Tom Antos Films
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items: Top 3 Discounted Tablets for Drawing and Gaming in 2025
items: DJI Ronin Mini 4 After 6 Months
items: iPad Pro M5 vs M4: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
items: New Drone Competitor enters the market with 8K 360-Degree Video – Antigravity A1
items: $6000 OFF on the Canon EOS C500 Mark II
items: I created Dino-World using the latest AI video tools
items: Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera
items: 100 New Features in DaVinci Resolve 20
items: Bild Photo Event
items: Recreating Jesus

Top 3 Discounted Tablets for Drawing and Gaming in 2025
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-11-25T17:02:47Z
subject: Equipment
subject: Apple iPad
subject: best tablets
subject: iPad Pro M5
subject: Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+
description: In this video I review and compare 3 different tablets. From the most affordable the iPad A16 11-inch model to Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+ and finally the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4. I talk about how they handle my typical work tasks as a drawing tablet and creating content to casual productivity and fun game … Continue reading Top 3 Discounted Tablets for Drawing and Gaming in 2025 →
encoded: In this video I review and compare 3 different tablets. From the most affordable the iPad A16 11-inch model to Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+ and finally the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4. I talk about how they handle my typical work tasks as a drawing tablet and creating content to casual productivity and fun game play. Find the best deals on tablets below: ➡ Apple iPad 11 inch A16 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ilyr0Y B&H (a bit more pricey but they offer fast shipping): https://bhpho.to/4okLSiR ➡ Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+ Amazon: https://amzn.to/48fS9q5 (without the S-Pen): https://amzn.to/3XeopVJ Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/43MKkHd ➡ Apple iPad Pro 13 inch M4 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oginyU Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4p9loCw B&H (a bit more pricey but they offer fast shipping): https://bhpho.to/4prNubB Accessories: ➡ Apple Pencil (USB-C) Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pzTf7q B&H: https://bhpho.to/48j9GxW ➡ Apple Pencil Pro Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Kf8yDo B&H: https://bhpho.to/4p6MWYJ ➡ Magnetic Textured Screen Protector: for Apple iPad Pro 13inch: https://amzn.to/3K5fFOJ for Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+: https://amzn.to/48A05nq for Apple iPad 11-inch A16 : https://amzn.to/44wLCpX ➡ Case for: for Apple iPad Pro 13inch: https://amzn.to/4inhpPV for Samsung Galaxy TAB S9+: https://amzn.to/481GZGJ for Apple iPad 11-inch A16: https://amzn.to/3XBRaMl Watch my review of the iPad Pro M5 below

DJI Ronin Mini 4 After 6 Months
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-11-20T14:05:00Z
subject: 3-axis gimbal
subject: camera stabilizers
subject: camera gimbal
subject: DJI
subject: RS 4 Mini
description: In 2025 I found one particlar piece of filmmaking gear to be the most useful to me and I’ve had it with me on every project. I am talking about the DJI RS 4 mini which I find it to be the most versatile camera gimbal I’ve used so far. It is easy and therefore … Continue reading DJI Ronin Mini 4 After 6 Months →
encoded: In 2025 I found one particlar piece of filmmaking gear to be the most useful to me and I’ve had it with me on every project. I am talking about the DJI RS 4 mini which I find it to be the most versatile camera gimbal I’ve used so far. It is easy and therefore fast to setup. It’s small so it’s easy to travel with and it just simply works. Check out my video review below. ➡ Get the DJI RS 4 Mini gimbal here: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o9nv7Y B&H: https://bhpho.to/4rauZdk ➡ Gimbal Case I use: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XJg6kJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/3JWJsZU Check out the two music videos I shot using the DJI Ronin Mini 4 below.

