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The Daily Five.

14 September 2026 · NO

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Software
Announced: Avid brings Media Composer workflows to Chrome
Avid and Google Cloud have announced a Chrome-based Media Composer workflow with Gemini integration. The tools are set to cover natural-language media search, transcription, dialogue alignment, bin organisation and B-roll discovery.
Why it matters: It could reduce logging and collaboration friction for distributed post-production teams.
Avid and Google Cloud Expand Strategic Partnership to Deliver Browser-Based Media Composer and Agentic Creative Workflows ↗
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Software
Confirmed update: Resolve 21.1 adds a dedicated Photo page
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 introduces a Photo page for importing, organising and grading stills with Color-page tools. It also adds AI IntelliSearch, AI blemish removal and expanded immersive/VR support.
Why it matters: Hybrid shooters may be able to keep stills, grading and video work inside one project environment.
DaVinci Resolve 21.1 overview ↗
03
Gear
Announced: DJI gives SDR Transmission 2 its international debut
DJI presented SDR Transmission 2 internationally at IBC 2026, positioning it for small-to-medium film teams and multicamera livestreaming. Full specifications and global availability are due to be announced by September 17.
Why it matters: Worth tracking for crews needing wireless monitoring or video links, but wait for details before planning a purchase.
IBC 2026: DJI Brings SDR Transmission 2 and Essential Tools for Video Professionals ↗
04
Gear
Confirmed: Sony opens preorders for 8–14mm fisheye zoom
Sony has opened US preorders for the FE 8–14mm F3.5 Fisheye G, its first full-frame E-mount fisheye zoom. It spans circular to diagonal fisheye perspectives at constant f/3.5 and is listed in the US at $1,599.99.
Why it matters: A specialised option for immersive, action, music-video, skate and experimental work; it remains a preorder listing.
Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G ↗
05
AI
Announced: NVIDIA expands its AI for Media stack
NVIDIA has expanded AI for Media with SDKs, NIM microservices, playbooks and blueprints for media workflows. Its additions include Synthetic Video Detector, a probability-based authenticity signal, and 3D Body Pose, which turns single-camera video into structured motion data.
Why it matters: Most relevant to studios and larger publishers building workflows around authenticity assessment, animation or virtual production.
NVIDIA Brings Real-Time AI to Broadcast, Sports and Global Streaming at IBC ↗

Announced: Avid brings Media Composer workflows to Chrome

Confirmed update: Resolve 21.1 adds a dedicated Photo page

Announced: DJI gives SDR Transmission 2 its international debut

Confirmed: Sony opens preorders for 8–14mm fisheye zoom

Announced: NVIDIA expands its AI for Media stack