Emanuel

The one we know is the other one, but OK thanks for your heads-up! : ) We have another case very likely then... This is a plague. I have nothing against technology but those people who tend to take advantage from illegitimate access? We're obviously talking about something else in fact... On that case, we're studying right now a legal action based on copyright claim. Now you've brought another case. I've just notified the author on your finding.

Got it! : ) No, not this one... Title means nothing ; ) It is much beyond a single title but not about this one in particular. Take a look again on the plot... And information disclosed. Yes, there are countless ways to take something from someone, tweak it just enough (disgusting attitude to take advantage without giving proper credit, especially when it’s so obvious where it came from), and voilà, pass it off as new. Revolting to say the least... To people handling this in a daily life, AI looks like a children's play. I know it's not. But there are many more evil ar$eholes other than a damned LLM... : P A different title and outfit won’t cover up what it really is. But not the case you've pointed out. It wouldn't be wise to elaborate further, here and now. The original author knows my legal advice for the subject matter. I believe that speaks volumes, considering what's already out there ;- )

Others who were familiar with his script brought this to him (and there are additional details I’ll omit mentioning here) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Santa_(2024_film)

@eatstoomuchjam I was only half joking with that last line, I was trying to come up with an example that fits the topic ; ) On the leftover and also to @KnightsFan now... That case unfortunately goes far beyond a mere synopsis... As with everything in life, there’s a deeper reality beneath the surface. The real problem comes when we tend to oversimplify things, stripping it of its intrinsic complexity. There's always a hidden part somewhere. And details obviously count even when they don't make all the difference. Once again, we face the B&W dilemma. The palette holds countless shades... It’s one thing to replicate 'external' models... it’s something else entirely to build in layers upon the rough sketches of one’s own process. And between the two lies an infinite universe of possibilities in how it can be used. So... Yes. The pairing of my copyright, legal, and film background and roots—strictly fueled by creative commitment—keeps me tethered. A good producer pays just as much attention to copyright stuff as to the creative side of things. I would never simply drift away.

Of course but don't forget the prior discussion brought to the previous page about the whole case of the history of this medium, no less... And yes, AI is clearly a space where copyright violations make it even harder to protect original work. My point is, this problem didn’t start with AI... not even close. Here's a blatant example: the original work (years in the making!) of a close associate and business partner of mine has been stolen by... Hollywood! : X Go figure... And it has nothing to do with AI. Does that strike a chord? ; ) Now imagine how real thieves are using this technology today. This isn’t a simple problem... it goes far beyond AI. At its core, it’s about a lack of ethics, shady alliances, and the pursuit of profit with no respect for others’ work. Let’s be clear: this didn’t start with AI. In the worst-case scenario, the introduction of this new technology can only make things worse. In my country, people are used to saying something like this, although pessimists are also often seen as realists: «An optimist sees opportunity in every challenge; a pessimist sees a problem in every chance.» Unfortunately, I guess we could replace it here (not only for the things discussed in this thread but also for others) with: Where goodwill finds a chance, the thief finds a catch.™ (not stolen anywhere... : D this line is copyrighted right now LOL ;- )

We’re clearly not talking about the same thing. There’s obviously no need to use AI to violate copyright, that’s not its only purpose! That’s exactly the point I was making. Stolen scripts? I’ve seen that happening since the ’90s (when I started to work in this business, for Elias Querejeta as professional script reader FYI), a long time before AI ever came into the picture. Has this technology made things worse? I wouldn’t be surprised. I fully share that concern, in any case. Honestly, there’s nothing new here. And yup, it’s a high price to pay for adopting this kind of technology indeed. If we’re using our own stuff, then nothing is being stolen. The meaning up there (@my posts) is very clear: AI is just a tool. The use of it is something else, though so yeah, what you’re saying fits too. But that’s not really the point I am making. It’s the usual tone in these kinds of discussions: always about taking sides. WOW We have to pick a side or risk being seen as a minor part of the picture. And if we don’t explicitly state our stance, we risk no longer being seen as part of our own group : P or being taken as pure thieves!! Phew... If people prefer to see things in B&W, they shouldn’t blame the world we live all in, later on. I’m done with binary thinking, always have been BTW. And I’m not here pretending my dick’s bigger than anyone’s. Everything you wrote, I stand. I don't retract a single word of mine up there either... What about that? ;- )

Not exactly, although low budgets can now achieve more than ever before : ) We can move faster, take on more projects simultaneously, and access work that was previously beyond our financial reach. For creators who used to get stuck a few steps in, things that once seemed impossible are now within reach. I’ve seen many talented people leave the craft or reduce it to a side project but now, the path forward feels more open.