iPad Pro M5 vs M4: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-11-11T03:11:29Z
subject: Filmmaking
subject: monitor
subject: Pen Display
subject: Apple
subject: M5
description: The 13 inch iPad Pro M5 is hard tell apart from the previous M4 chip version even though inside there are some significant upgrades. Now if you’re wondering if it’s worth the upgrade and also how it performs then read on as I share my experience of using it over the last several weeks. I … Continue reading iPad Pro M5 vs M4: Is the Upgrade Worth It? →
encoded: The 13 inch iPad Pro M5 is hard tell apart from the previous M4 chip version even though inside there are some significant upgrades. Now if you’re wondering if it’s worth the upgrade and also how it performs then read on as I share my experience of using it over the last several weeks. I use all my iPads more for fun or as an accessory tool for work. Normally when I create content or work on VFX I prefer to use a beefy PC or laptop. Where I think the iPads and especially the iPad pros have a huge advantage is when you combine them with the Apple Pencil Pro. Doing any kind of photo retouching, drawing, animation work in Pro Create Dreams or even 3D sculpting is so much better on the iPad pro. Also in my opinion the 13 inch version has an advantage over the 11 inch ipads because of the extra space that allows detailed work with less zooming in and out. Let’s start with the screen. I think it’s one of the best displays on any device period. The OLED Touchscreen with a resolution of 2752 x 2064 pixels is very sharp and the color reproduction is dead on accurate. 120hz refresh rate makes gaming and working very fluid. Also using it outside is never a problem thanks to the 1600 nits peak HDR brightness with a 1000 nit sustained brightness. Now if you really want that apple pencil pro to feel more natural then I would suggest adding a textured magnetic screen protector. I don’t like the permanent solutions as the textured screen always looks a bit more dull and muted. So I prefer to take the screen protector off when watching content or doing video editing. I’ll provide a link to my favorite option in the description. iPad Pro M5: https://bhpho.to/3JVoMRT On Amazon https://amzn.to/4nSMEDS Apple Pencil Pro: https://bhpho.to/4p6MWYJ On Amazon https://amzn.to/4oZELgB Magnetic Screen Protector: https://amzn.to/4qN6rHj The iPad Pro case I am using: https://amzn.to/3LUSrv1 Now talk about video editing on the iPad Pro. Can you realistically do it? Yes you can and that’s all thank…

New Drone Competitor enters the market with 8K 360-Degree Video – Antigravity A1
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-08-17T19:09:25Z
subject: AI
subject: camera drone
subject: drone
subject: Electronics
subject: antigravity
subject: DJI
subject: insta-360
description: If you know of Insta-360 and their 360 degree cameras then this newly announced drone will already feel familiar. That is because Antigravity is an extension of the company as they enter the drone market. The first product they announced a few days ago is the Antigravity A1. It shoots 8K 360 degree video. Looking … Continue reading New Drone Competitor enters the market with 8K 360-Degree Video – Antigravity A1 →
encoded: If you know of Insta-360 and their 360 degree cameras then this newly announced drone will already feel familiar. That is because Antigravity is an extension of the company as they enter the drone market. The first product they announced a few days ago is the Antigravity A1. It shoots 8K 360 degree video. Looking at the demo videos you will see it has two cameras. One on top of the drone and the other on the bottom. The video or photos are then stitched from these two cameras to create a seamless image that eliminates the drone props from the video. This new way of thinking about drones allows you to simply fly the drone like an FPV drone and later in post you can reframe your shots from the 360-degree video that is captured. In fact the Antigravity A1 is like an FPV drone that will also allow the capture of more creative videos. In many ways it is very similar to the DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone. It also comes with headset goggles and an almost identical controller. This is great because it allows the pilot to look around with their headset and in real time the view updates. Also, doesn’t matter where you are looking while flying the drone it doesn’t mean that is what your final video will be since you can always reframe it in post. Check out the video below for the first hands on review. For more info about this drone check out the Antigravity website.

$6000 OFF on the Canon EOS C500 Mark II
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-04-08T15:22:28Z
subject: Cameras
subject: Cinema
subject: C500
subject: Canon
subject: discount
description: If you need a first class cinema camera that can do it all then check out this latest deal! The Canon EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full-Frame Camera just got a huge discount of $6000 OFF on B&H Audio and Video Store. If you want first class color sciences, unbeatable auto focus and all the … Continue reading $6000 OFF on the Canon EOS C500 Mark II →
encoded: If you need a first class cinema camera that can do it all then check out this latest deal! The Canon EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full-Frame Camera just got a huge discount of $6000 OFF on B&H Audio and Video Store. If you want first class color sciences, unbeatable auto focus and all the pro features you could ever want in any camera than definitely consider getting this camera. If you are still not convinced then watch this video review from my buddy Armando that showcases what this camera is capable of. Is it the latest new camera? Of course not, it’s 5 years old but who cares when the camera just works and does everything you need it to today’s cinema standards. If there is one limitation then perhaps the slow-motion frame rates are not as high as some of the newer cameras. This camera tops out at 120 frames per second. Still in most cases that is enough slow motion capability in a typical film, be it narrative or documentary. Latest isn’t always the greatest. In this case this is a camera that has been time tested on many big budget films.

