In the Atomos booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Shaki Prasanna, Creative Collaboration Director, explained how their Ninja Phone product transforms an iPhone into a high-quality monitor and recorder with the features of the traditional Ninja devices. The device enhances functionality by providing input/output connections for ProRes or H.265 recording directly onto the iPhone. While not intended to replace professional recording devices, Ninja Phone offers convenience for shooting, editing, and publishing content to social media. Shaki highlighted its versatility with accessories, various recording formats, and advanced features while maintaining user-friendliness.

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00:02 Introduction at NAB 2024.

00:54 Ninja Phone Features and Functionality

02:27 Connectivity and Power Options.

03:53 Recording Options and Post-Production Benefits.

04:24 Ease of Use for iPhone Users.

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby take on a variety of topics, including OpenAI releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac, potential successors to Tim Cook at Apple and Apple securing the supply of TSMC's two nanometer chips. On a broader topic basis, the panel looks at the U.S. House passing the Ticket Act, and the new SEC requirement for institutions to disclose security incidents within 30 days. Finally those lucky few panelists discussed their experiences with the new iPads, focusing on features like the OLED screen, Apple Pencil functionality, and performance.

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00:59 OpenAI ChatGPT App for Mac

02:43 Accessing ChatGPT App

07:14 Apple Secures Two Nanometer Chips

12:01 Speculations on Apple's Chip Production

12:28 Privacy Concerns in Apple's Chip Deal

21:09 U.S. House Passes Ticket Act

24:53 SEC Requirement on Security Incidents

33:23 Initial Reactions to New iPads

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ChatGPT is getting a Mac app

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/13/24155573/chatgpt-app-desktop-mac

Apple Sent COO Jeff Williams to Taiwan to Secure a Supply of TSMC’s 2nm Chips

https://www.mactrast.com/2024/05/apple-sent-coo-jeff-williams-to-taiwan-to-secure-a-supply-of-tsmcs-2nm-chips/

If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple's chip production line remotely

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/21/if-china-invades-taiwan-tsmc-can-wreck-apples-chip-production-line-remotely

US House passes TICKET Act to force eventpricing transparency

https://www.engadget.com/us-house-passes-ticket-act-to-force-event-pricing-transparency-202852148.html

Financial institutions have 30 days to disclose breaches under new rules

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/new-sec-requirements-give-institutions-30-days-to-disclose-security-incidents/

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The big announcement in the MacVoices Update for May, 2024 is the opening of the new MacVoices Discord. Chuck covers the what’s, why’s, and how’s of the Discord and how to access it. He also asks for your help in spreading the MacVoices word, talks about the ongoing release of NAB interviews, and invites you to use the code “macvoices” for a $30 discount on attending this year’s Macstock Conference and Expo. The session wraps up with the monthly Support Report and appreciation for our Patrons.

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An Apple Pencil shadow? We look at why it makes sense. Then, Scarlett Johansson's legal battle with OpenAI over the use of her voice in an AI assistant is explored by the MacVoices Live! panel. The discussion examines OpenAI's alleged voice imitation attempts after Johansson refused to license her voice. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby debate the ethical and legal implications of using someone's voice without consent, discussing privacy concerns and potential misuse of voice replication technology. The conversation also touches on the broader impact of advanced voice manipulation tech on society and intellectual property rights.

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06:33 Exploring User Interface Metaphors

14:42 Fun and Pranks with Voice Replication

21:29 Legal and Ethical Implications of Voice Replication

27:37 Complexities of Voice Imitation and Protection

29:40 The Role of the Legal System

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Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/20/apple-pencil-pro-casts-a-fake-shadow-based-on-which-tool-youre-using

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission for its 'Sky' voice assistant

https://www.engadget.com/scarlett-johansson-says-openai-used-her-likeness-without-permission-for-its-sky-voice-assistant-233451958.html

Scarlett Johansson calls out Open AI's Sam Altman. But the fight is bigger than her.