PS — Just to answer someone else out there to whom I’ve sent this link: Nothing against it looking like video, if so. Video is cinema : P If this means looking like it was made for the big screen in terms of narrative — well, docs are usually made in a different form. But docs are also cinema ; ) That narrative form, usually made for the big screen, can also be reached through distinct ingredients such as cadence, dynamic range, lighting, framing and their respective language each element carries. Not to mention editing, pacing, sound design, and how it all aligns with intention. That is, further to that — narrative intent doesn’t depend solely on medium or format. Whether fiction or documentary, cinema arises from how all elements are orchestrated: rhythm, texture, spatial composition, sonic atmosphere. The so-called 'cinematic look' is less about resolution or gear and more about coherence — how lighting interacts with story, how movement informs meaning, how editing shapes perception. A documentary can be just as evocative, immersive, and crafted for the big screen as any scripted film — sometimes more so, precisely because it plays with reality through an authored lens. Think of the slow-burn, meditative tempo of Chantal Akerman’s News from Home, or the hyper-composed observational poetics of Gianfranco Rosi’s Notturno and Fire at Sea — all undeniably cinematic. Or the emotional montage and reflexive voiceover of Agnès Varda in Les glaneurs et la glaneuse, merging essay film and personal documentary with formal invention. Even in cinéma vérité — like Frederick Wiseman’s institutional portraits — the framing, duration, and soundscape create a cinematic rhythm far beyond "capturing reality." Lars von Trier’s The Idiots (Idioterne) and one of my favourite ever (as you well know ; ) offers another perspective on cinematic form, blending the boundaries between staged drama and spontaneous behavior. Shot with a raw immediacy and handheld style that can resemble documentary, it challenges traditional narrative structures and pushes cinema toward an exploration of social taboos and collective behavior. The film’s use of naturalistic lighting and unpolished texture contributes to its unsettling, immersive atmosphere, underscoring how cinematic expression can emerge from both form and content in provocative ways. Closer to us ; ) Portuguese cinema brings its own deep contributions to this idea of documentary as cinema. Pedro Costa’s Vitalina Varela or No Quarto de Vanda / In Vanda’s Room unfold in shadow and stillness, shaped more by presence than plot — fiction and documentary blending until the line dissolves. And Manoel de Oliveira — whose films stand almost outside time — gave us a cinema where documentary, poetry, theatre and metaphysics cohabit the frame, inviting reflection instead of reaction. Also worth noting in the video I’m commenting on here (shot on the Panasonic G7 with cheap C mount glass such as Kern Pizar 26mm f/1.9 and Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.9 lenses) is the distinctive grain structure — a tactile, organic texture that enhances its cinematic feel. This film grain, far from being a flaw, enriches the image’s atmosphere and adds depth to the visual narrative, demonstrating how video can carry a rich, sensory cinematic language all its own. All this just to say: the tools of cinema aren’t bound to fiction, nor to any one format. If it resonates, constructs space, breathes rhythm, and asks something of the viewer — it’s cinema, regardless of whether it was shot on film, video, or through a window.

That's what I always say to my people… This camera is a gem. Lets you use unique glass that’s nearly impossible to mount on anything else unless another MFT format device but what cam? ; ) This is what cinema is made of — and still made with ;- )

Love this camera! : ) Right now, I have a crew to start working with my arsenal based on 4x units... What C mount lenses used there?