I created Dino-World using the latest AI video tools
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-04-07T21:09:38Z
subject: AI
subject: AI Video
subject: AIvideo
subject: artlist
subject: music
subject: voice over
description: Artlist just released their xAI image and video tools which I had a chance to play around with. I came up with an idea for a fun video commercial of a theme park with real dinosaurs. Similar to Jurassic Park but a lot more kid friendly where the genetically modified dinosaurs are always friendly. Everything … Continue reading I created Dino-World using the latest AI video tools →
encoded: Artlist just released their xAI image and video tools which I had a chance to play around with. I came up with an idea for a fun video commercial of a theme park with real dinosaurs. Similar to Jurassic Park but a lot more kid friendly where the genetically modified dinosaurs are always friendly. Everything is adorned with vibrant colors and everyone is happy. Like Disneyworld! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cff5fda3-1637-48a1-98d0-ef59a2ac4fd9.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-21297" style="width:521px;height:auto" srcset="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cff5fda3-1637-48a1-98d0-ef59a2ac4fd9.jpeg 1024w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cff5fda3-1637-48a1-98d0-ef59a2ac4fd9-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cff5fda3-1637-48a1-98d0-ef59a2ac4fd9-768x432.jpeg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> First I had to come up with the script. Then a shot list. Once I had those I went on over to Artlist.io to create the images of each shot. Once you have created the images you like you simply click the animate button and bring your photos to life. You can do 720p or 1080p resolutions and in two lengths of 5 or 10 second videos. Artlist also makes it super easy to help you embellish your text prompts to get better results with the enhance button. I also used Artlist to create the narrator in my fake tv commercial. Artlist already had this tool for quite some time and I used it before to create voice overs in various videos like my Jesus Portrait project. So what do I think of the overall process and final results? It works great as a way to create stock footage for your project. If you are missing some shots then you can easily create photorealistic or very stylized shots. Combine that with Artlist’s already extensive music library (which I also used in this video), sound effects and stock footage, I…

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-04-06T13:08:00Z
subject: Filmmaking
description: Blackmagic Design is releasing a new box camera, the PYXIS 12K Cinema Box Camera, a follow-up to the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K that was unveiled at NAB last year. The new 12K version has the same form factor as the original Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, but with a larger sensor and increased resolution. Sensor The PYXIS 12K features the same … Continue reading Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera →
encoded: Blackmagic Design is releasing a new box camera, the PYXIS 12K Cinema Box Camera, a follow-up to the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K that was unveiled at NAB last year. The new 12K version has the same form factor as the original Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, but with a larger sensor and increased resolution. Sensor The PYXIS 12K features the same 12K large format sensor as the URSA Cine 12K LF. According to Blackmagic, the PYXIS 12K offers 16 stops of dynamic range, matching the performance of the URSA Cine 12K LF. The new sensor has physical dimensions of 35.63 x 23.32mm with a horizontal resolution of 12,888 pixels and a vertical resolution of 8,040 pixels. The PYXIS 12K’s large format sensor lets you shoot in 3:2 open gate and offers flexibility for anamorphic shooting, supporting various aspect ratios with 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.66, 1.8, and 2x de-squeeze factors. You can capture in 4K, 8K, or 12K using the full sensor area without any cropping, preserving the complete field of view of your lenses. Additionally, there are 9K Super 35 modes in 4-perf, 3-perf, and 2-perf formats, ensuring full compatibility with classic cinema lenses. The standout feature of this full-frame 12K sensor is its multi-scale design with symmetrical color filters, enabling in-sensor scaling. Cinematographers can now shoot in 12K, 8K, or 4K using the full sensor size, giving them the flexibility to select the resolution that best suits the shot or project. VFX plates can be captured in 12K, while documentaries can be shot in 8K or 4K for reduced data rates. Additionally, users can crop to achieve a greater depth of field if desired. Blackmagic Design spent years developing this 12K sensor to push the boundaries of cinematography, ensuring exceptional performance. When shooting in 8K 3:2 open gate, it can capture up to 70 fps. In 12K 3:2 open gate, it records up to 40 fps, or up to 60 fps in 12K 2.4:1, and 50 fps in 12K 17:9. Shooting in 12K offers incredible color super sampling, enhancing the handling of fine im…

