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MrBeast's latest stunt? Revealing creator earnings! 💸; Vachon proves indie doesn't mean small, building a film empire scene by scene 🎬; Say cheese to AI, as it turns the camera on traditional photography 📷
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Indie queen or empire builder? How Christine Vachon indie-fied the entire film industry. Keep reading, it's not a publicity stunt!
In today's rundown:
🤖 AI Is Ruining Your Photography
🎥 Indie Icon: Vachon's Empire
💰 MrBeast X-periment: Creator Payouts or Publicity Stunts?
🔥 Press Worthy Stories
📚 Learn & Grow
Read time: 3 minutes
VISUAL CREATORS
For your artistic side.
AI and photography are cuddling and people are freaking out.
Some robot-loving photographers are letting AI snap shots and it’s making traditional shutterbugs break a sweat. But is it really art if a robot’s doing all the work? That’s the question on everyone’s perfectly framed lips.
Brendan van Son’s latest video is stirring the pot, showing how AI and photographers are more like oil and water.
The lensman-extraordinaire says using AI to tweak pics is one thing, but letting it play Picasso from scratch is a hard no in his playbook.
And he’s not just worried about getting a robo-replacement; it’s also a copyright nightmare.
So, is this where the robots take over? Well, in the darkroom, maybe. But when it comes to capturing the magic of a fleeting moment, the pros are saying ‘Hold the CTRL-ALT-DELETE’.
AI and photography: A match made in developer's heaven?Click to vote and see live results! |
Do you use AI in your creative workflow?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes ✅
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Testing some tools 📈
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never have, never will ❌
TOGETHER WITH RECUT
If you make videos or podcasts, you know the toil of trimming tiny pauses on EVERY edit. How many hours could you save if Recut removed the silence for you?
Nick D. says, “I’m incredibly happy with Recut. I haven’t found a software that does a better job. I literally couldn’t produce my videos once per week without it.”
It fits into your editing process as the first step. Recut's cuts are a mere suggestion: you can tweak them, keep some parts, and remove mistakes. Export super fast (and lossless) to your usual editor as a project (or as a video). It works with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, and ScreenFlow.
From Dave, the creator: “I'm so tired of subscriptions! So I made Recut a one-time purchase with a useful free trial.”
PRODUCTION MASTERY
The commercial aspects of creativity.
Ever dreamed of running your own indie film empire? Meet Christine Vachon, the indie film queen who's been ruling the scene since '91.
Christine Vachon, co-founder of Killer Films, has paved the way with reels of creativity and doses of rebellion. She's been churning out indie darlings on a dime, launching stars like Hilary Swank and snagging Oscar nominations.
How does she do it? By being a creative powerhouse and a financial whiz, navigating the tricky terrain of film financing with finesse.
Her secret? It's all about the story, baby. She's a talent whisperer, spotting promising directors and giving them the platform to shine.
In an industry dominated by blockbusters, she's the rebel queen, making magic on a shoestring budget.
So grab your director’s chair and let’s script your indie success story.
What's Christine Vachon's indie film magic ingredient?Click to vote and see live results! |
Can AI like OpenAI’s Sora replace human creativity in film?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 🎬 Future of filmmaking
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🎭 Nothing can replace human touch
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🛑 Governments need to block this ASAP
This might get me banned, but....
I'm no @MrBeast. I do however consider myself a 'professional' content creator. With some semi viral 17.6 Million impressions here on @X over the last 70 days. With all those impressions, X has paid me about $2 a day to post here. ($187.66… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— JerryRigEverything (@ZacksJerryRig)
4:30 AM • Feb 19, 2024
In a surprise twist, popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything exposes just how little money he made from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, despite racking up 17.6 million impressions.
His payout? A meager $187.66, or roughly $2 a day. That's a far cry from MrBeast’s quarter-million-dollar experiment. JerryRigEverything’s revelation adds fuel to the fire of creator discontent with X’s ad revenue model, with many calling it a “facade.”
Youtube sensation MrBeast tested X’s ad revenue a few weeks ago and made a massive $250K in just 6 days. But, as the saying goes, looks can be deceiving.
Why it matters: It’s hard to tell if platforms like Twitter can cut creators the same sized check as YouTube. But regardless, they desperately need A-listers to create exclusive content if they even have a chance to compete.
The backstory: Elon Musk invited MrBeast onto X with, as some are alleging, some special treatment.
Zoom out: Creator platforms need 2 things to sustain long-term: engaged audiences and deep pockets (and the desire to dip into them to pay creators). Just how deep those pockets need to be to win over creators is still unclear.
What's your take on X's ad revenue model?Vote to see live results! |
AI-created ads: Hype or better than humans?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤖 Robot takeover
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🎨 Humans still matter
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🤷♂️ Need more data
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🔥 Press Worthy
VISUAL CREATORS
For your artistic side.
Berlinale faces massive backlash over its handling of the Gaza crisis, with filmmakers boycotting, death threats and awards sparking controversy.
Queensland Orchestra stirs uproar with cringe-worthy AI promo image. Marketing Manager’s response? ‘Stay in your lane.’ Oof. Musicians fume, audience baffled. Marketing lesson: Don’t skip on real artists.
AI-generated videos by OpenAI's Sora signal a tectonic shift in film. Every aspect could be disrupted, unlike past tech. Studios may robotize part of their workflows, but indies bet on human touch, thriving in a new era of creativity.
A photographer and former art director turns his love for dogs into a nice side hustle with AI-generated retro travel posters.
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PRODUCTION MASTERY
The commercial aspects of creativity.
Charities keep rejecting ‘Nike-style’ pitches as agencies miss the mark and keep focusing on brand over mission.
You might be surprised to know that streaming revenue has yet to overtake pay-TV revenue...until Q3 2024.
AI is shaking up media at Mx3 Barcelona. 67 Bricks CEO says companies need to blend their data and content to stay relevant in the age of AI.
Denis Villeneuve slams "TV corruption" on films, declares his next project will have zero dialogue.
YouTuber MKBHD joins RFID wallet firm Ridge as creative head & board member, aiming to amp up the brand's storytelling game.
LinkedIn tests 'suggested posts', targeting users based on professional interests. Your best posts could reach new readers for years to come.
Meta downsizes ad customer teams, replacing them with AI, leaving marketers feeling underserved.
Instagram confirms testing of its own version of Snap Map. Friends can see tagged locations and leave notes.
📚 Learn & Grow
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