veo
How to Access Veo 3.1 — and Whether It's Worth the Price
Veo 3.1 has multiple access routes at wildly different price points — from free to $249.99/month. Here's every path, what it actually costs, and which one makes sense for your workflow.
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sony
Sony Is Reportedly Trying to Buy Tamron — and Cameras May Not Be the Real Reason
Sony has reportedly proposed buying Tamron outright for $1.2 billion. The camera lens story is the obvious read, but the more interesting motive may be automotive and industrial imaging.
Google Flow Music Launches Lyria 3.5 With Full-Length Songs and Music Videos
Google DeepMind launched Lyria 3.5 in Flow Music, bringing more expressive vocals, richer arrangements, and direct Veo integration for AI-directed music videos.
Gimbal
Why Does Everyone Say "Gimbal" When They Mean Steadicam? Here's the Actual Difference.
Everyone calls it a "gimbal," but a Steadicam works on a completely different principle. Here's the real difference, and which one you actually need.
AI Filmmaking
How Much Does It Cost to Make an AI Film in 2026? A Real Breakdown
What does it actually cost to make an AI film in 2026? A real, line-item breakdown of video generation, voice, music, and editing costs across three budget tiers.
fish audio
Five Seconds of Audio Is All Fish Audio Needs to Clone Your Voice
Fish Audio's S2.1 Pro can clone a voice from just 5 seconds of audio. Here's what the model does, who's already using it, and how it stacks up on cost.
DIT
What is a DIT and Do You Need One on Your Shoot?
A DIT manages data backup, on-set color, and proxy delivery on a production. Here's what the role covers and whether you need one on your shoot.
mac studio
Do You Actually Need a Mac Studio to Edit Video, or Will a MacBook Pro Do?
Mac Studio or MacBook Pro for video editing? Here's how to decide based on your actual workflow, not just the spec sheet, using Apple's current 2026 lineup.
mr. beast
Want to Work With MrBeast? No Resume Required, But There's a Catch
MrBeast's Beast Industries is hiring a YouTube Creative Strategist with an application that skips the resume and cover letter entirely — in favor of a video.
GoPro
GoPro Stock Falls Below $1, Triggering NASDAQ Compliance Warning
GoPro's stock has traded under $1.00 for 30 straight days, triggering a NASDAQ compliance warning, the latest setback in a rough stretch for the action-camera maker.
ai avatars
AI Avatars Keep Falling Apart on Camera — Mirage Avatar X Claims It Fixed That
Captions launched Mirage Avatar X, an AI avatar model that claims to fix the consistency and expression problems that have plagued digital twins since the category started.
Apple
Should Filmmakers Lease Their Next Mac? Apple's New Upgrade Program, Explained
Apple's new Klarna-backed leasing program covers Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Here's what it actually costs, and what to watch for if you're leasing gear you shoot or edit on.