Our Top Video News: April 2024
This month, the video production landscape has seen some exhilarating innovations, particularly at NAB 2024, where among many exciting updates, Adobe's latest generative AI announcements were a standout. Alongside these groundbreaking advancements, the tech world is buzzing with debates around the metaverse, underscored by the slow uptake of Apple's Vision Pro. Join us as we delve into these topics, exploring what they mean for the future of video production and how they could impact your storytelling strategies.
1. Adobe Will Integrate Generative AI into Premiere Pro
Adobe has just announced a game-changing update for Premiere Pro users—new generative AI tools are on their way to revolutionize video editing workflows. This integration is part of Adobe's continued effort to enhance creative processes, previously seen in Photoshop's generative features. Premiere Pro is set to receive capabilities such as object addition and removal in scenes, extending clips, and an AI-powered audio workflow that simplifies editing tasks. These tools are designed to streamline editing, boost creativity, and provide editors with innovative ways to handle video content. As these AI features prepare to make their debut, Adobe promises to maintain a cutting-edge experience for professionals, potentially changing how we think about and execute video editing.
Source: Adobe
2. NAB 2024 Conference Recap: Key Highlights
The NAB 2024 conference in Las Vegas was a bustling showcase of the latest in film and video technology, drawing over 60,000 attendees. Highlights included Blackmagic's unveiling of the URSA Cine 12K and PYXIS 6K cameras, significant advances in lighting technology from brands like LitePanels and Aputure, and Adobe's discussion on integrating AI into Premiere Pro. Other notable mentions were the impressive new lens offerings from Canon and Zeiss, advanced audio solutions from RØDE, and cutting-edge monitors suited for virtual production environments. Storage solutions also saw updates with Frame.io introducing new capabilities for enhanced collaboration. Overall, the event spotlighted the industry's continual innovation and the increasing role of AI in creative workflows
Source: nofilmschool, NAB
3. Apple Vision Pro Faces Sales Slump
Is the Metaverse Not Ready for Prime Time? Apple's foray into the mixed reality market with the Vision Pro appears to be hitting a stumbling block, with sales significantly underperforming expectations. Despite an ambitious launch and substantial marketing efforts, Apple is reportedly slashing production rates due to dwindling interest. Initial projections anticipated up to 800,000 units sold in 2024, but revised estimates have sharply reduced that number to between 400,000 and 450,000. The high price tag—$3,500—coupled with practical usage concerns, such as the cumbersome setup process and the device's disconnect from real-world interactions, has led to a lukewarm reception from consumers. This raises questions about the current readiness of consumers for immersive mixed reality experiences like the metaverse, despite the technology's promise to transform how we interact with digital content. Is it simply too soon, or does the technology need to evolve further to find its place in everyday life?
Source: Petapixel
Share your thoughts with us, suggest topics for our next edition, and -if you haven’t already- make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed and inspired with the latest trends and insights. Let's keep making great content and pushing the boundaries of video production together!
