, Krea Realtime Video, Acer's AI Workstation, + More AI News

XGRIDS PortalCam reshapes film production with a $5,000 LIDAR scanner that's changing how filmmakers capture location data. In this tech-packed roundup, Addy and Joey break down Krea's Realtime Video, Apple's surprising AI research moves, and how Wan's new speech-to-video model brings avatars to life. Plus: Adobe Premiere lands on iPhone, Google Flow offers unlimited Veo 3 Fast generations, and why sound remains crucial for selling AI-generated environments. --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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Sep 3, 2025 • 47min

Nano Banana: We Found the Best Tips & Use Cases

Nano Banana (Google's Gemini Flash 2.5) is transforming image generation with capabilities that put it ahead of the competition. In this episode, Joey and Addy explore impressive use cases, best practices, and technical tips for this powerful tool. Plus, we analyze Mickmumpitz's innovative Comfy UI workflow for VFX that seamlessly blends live action with AI generation without green screens. Finally, we examine how AI is reshaping the music industry with synthetic bands, AI K-pop idols, and even record deals for creators with zero musical background.--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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Aug 26, 2025 • 48min

We break down Netflix's AI guidelines + Our Cosm experience

Netflix just released their official generative AI rulebook — Addy and Joey unpack the 5 key principles for media production. We also dive into Cosm’s dome screening of The Matrix (what wowed, what didn’t) and a curious case of AI in Hollywood talent negotiations.--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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