We live all in a weird world today but blame Marvel! LOL ; ) EAG :- )

We have today a new sub-forum expressly open by our webmaster in order to include this niche as many others of similar kind. Have you already noticed it? https://www.eoshd.com/comments/forum/38-gimbal-dji-drone-action-cameras/ I believe once up now by Andrew, it would be nice to have a few selection of these threads moved to there instead? If not for anything else, it might help to establish a new trend and become people here used to visit the sub-forum too, increase the visibility and diversify the offer for valuable information on topic.

We’ve been using AI intensively lately in all aspects of business and this industry too, and I’m still amazed at how much it contributes to putting food on the table for all of us. This isn’t about violating copyright, but rather about using AI with goodwill — it serves people and helps generate income for our families and coworkers. A dream made real. Fits creation. It doesn’t serve (at least to me) to replace anyone or anything (far from it!). I don’t need to see much to get that. On the contrary, we now have an army at our service ; ) When in good hands, there’s really not much doubt about this new kid on the block. I guess no producer is refusing these precious hands and brains. I confess, I love tools! And no less, what people can do with them! ;- ) - EAG

No, not were, oh gosh, they still are: https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks Here's one (perfectly random), just added 10 days or a week ago: Use a VPN or proxy tool as add-on to your browser... Looks like they serve not only to China! As easy as the need for a cup of water! : ) Andrew is right, they look like to play pranks on us but there should be some sorta legal background to their idea of blocking it in certain regions such as EU, I'm afraid. We may become a Soviet Union, full of regulations like Pink Floyd's two lost souls in a fishbowl or such as the 1:30 rule for leverage on financial markets to only mention in specific a single example versus the world outside 'the West'... : X Go figure, U.S. is not better now with China playing the part of the free market's best friends... We live all in a comedy, no many doubts out here. For some reason Brexit happened... ; ) Later on, don't blame the messenger! ;- ) I wonder if Putin would ever have invaded Ukraine in the way he did three years ago... We should never show our weaknesses. Not underrate who don't like or compete with us. Rule number one and rule number two :- ) - EAG

I already do it daily, just not here... ; ) Well, I think it's natural Andrew has a scope for his forum on his favourite tools. Nothing against, I actually share his love as I'm sure everyone here do. The fact we have now a sub-forum especially dedicated to these other tools only bring those people there really interested to look for information on them, so I believe such approach ends helpful. So far, a new thread I started here 24 hours ago has only about 1/6 of the views compared to one in the main section. It really narrows down the audience to those specifically interested in these tools, which is kind of a bonus. Yet regarding your comment about energy drinks, I suggest it’s better to finish with water instead ;- )

This is coming from another thread: «You can (...) adjust the depth and spatial feel to match your subject, scene, or even your own natural IPD. Reflect how you see the world or push it into a more artistic or exaggerated direction. The Flex mod unlocks new creative freedom without the cost or complexity of professional cinema rigs.» «But that’s not all. The Q3U VR180 Flex allows you to adjust the IPD mid-shot, introducing a new visual language in immersive filmmaking. Just like pulling focus or zoom in traditional cinematography, pulling IPD can now be used as a powerful creative tool.» Here is: https://deovr.com/blog/211-introducing-the-q3u-vr180-flex

I believe this is a balanced approach, it clarifies the main topics for discussion and directs attention where it’s most needed. Here’s a somewhat random mix of a few threads on topic beyond the typical action camera I think it could be moved to this new sub-forum: https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/35063-aerial-phototography-rules-for-the-use-of-light-devices/ https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/39684-dji-mavic-mini-just-landed/ https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/89481-dji-mini-4-pro-obstacle-avoidance/ https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/40988-180-vr-immersive-film-making/ https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/75642-dji-pocket-3/#comment-578334 https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84829-osmo-pocket-3-2-questions-about-filters https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84770-osmo-pocket-3-gimbal-problem-help https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/84566-dji-osmo-pocket-3-or-dji-action-4-for-me https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/87555-osmo-pocket-3-o-sony-rx-100-v https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/69798-the-best-smalllight-gimbal https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/90169-nimble-gimbal-suggestions https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/90138-smartphone-camera-module-with-a-100mp-43-sensor https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/88537-4k-120fps-is-now-on-iphone/ https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/89860-vivo-x200-pro/ There are many others like this specific one where new add-on has popped up here — not yet posted, I guess: https://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/88502-qoocam-3-ultra-360º-camera-with-8k-10bit-color-and-4k120fps/ ...but now, here is: https://www.facebook.com/silverqsy/posts/pfbid0hgWfVGeiLXuEpbRNChU8xGWuAjndXdh9s62rCwGA3afj5WiMMnEGiRsUDkvKshR7l

