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Superhero Era Ending?🍿, Sony's Last Call 📸, Humor's Rebirth 😂
Superhero bubble about to burst?🍿; Sony Photo Awards—last chance for glory📸; and humor's fiscal comeback😂.
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2023: The year superheroes dial down? Yeah, we don't believe it either. Click before the multiverse collapses!
In today's rundown:
🍿 Superhero Era Ending Soon
📸 Sony Photo Awards Wrap
🤣 The Resurgence of Funny
🔥 Press Worthy Stories
📚 Learn & Grow
Read time: 3 minutes
VISUAL CREATORS
The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards are nearing the deadline, and photographers worldwide are rushing to submit their best shots (you should too)!
With nearly 600,000 entries last year, this is one of the biggest photography competitions out there.
The open category offers a $5,000 cash prize and free entry for up to three images. For the pros, there's a shot at a $25,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition.
It's a chance to get your work seen on a global scale. The clock is ticking, the lenses are focused – who's going to capture this year's winning shot?
🏆 Sony Photo Awards: Who'll Win?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
After a 20-year extension, Mickey and Minnie will finally enter the public domain on January 1. Get ready for a wave of unlicensed mouse mania.
Leica unveils the Sofort 2 instant camera, combining digital and analog features at a "just Leica" price of £350.
Sony’s cameras, after a field test with AP, will soon authenticate images using encryption hardware present in its a9 III, a1, and a7S III models.
Landscape photography shouldn’t just be about the perfect shot—it’s about the journey. Rain or shine, embrace the outdoors and your own growth.
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📚 Learn & Grow
Label and Divvy: Gear Organization Tips for Filmmakers
Nikon Z9: From Animal Mode to Bird Mode, a Photographer's Perspective
To Icon or Not to Icon: The Perks of Shooting at Famous Spots
🔥 Get unlimited access to a global network of perfect shooting locations & studios, top-notch equipment and 10’000+ talented professionals 🎥
PRODUCTION MASTERY
As 2023 draws to a close, box offices worldwide are seeing a surprising shift. For the first time in over two decades, the top three films of the year weren't dominated by sequels or remakes.
Films like Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" shattered expectations, proving that audiences are hungry for something new.
Meanwhile, Marvel and DC comics hit a bump in the cinematic road as their latest releases failed to make a splash.
Industry analysts predict a bumpy 2024 with the ongoing strikes disrupting major releases.
The big takeaway? Moviegoers are ready to gamble on original stories, and filmmakers are happy to please.
Has Hollywood gotten a creativity boost?Vote to see live results! |
🔥 Press Worthy
AI is giving photography a makeover. From image enhancement to smart cameras, AI’s shuttering clicks redefine how we frame moments.
2023 films that hit the spot: Barbie is 'a film made for me', says Edinburgh viewer; Concrete Utopia shakes up South Korea.
AI filmmaker tools of 2023: Runway's Gen-2 makes scene videos, Luma AI scouts in 3D, and Picsi.Ai morphs faces.
AI impacts 2023 films: WGA prevents AI-penned scripts, Sag-Aftra secures actors' consent on digital replicas, but foreign voiceover dubs face AI-threat.
📚 Learn & Grow
Raindance: How to Stay Within Budget on Your Film
Camera Envelope: Are We Chasing Features We Don't Actually Need?
Zhiyun Riveray M20C: Studio Lighting in Your Pocket
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CREATOR ECONOMY
Everyone's buzzing about next year's advertising and marketing trends, and it looks like comedy is making a comeback.
After a year of controversial campaigns, brands are ready to lighten the mood and win over customers with a well-timed joke.
The stats are in: People want funny ads. Oracle found that 91% of consumers prefer brands that can make them laugh, yet a whopping 95% of business leaders are afraid to crack a smile.
That's where 2024 comes in. Ad pros are predicting a “humor renaissance” with brands stepping up to be the new class clowns.
Sound risky? Not according to Mitch Bennett: “As the world gets more angry and divided, brands that can make us smile will be so, so valued.” So get your punchlines ready. Next year, the best ads might just be the ones that leave us in stitches.
Will funny ads dominate 2024?Vote to see live results! |
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🔥 Press Worthy
Skip the DSLR? These latest smartphones pack a heavy punch. iPhone 15 Pro flashes a 50MP main cam, while Google Pixel 7A clicks on a budget.
Kodak’s new Tri-X disposable camera hits shelves soon, loaded with legendary B&W film. At $10 a roll, it’s a budget way to get that iconic grain.
Creator economy tilts from entertainment to education: Twice as many creators now focus on building sustainable businesses through educational content over seeking influencer fame; books and podcasts see a surge in creation.
4 YouTube creators who hit 10M subs in 2023 spill their secrets: love what you do, stick with it, and mind your audience.
📚 Learn & Grow
Phone Photography: From Mediocre to Masterpiece
The Psychology of Social Media: A Deep Dive
Influencer-Brand Dynamics Shift: More Relationship, Less Transaction.
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