Welcome to another episode of LensVid Talk! In episode 56, we cover a fresh batch of exciting gear announcements, software updates, and production insights—from massive inflatable lights and camera tracking batteries to AI editing tools and live broadcast tech. Here is a breakdown of everything discussed in this episode.
This episode was recorded in mid August 2026
Godox KNOWLED AM800R
Inflatable Soft Light: The Godox KNOWLED AM800R is a 4’×4′ full-color inflatable mat light delivering a massive 800W output. It utilizes an exclusive inflatable airframe and microstructure diffusion fabrics to provide soft, large-scale illumination with three different diffusion levels.
Pricing: Available for $3,990 USD.
FALCAM TagBatt – Track Your Camera With Find My Support
Built-in Apple Find My: The FALCAM TagBatt integrates Apple Find My tracking support directly into camera batteries. It packs a 2600mAh capacity and is available in versions for Sony NP-FZ100 and Canon LP-E6 batteries.
Features & Price: It supports USB-C direct charging, emits sound alerts for easy locating, and provides automatic separation warnings. Priced at $69.99 USD.
Stickse Z1 Active Suction Mount – Kickstarter
Powered Vacuum Tech: The Stickse Z1 is an active, powered vacuum suction mount designed for demanding camera rigs, boasting a 15 kg payload capacity and up to 72 hours of continuous runtime on a single charge.
Smart Monitoring: It features an automated vacuum pump system that constantly monitors pressure levels to maintain secure adhesion on smooth surfaces. Weighing just 597g (1.32 lb), it includes numerous ¼”-20 and 3/8”-16 threads for accessory mounting.
Adobe (beta) Chatbot Agents in Premiere Pro
AI-Powered Assistants: Adobe introduced experimental AI chatbot agents in Premiere Pro designed to execute repetitive editing commands, analyze timelines, and assist with asset management directly inside the interface.
Workflow Automation: The system automates routine logging, multi-track sorting, and adjustment layer applications to speed up editing tasks. As demonstrated by Javier Mercedes, editors can use multiple specialized agents to automate tasks like generating a randomized image sequence at 1-second intervals with a grow effect.
Javier Mercedes’ video on the new agents in Premiere beta can be found here.
CornerCut (Relink) – Direct Premiere to Resolve Translation
XML-Free Handoffs: Created by editor and developer Sasha Sibley, CornerCut is a translation tool that converts Adobe Premiere Pro project files (
.prproj) directly into DaVinci Resolve project files (.drp) without requiring traditional XML exports.Free Beta: The tool is currently available as a free beta to streamline project handoffs between NLE environments while preserving complex timeline structures.
You can download it from the Relink website.
Can Gaussian Splats Replace Location Shoots?
Virtual Environments: Gaussian splatting technology makes it possible to create photorealistic 3D environments from standard green screen video captures, enabling seamless virtual background integration with real-time camera tracking.
Trade-offs: While it significantly reduces travel and physical location scouting overhead, current limitations include high rendering overhead and managing artifacts under complex lighting conditions.
You can check out the Alden Peters video “Can Gaussian Splats Replace Location Shoots?“.
How Many Mics Are in an NBA Game?
Complex Audio Design: Modern live sports productions like NBA broadcasts deploy extensive multi-angle camera arrays and specialized multi-channel audio setups to capture highly immersive court and player soundscapes. You can check it out on the Dallas Taylor video.
Capture Points: Broadcast engineering relies on hundreds of synchronized capture points, including directional boundary mics, wireless bodypacks, and miniature POV lenses embedded all around the venue.
MKBHD on Live Broadcast Gear & NBA Court mICS
Evolution of Sports Tech: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) examines the changing landscape of live sports broadcasting hardware, highlighting the industry’s shift toward compact capture devices—including the use of smartphones like iPhones for specialized angles in soccer and field broadcasts.
You can check out MKBHD video – “The Hidden Tech Behind an NBA Broadcast!“.
Dig.Tech CineEdge Display
Ultrawide Touchscreen: The Dig.Tech CineEdge Display features a 2560×720 ultrawide 14.5-inch in-cell touchscreen with 800 nits of brightness, a 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 10-point touch support, all housed in a rugged machined aluminum body.
Mounting & Connectivity: It offers extensive 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting points with ARRI-style locking pins, VESA compatibility, and operates via a single USB-C cable or Mini-HDMI. Pre-order pricing is discounted to approximately £350.
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