There's also something else to add as point I guess, the fact they tend to each year launch a new version à la GoPro business model and they're not always a jump as far as specs/performance concerns. Despite the fact sometimes they bring some valuable tool as said above — it's the case of X5 this year, as for instance. Osmo Pocket 3 is yet another (revolutionary) case study... (I seriously don’t get how every member here keeps forgetting to carry a unit — especially considering it should be second nature to pocket it as soon as we stand up!) and IMHO is not even an action camera... (well, DJI has named another series on purpose, so I guess I am not so distant from reality). Without mention, it's all about the content produced, no less : ) 360º or even 180º VR cameras can often be used as action cams, but that’s not their primary purpose I tend to see. Stereo 3D is there to remind us (they’re not listed up there, so I guess they don’t really fit in this category ; ) Still, it makes sense to include the 360º devices here, as they now fall within the scope of the discussion. A single thread is useful to not spread too much in many directions when the debate on these small devices can be focused and enriched here. Even though drones are somewhat related for their most frequent users, they’re still a separate focus of attention as matter of fact. They could be excluded from this discussion due to factors like legal implications, only to provide an example of something not necessarily related to this subject. Plus IIRC there’s already sufficient information on them here too. If the idea is to place it as action cam style filmmaking/shooting, I think it makes all the sense to gather all together in the same place. Let alone it’s the webmaster’s call in the end so everything’s in order, we have a unique spot/thread to safely post it now :- ) - EAG

WTH of a combo! 56 grams + 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor delivering 4K video at up to 120 frames per second... https://dlmag.com/dji-osmo-nano-leak-reveals-ultra-compact-action-camera-set-to-revive-modular-design/

I will probably add this one to come now when I have a 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 [tiptop AF & breathing as well 6-stops @16mm & 4.5-stops @300mm stabilization performance*] for day light, paid last Thursday and scheduled to just arrive by this June 2... *These tests serve as example why new releases can bring a whole difference working out as useful add-on to your arsenal... A bit more of love spread wherever fits wouldn't hurt ; ) No use of primes match the resource of zoom lenses and how handy they are. Fast glass is not everything in life, even though their blesses I also stand as irresistible indeed. Go figure to couple a lightweight zoom range like this one is.

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Why fake? I don't get... Sounds legit question. FX30 all way round exactly for the reasons pointed out above. Used less than 24 hours ago. Practically in a daily basis BTW. The options for lenses are a must. Handling new & affordable anamorphic AF glass these days. Combo works like a charm! :- ) Sirui 20mm T/1.8 shot on FX30 (from native 4K50p 10-bit 4:2:2 SOOC with AI removal*) May 25, 2025

With love for Kieślowski's legacy, it can only end as a good sign from... there's still hope, after all ; ) And here's an interesting link to an entry by Andrew: https://www.eoshd.com/news/dont-panic-about-ai-its-just-a-tool/

Indeed. I agree with you. Exactly my point about AI : ) It can be beneficial when helps. When replaces, however... For art? No way. This doesn't mean something hybrid but it is up to the driver to choose when yes and when not. And assume the consequences of the choices made. Revolutionary but always for good and bad as all revolutions are or become. - EAG

I still hold three units of them! And 4x Canon M... 4x G7... 2x GF5... 1x 5DMII -- not mirrorless but anyway, today, it is my precious one for absolute personal reasons, hence the exception here! (actually, it was my last reflex before to have changed to mirrorless) 1x GX85... 1x FZ1000... A couple of NX500. Other than a few Blackmagic if those aka cinema cameras count here, FX30 is my daily one nowadays : ) All of them have a particular story of and by their own! Loved the way you've addressed about, as our pets! LOL : ) you've exactly nailed it, I guess why we are all here! :- )