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Is 'fair use' of images 'fair game'? A recent lawsuit has Visual scene-makers re-thinking copyright laws. Dive in here…

In today's rundown:

• 📸 'Fair' use in copyright battles

• 🎥 Talent vs. gear in 'The Creator'

• 📱 iPhone becomes Pro Camera with Blackmagic

• 🧠 Mylio's AI-powered photo organizer

• ☁️ Lightroom Web transforms cloud editing

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📸 'Fair' Use: A Copyright Tale

In a recent copyright infringement lawsuit, photographer Michael Kelley lost his case against Apple for briefly including his images in the documentary "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry". The images, referred to as "Airportraits" of a Maori cultural group performance, appeared for a fleeting seven to 14 seconds each, often obstructed, out of focus, or under low lighting, which led U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods to rule their inclusion as "de minimis" or minimal.

The ruling further emphasized that the photographs' background placement did not meet the standard for "intent" to disenfranchise Kelley from profiting from his work, labeling their use as "fair". The judge warned that a contrary ruling could potentially "stifle" creative works. This case offers significant insights into the complexities of copyright infringement in the digital age, particularly for visual storytellers."

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The results from yesterday's poll are below 👇

🎥 'The Creator': Talent outshines gear

In the new sci-fi film, 'The Creator', visual artists leveraged their photography skills to craft compelling visual effects. The film's visual effects supervisor, Jay Cooper, emphasized the importance of understanding light and composition in creating photorealistic effects. Additionally, AI tools were employed in Cooper's workflow, including upscaling tools similar to those used by photographers. The film, shot on a Sony FX3 camera, illustrates that talent reigns supreme over gear in creating cinematic magic.

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🎥 Blackmagic App Transforms iPhone Into Pro Camera

The Blackmagic Camera app offers a free solution to transform your iPhone into a cinema camera. It's packed with advanced controls usually found on professional cameras, such as manual settings for shutter speed and frame rate, grid options for framing, and focus assistance tools. The app also provides anamorphic desqueeze, lens correction, and the ability to adjust codec, resolution, and color space. It's compatible with many current iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 15 Pro.

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📸 Mylio Launches AI-Powered V24 Photo Tool

Mylio Photos has introduced Version 24, a next-generation photography tool, designed to ease the organization and sharing of photos, videos, and documents across multiple devices. This AI-powered photo organizer offers a dynamic search feature that quickly identifies and catalogues properties in photos, making it easier to locate files. Enhancements also include Family History tools and Shared Albums, offering innovative ways to share and preserve key moments. The new version ensures user privacy and does not use AI for learning about users. With premium upgrades available, Mylio Photos is now available on all platforms.

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🌐 Lightroom Web: A Game Changer for Creatives

Adobe's Lightroom Web, a cloud-based version of its app, provides a unique set of tools for Creative Cloud users. While not as comprehensive as its counterparts, it offers exclusive features such as Technology Previews, Collaborative Proofing, and Clean Up. Additionally, it allows users to add, remove, and edit photos with a similar functionality to other Lightroom apps. It's a powerful tool for those needing access to their library from anywhere with an internet connection.

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THAT’S A WRAP

Results from yesterday’s poll

The question: Is Fujifilm neglecting print photography a significant setback for the industry?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Definitely ✅ (0%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No way ❌ (50%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Unsure 🤷‍♂️ (50%)