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📸 Yajun Hu Snaps Mobile Photography Awards Gold

The Mobile Photography Awards (MPA) just crowned their 13th annual winners, and the top spot goes to Shanghai-based photographer Yajun Hu. The MPA is the world’s largest smartphone photo contest, and this year they received entries from a record-breaking 85 countries, highlighting the global reach of mobile imagery.

Hu’s winning portfolio, shot entirely on a Xiaomi device, showcases his talent for weaving compelling narratives through cityscape compositions. The grand prize is a cool $3,000, while other category winners and photo essay standouts took home their fair share too.

The MPA's recognition of mobile photography has been a game-changer, with MPA founder Daniel Berman saying, “The evolution of mobile photography has been...remarkable.” Capturing life on the go has never looked so good.

PRODUCTION MASTERY
The commercial aspects of creativity.

🎬 Sora: Filmmaking for All

Remember when we talked about Sora, the text-to-video AI? Well, a creative group called Shy kids tried it out, and the results are mind-bending.

Shy kids, a creative crew, spilled the tea on Sora, the text-to-video wonder. Turns out, using Sora is more than just typing and getting a clip. It’s like crafting a scene in a script, with each prompt taking 10-20 minutes to generate footage the real magic actually happens in the editing process.

But here’s the kicker: Sora is shaping up to be a filmmaking equalizer, cutting out the need for a whole VFX team.

OpenAI’s founder playing in Hollywood? Yeah, he’s got a Sora-ous plan and is taking meetigs.

CREATOR ECONOMY
Navigating the digital creative world.

📉 Insta: Follower Counts Miscue?

Instagram prominently displays follower counts, despite Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri stating that engagement, not followers, is the true measure of value. Mosseri's inconsistent approach has drawn criticism, especially considering Instagram's failed attempt to mitigate the impact of follower counts by reducing their visibility.

Mosseri's unique position to enact change within Instagram's ecosystem raises questions about why he hasn't implemented alternative metrics that align with his stated vision.

The situation underscores the challenges of platform management when attempting to shift user behaviors and incentives.

🔥 Press Worthy

📽️ VISUAL CREATORS

After $700M and 20 years, the world’s biggest camera (3,200MP) is ready to unlock the secrets of the cosmos. Watch out for that shutter speed—90 seconds to change filters.

Canon’s next-gen camera lineup, including the highly anticipated EOS R1, is now officially registered and expected to hit the market by mid-summer.

📈 PRODUCTION MASTERY

Photographer sues Napster over ‘79 reggae record cover. If he wins, labels may need to recheck rights on every LP pic.

Grey NY's Joe Mongognia jumps ship to Publicis NY, taking the reins as CCO. Creative firepower meets "Power of One" integration.

🎭 CREATOR ECONOMY

Apple aims to make AI more “natural”, enabling future versions of Siri to decipher contextual cues for better user interaction.

Podcorn founders launch Storiaverse: a multi-format reading app with animated videos.

📚 Learn & Grow

📽️ VISUAL CREATORS

• Why Can’t AI Generate a Simple White Background Image?

• How to Use Nikon SnapBridge: A Beginner’s Guide

📈 PRODUCTION MASTERY

• What Should Students Know Before Choosing the Film Industry as Their Future Profession?

• Shogun’s a big TV hit – what’s it like to be the stills photographer?

🎭 CREATOR ECONOMY

• How Shapes Influence Photographic Storytelling

• Patreon is taking Reddit’s approach to content moderation