100 New Features in DaVinci Resolve 20
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-04-04T11:27:00Z
subject: Davinci Resolve
subject: Blackmagic Design
subject: Davinci Resolve 20
subject: NLE
description: DaVinci Resolve 20 is a significant update as Blackmagic Design has written all new code to support the 100 extensive new features, including DaVinci AI tools, keyframe editor, voice over palettes, multi-layer compositing tools, plus chroma warp, Magic Mask 2, and more. DaVinci Resolve 20 brings a major upgrade, as Blackmagic Design rewrites its code … Continue reading 100 New Features in DaVinci Resolve 20 →
encoded: DaVinci Resolve 20 is a significant update as Blackmagic Design has written all new code to support the 100 extensive new features, including DaVinci AI tools, keyframe editor, voice over palettes, multi-layer compositing tools, plus chroma warp, Magic Mask 2, and more. DaVinci Resolve 20 brings a major upgrade, as Blackmagic Design rewrites its code to incorporate 100+ new features, such as DaVinci AI tools, a keyframe editor, voiceover palettes, multi-layer compositing tools, Chroma Warp, Magic Mask 2, and more. This version includes powerful AI tools to enhance editors’ workflows. AI IntelliScript helps create timelines from text scripts, AI Animated Subtitles animates words as they’re spoken, and AI Multicam SmartSwitch arranges camera angles based on speaker detection. The cut and edit pages feature a dedicated keyframe editor and voiceover palettes, while AI Audio Assistant analyzes timeline audio to create a professional audio mix. In Fusion, explore advanced multi-layer compositing. The Color Warper now includes Chroma Warp, with Magic Mask and Depth Map receiving significant updates. Blackmagic Cloud introduces new features like Cloud folders, allowing editors to easily share extra clips, images, and graphics with collaborators. All cloud content appears as virtual clips and folders until added to a project, at which point it syncs locally. Editors can manage large media collections while keeping their media pool organized. Editors can now review projects in Presentations with clients who don’t have a Blackmagic Cloud account. Simply generate a URL link for the presentation and share it with clients to enable guest access. During the review, you can view clips, add notes with timeline markers, and engage in group chat. Cloud storage has been enhanced with an icon view, showing thumbnails of clips for easy visual identification and media management. Hovering over thumbnails lets you scrub through content for quick previews. The inspector panel now displays c…

Bild Photo Event
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2025-03-18T05:04:04Z
subject: Filmmaking
subject: B&H
subject: Bild
subject: Event
subject: Expo
description: NYC’s largest gathering of photographers, content creators, and filmmakers. Bild Expo is back! Join me at The Javits Center in New York City for an unforgettable event featuring 100+ expert speakers, 250+ exhibitors, hands-on experiences, and the world’s greatest creative community. B&H’s incredible show specials will be the icing on the cake! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, … Continue reading Bild Photo Event →
encoded: NYC’s largest gathering of photographers, content creators, and filmmakers. Bild Expo is back! Join me at The Javits Center in New York City for an unforgettable event featuring 100+ expert speakers, 250+ exhibitors, hands-on experiences, and the world’s greatest creative community. B&H’s incredible show specials will be the icing on the cake! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an enthusiast, or a beginner, at Bild you will get inspired, learn, meet like-minded people, and celebrate being part of this amazing world of creativity. Register HERE for free! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="644" height="748" src="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-21270" srcset="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-1.png 644w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-1-258x300.png 258w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-1-300x348.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="641" height="894" src="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-21271" srcset="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-2.png 641w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-2-215x300.png 215w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-2-300x418.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="644" height="891" src="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-21272" srcset="https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-3.png 644w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-3-217x300.png 217w, https://tomantosfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/unnamed-3-300x415.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px" />

Recreating Jesus
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creator: Tom Antos
date: 2024-12-23T16:05:00Z
subject: AI
subject: Digital Painting
subject: Jesus
subject: Portrait
description: As a Christian and an artist I was always curious what Jesus might have looked like. My assumption was always that he looked like the way he has always been portrayed in films. A typical middle eastern man of the times. However once I started to look for actual historical evidence and descriptions of Jesus … Continue reading Recreating Jesus →
encoded: As a Christian and an artist I was always curious what Jesus might have looked like. My assumption was always that he looked like the way he has always been portrayed in films. A typical middle eastern man of the times. However once I started to look for actual historical evidence and descriptions of Jesus I found my assumptions were incorrect. First of all there is no description of what Jesus looked like during his life anywhere in the bible. There are however a few first-hand historical accounts by people who weren’t his followers or believers but that simply described an interesting man they encountered. ~ Pontius Pilate letter to Roman Emperor Tiberius ~ “At first I was apprehensive that this man’s design was to stir up the people against the Romans, but my fears were soon dispelled. Yeshua of Nazareth spoke rather as a friend of the Romans than of the Jews. One day in passing by the place of Siloe, where there was a great concourse of people, I observed in the midst of the group a young man who was leaning against a tree, calmly addressing the multitude. I was told it was Yeshua of Nazareth (Jesus). This I could easily have suspected, so great was the difference between him and those listening to him. His golden-colored hair and beard gave to his appearance a celestial aspect. He appeared to be about thirty years of age. Never have I seen a sweeter or more serene countenance. What a contrast between him and his hearers, with their black beards and tawny complexions.” ~ Publius’ Epistle to the Senate of Rome ~ “There has appeared in our times, and there still lives, a man of great virtue, called Jesus. The people call him prophet of truth; his disciples, the son of God. He is said to be able to raise the dead, and heal infirmities. He is a man of medium size; he has a venerable aspect, and his beholders can both fear and love him. His hair is of the color of the ripe hazel-nut, straight down to the ears, but below the ears wavy and curled, flowing over his shou…