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/scarlett-johansson-voice-sam-altman-rcna153291

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At NAB in Las Vegas, we connected with Doc Rock, Community Manager for Ecamm Network and Eden Liu, Customer Service Manager and EP of Camo Livestreams, for Reincubate/Camo, in a conversation focused on the importance of diverse representation in the tech industry. They shared insights on breaking stereotypes and encouraging more women, especially minorities, to pursue careers in tech and content creation, and highlighted the significance of authenticity in presenting on camera and the value of personal voice.

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01:25 Learning and Networking at NAB.

02:30 Promoting Diversity in the Industry.

06:20 Embracing Unique Perspectives.

06:26 Contact Information Sharing.

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At NAB in Las Vegas, Liza Kraff, Head of Customer Success for Scenery, walks us through their all-in-one solution for collaborative video editing. Scenery addresses industry pain points by providing intuitive features for seamless asset management, editing, and review processes. Liza showcases AI-driven quick cuts and platform-specific customization during the demo, highlighting real-time editing and collaboration capabilities without the need for rendering. The tool's AI focuses on specific topics and excludes irrelevant content, allowing users to edit the generated content for flexibility.

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02:52 Demo of Scenery Editor

05:48 Fine-tuning the Cuts

07:23 Pricing and Subscription Model

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius try to make sense of the furor over Apple’s “Crush” ad…and fail. Apple reportedly stopped $7 billion worh of fraudulent transactions over a four year period, not to mention deleting a staggering number of bad actor accounts. The panel discusses the sheer volume of reviews this required and how to relates to complaints about questionable standards.

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A crushing backlash to Apple’s new iPad ad

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/a-crushing-backlash-to-apples-new-ipad-ad/

TV advert 30sec - LG KC910 Renoir

https://youtu.be/NcUAQ2i5Tfo?si=P-dYc06Nl6qRE3a3

As the EU prepares for third-party iOS app stores, Apple reveals just how many scams its App Store security measures protect people from

https://www.imore.com/apple/as-eu-prepares-for-third-party-ios-app-stores-apple-reveals-just-how-many-scams-its-app-store-security-measures-protect-people-from

App Store stopped over $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in four years

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/app-store-stopped-over-7-billion-usd-in-potentially-fraudulent-transactions/

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At NAB in Las Vegas, we caught up with Software Engineer Taylor Pearce for Skyglass, who discussed virtual production app for iOS that offers 100 virtual environments through Unreal Engine, allowing users to easily create a range of videos. While using a green or blue screen is recommended, Skyglass includes an effective background remover, and the AI relighting feature dynamically adjusts lighting in videos to match virtual sets, ensuring actors blend seamlessly into scenes for a professional finish.

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01:02 Exploring Virtual Production.

02:03 Output and Background Options.

02:52 Subscription Plans and Pricing.

03:59 Enhancing Videos with AI Relighting.

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At NAB in Las Vegas, Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, showcases their latest products including the upgraded BlinkMe U2 series for mobile content creation and the versatile Blink 500 Pro X B2R with lavaliers and onboard recording. Saramonic's products cater to creators of all levels with user-friendly features and innovative technology.

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00:39 Introducing BlinkMe U2

03:30 Introducing Blink 500 Pro X B2R

04:44 Unique Features of Blink 500 Pro X B2R

06:03 Introducing Blink 500 B2 Plus

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From NAB in Las Vegas, we get an update on the latest tools focused on a video production workflow from Other World Computing Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor. Larry highlights the Electron's 4 TB capacity, the speed of Thunderblade X8, and the versatility of the CFexpress A memory cards, emphasizing customer feedback in product development. The Envoy series' durability and compact design and the Thunderblade's high performance for editing and data backup tasks is emphasized, benefiting professionals with reliability and speed.

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00:44 New Product Showcase

01:50 Envoy Series Launch

2:47 Affordable Storage Solutions

04:11 Thunderblade Performance

05:06 Time-Saving Efficiency

06:26 Fastest Type A Cards

07:17 Supporting Creativity

07:44 Learn More at OWC.com

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