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UNREAL ENGINE 5.4 T he latest version of Unreal Engine, 5.4, packs a range of new features and fixes, with substantial improvements to animation and rendering as well as additional support for virtual production. The update also brings key benefits to developers, such as the Neural Network
Engine switching to beta status, a new Unreal Cloud Derived Data Cache (DDC) - a self-hosted storage system for teams to share data across public networks – and enhancements to the Zen Storage server. Crucially, Unreal’s Virtual Camera tool is now production-ready, with workflows
supported on macOS, iOS and Android, and the mobile app – renamed Unreal VCam – available on the Apple Store and Google Play. Unreal is also moving closer to full SMPTE 2110 compliance.
unrealengine.com
SONY FE 16-25MM F/2.8 G S ony’s latest addition to its full-frame E-mount line, the FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G is a super wide-angle, large-aperture lens with a relatively light, compact design, weighing in at 409g. Its portability makes it well-suited to everyday photography and videography, with a minimum shooting distance of just 0.18m. Its f/2.8 aperture contributes to the pronounced bokeh that characterises Sony G lenses, and its aberration reduction improves overall image quality. For video creators, the lens promises quick and quiet autofocus – with minimal breathing and high image stabilisation – and can record in 4K at 120fps. Priced at £1249, it’s now available for pre-order.
sony.co.uk
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