Filmmaking
Sai Paranjpye critiques film censorship in idea exchange interview
Renowned filmmaker Sai Paranjpye shared insights on censorship, realism in cinema, and her career during an Idea Exchange session moderated by The Indian Express. At 89, she donated her archives to Ashoka University and reflected on societal issues like caste and nepotism. Paranjpye emphasized storytelling without preaching, drawing from everyday Indian life.
Google announces Veo 3.1 AI video model upgrade
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Google has unveiled Veo 3.1, an enhanced AI video generation model that improves audio quality, realism, and prompt accuracy. The update expands availability across its ecosystem, including the Gemini app and Flow filmmaking tool, while introducing a cost-saving 'Fast' variant. This release aims to support vertical video formats popular on platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok.
Asus 8K monitor impresses filmmakers as Apple rival
An award-winning filmmaker has praised Asus's new $8000 8K Mini LED monitor, calling it indispensable to his work. The display, positioned as a rival to Apple's Mac Pro screen, emphasizes precision engineering over flashy design. TechRadar reports the monitor has left professionals stunned.