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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Episodes
128 episodes
Val Kilmer's AI Return and What It Means for Film
Val Kilmer is starring in a new film via AI — years after his passing and without ever filming a scene. Addy & Joey dig into what that means for actor estates, film marketing, and storytelling. Plus: an AI company paying improv actors $74/h...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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39:54
We talked to the CEO of ComfyUI
ComfyUI is reshaping how studios create AI-generated content, with 50,000 downloads per day and adoption across Netflix, intelligence agencies, and major VFX houses.In this episode, Yoland Yan, CEO of ComfyUI, shares the origin story of...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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42:17
What Ben Affleck's AI Company InterPositive Actually Does
Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company InterPositive, which builds custom models for film productions. We also cover Corridor Crew's open-source chroma key model that's making VFX keying significantly easier, and LTX's new desktop editor tha...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:14
Google's Nano Banana 2 vs. Nano Banana Pro: Which One Wins?
Google's Nano Banana 2 delivers Pro-level features at half the cost, with web search capabilities that can generate current event imagery in real-time. Addy and Joey test the model across multiple scenarios and discuss Perplexity and Claude's r...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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37:58
Open Source Image Models Flood In, Nuke Goes All-In on AI, Google's Lyria 3 Music Surprise
Addy and Joey break down the latest batch of open-source AI image models: FireRed's specialized editing capabilities, Recraft V4's enterprise-grade output with SVG support, and ByteDance's newest open-source offering. They also cover Foundry's ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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32:05
SwitchX, Seedance 2.0, and Hollywood's IP Nightmare
Beeble's SwitchX transforms video backgrounds and relighting without destroying faces—potentially the most practical AI filmmaking tool yet. Joey and Addy test it live, debate LED volumes versus AI workflows, and break down Seedance 2.0's offic...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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38:58
Google Genie, OpenClaw & Kling 3.0
Google's Genie world generation model is now public, OpenClaw AI agents are running wild across the internet, and Kling 3.0 just merged the best features from multiple video models. Addy and Joey take a closer look.--The views and o...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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35:49
Reference Images vs LoRAs: Which Actually Works?
Addy and Joey put two AI workflows head-to-head: training a LoRA with Z-Image versus using reference images with Nano Banana Pro to replicate film cinematography. In this episode, we test whether LoRAs are still necessary for capturing specific...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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38:40
Claude Cowork, PixVerse Real-Time, Apple's Creator Bundle
Claude Cowork brings AI desktop control to non-coders, while real-time AI video generation advances toward potential gaming applications. This week on Denoised, Addy and Joey break down the latest AI creative tools reshaping media workflows — f...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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33:08
CES 2026: Fuji's Fake 8mm Camera, LEGO Smart Bricks, Atlas Robot, and More
CES 2026 brought notable innovations for filmmakers and media professionals. In this episode, we break down the most interesting tech: Fujifilm's new instax mini Evo Cinema Camera with vintage film emulation, LEGO's impressive computer-integrat...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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33:33
2026 Predictions: What's Coming for AI Filmmaking
Addy and Joey dive into their tech predictions for 2026, categorizing forecasts from "super confident" to "long shots." They explore the future of AI tools like Comfy UI, real-time video generation, and VFX-focused models. Will we see feature-l...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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38:34
Welcome to the Denoisies: Our 2025 AI Awards Show
In this episode, Addy and Joey present the first-ever Denoisies AI awards, highlighting 2025's most significant AI developments. They debate standout models like Z-Image vs. Nano Banana Pro, analyze industry partnerships including Disney-OpenAI...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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38:12
AI Roundup: Qwen Layers + Kling Animator + Wan 2.6 (Nobody's on Holiday)
New AI model releases won't stop for the holidays! This week, Addy and Joey dive into Wan 2.6, ChatGPT Image 1.5, Seedance 1.5 Pro, and other video generation updates.--The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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22:38
How To: Hybrid AI & Live Action Filmmaking Tutorial (Nano Banana Pro, Kling, Wan, Resolve)
Go behind the scenes as Addy reveals his complete workflow for creating a hybrid live-action/AI short film featuring a job-seeking lizard creature. Learn practical techniques for multi-camera consistency, environment generation, and post-produc...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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16:24
McDonald's AI Christmas Ad Pulled After Massive Backlash
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allowing Sora to use Disney characters in videos. Plus, we dissect the McDonald's Netherlands AI ad controversy, analyze OpenAI's new image models codenamed Chestnut and Hazelnut, and explore sync's react-1 tool fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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29:43
Kling O1, Seedream 4.5, Z-image: AI's Biggest Week
Addy and Joey analyze Kling O1's superior video modification capabilities versus Runway Aleph, Z-Image's emergence as an open-source alternative to proprietary image models, and Seedream 4.5's unique batch generation feature. Plus, they compare...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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37:09
Animating Characters with Wan 2.2 AND Wan 2.5
Addy and Joey dive into AI animation workflows using ComfyUI, demonstrating how to transform static images into dynamic characters using Wan 2.5 and Wan 2.2 Animate. --The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are ...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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33:22
Nano Banana Pro, Meta's New SAM 3D, and World Labs!
Joey and Addy dive into Google's Nano Banana Pro, testing its enhanced 4K resolution outputs, text accuracy, and superior relighting capabilities compared to other models. They also explore Meta's SAM 3D for instant 3D model creation and World ...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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27:45
Comfy Cloud, AI Camera Control, Nano Banana 2 and more AI updates
This week, Addy and Joey dive into the Nano Banana 2 leaks and their potential implications for media authenticity. Then we explore Comfy Cloud's powerful browser-based workflow ($20/month for 8 GPU hours daily), Veo 3.1's new camera controls, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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40:22
Coca-Cola's AI Holiday Ad Used 70,000 Video Clips
Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ad has sparked both praise and controversy. In this episode, Joey and Addy break down the technology behind the commercial, analyzing how Secret Level combined tools like Veo 3, Comfy, and Sora to achieve CG...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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24:54
Adobe MAX 2025: 15 AI Updates That Actually Matter for Filmmakers
Adobe Max 2025 just revealed a treasure trove of AI-powered updates. Addy and Joey break down the most significant announcements including Firefly 5's improved human generation, automatic layer segmentation in Photoshop, integrated Topaz upscal...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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43:56
How Wonder Studio Turns Filmmakers Into Tech Founders
Xavier Collins, CEO of Wonder Studios, discusses their $12M seed round and acquisition of Playbook with co-founder JD LeRoy. They explain their community-led approach to AI filmmaking and how they're enabling creators to bring projects to life ...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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49:22
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Adobe Acquires Invoke.ai + Launches Custom Model Service
Adobe makes major AI moves with their new Foundry service and Invoke.ai acquisition. Addy and Joey break down how Amazon's 'House of David' series used AI for 253 shots, saving months of production time and potentially changing how TV is made. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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43:51
Why Veo 3.1's New Insert Feature Changes Everything
Addy and Joey dissect major updates to Google's Veo 3.1, including ingredients to video, video markup tools, and improved frame extension. They also examine Runway's new specialized apps for VFX, Netflix Eyeline's research on video reasoning, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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22:48
The Topaz AI Workflow That Turns 8-bit AI Into 16-bit Cinema Quality
Joey takes you inside Infinity Fest’s panel on Gaussian Splats and AI in virtual production. Learn how this technology enables lighter, faster 3D environments and how ETC upscales AI outputs to 16-bit EXR files. Plus, Addy and Joey compare AI t...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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36:53
