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🤖 AI Films Are...Just Boring?
Love Machina, a tale from the future you'll want to swipe right on🤖; ; Cam Kirk clicks into genius mode📸; JKR steers Uber's brand evo🚗.
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JKR: The Uber Driver Who Shifted Gear and Revolutionized Brands. Buckle up for this one!
In today's rundown:
📸 Sony Awards Snap Happy
🎞️ Nvidia's HDR Magic
📈 Reddit's Big Valuation
🔥 Press Worthy Stories
📚 Learn & Grow
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VISUAL CREATORS
LOVE MACHINA | PHOTO BY PETER SILLEN
AI took Sundance by storm as AI-generated nudes of Taylor Swift became a hot topic.
Additionally, Love Machina and Eternal You, two documentaries at this year's Sundance Film Festival, showcased the potential dark side of AI when it comes to matters of the heart.
Love Machina follows the story of Marbina, a married couple who've invested heavily in AI to make their love immortal.
Meanwhile, Eternal You explores how different people use AI to cope with the loss of loved ones.
Both films raise ethical questions about AI's role in relationships and grieving.
However, the films themselves didn't seem to offer many groundbreaking answers, leaving some to wonder if the documentaries missed an opportunity to truly delve into the complexities of AI and human emotion.
Many said that the documentaries raised more questions than they answered, but also failed to dive deep enough and offer new perspectives.
Are we talking about AI just to talk about AI?
Did Sundance miss the mark on AI and love?Vote to see live results! |
Yesterday’s poll:
Peeps, which photography category steals your focus?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🏠 Students' Home Sweet Home
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🌄 Youths' Wide Open Spaces
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 📸 Can't decide, love 'em all (2)
🔥 Press Worthy
Canon's EOS R camera may not see a refresh, but some photographers are dreaming of a retro reboot.
LA jury clears tattoo artist Kat Von D in a copyright case over her iconic Miles Davis ink. “Two years of a nightmare,” Von D said. What does this mean for photographers and their licensing revenue?
German film company Adox unveils Color Mission Helios, an ultra-low-ISO color film with pastel hues and a nominal sensitivity of ISO 3.
All Apple Everything: Shooting and Editing Video with Full Apple Workflow. A successful, and joyful, experience? Went better than expected.
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📚 Learn & Grow
Marketing Strategies for Photographers That Attract Clients Fast
Finding the Perfect White Balance for a Landscape Photo in Lightroom
How To Make Money From Photography in 2024
🔥 Get unlimited access to a global network of perfect shooting locations & studios, top-notch equipment and 10’000+ talented professionals 🎥
PRODUCTION MASTERY
The Creator’s Lab by Cam Kirk
Atlanta-based photographer Cam Kirk, known for his work with hip-hop artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Luh Tyler, is building a creative empire.
On top of his commercial shoots for brands like Coca-Cola and Nike, he runs The Collective Gallery, a talent agency for photographers, and Cam Kirk Studios, a bustling photography hub.
He’s also launched CKS, a content streaming network, and teamed up with Billionaire Boys Club to open The Creator’s Lab—an ATL community space.
Knowing how tough it can be to break into photography, Kirk’s been mentoring up-and-comers at Night School, a free workshop series that’s minted photographers for big players like the White House and Nike.
He’s an extreme example of how far photography can take you, with some hustle and creativity. Who said there wasn’t any money in photography?
“Self-promotion and self-interest are always counterproductive... individuals and communities should really try to step outside of themselves and their personal interests, and genuinely look at how they can aid in improving the lives of others.” - Justin French
Is Cam Kirk spreading himself too thin?Vote to see live results! |
Yesterday’s poll:
Is HDR worth the high cost?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 💰 Absolutely
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🎨 Nope, a gimmick
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 📺 Undecided 🤷♂️
🔥 Press Worthy
Adobe Stock’s 4K video play could change the game for filmmakers. “With this new offering, you can zoom, crop, and manipulate your footage in ways that HD simply can’t handle…It’s about giving your narrative the depth, detail, and dynamism it deserves.” — Adobe.
3D-printed camera by Boaz offers Raspberry Pi photographers a keyboard-free shooting experience that you can print at home.
In a NY settlement, artist Richard Prince will pay $650K to photographers Donald Graham and Eric McNatt over copyright violations tied to his New Portraits series, which featured images from Instagram users as well as pros like Graham and McNatt without permission.
George Carlin's estate is suing over an AI-generated comedy special that tried to mimic Carlin's style. It's a battle over more than just laughs.
📚 Learn & Grow
Can Filmmakers Make Money on OnlyFans?
Subjective Cinema — Types and Techniques in Filmmaking
Impossible Things VS Imagen VS Aftershoot | AI Photo Editor Comparison
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CREATOR ECONOMY
When is a rebrand, not a rebrand? Uber unveils a new brand architecture, keeping its iconic logo but consolidating its various services under a unified look.
The move reflects Uber's goal to be more than just a ride-hailing app, with ventures in food delivery, freight, and more.
Design agency JKR worked to create a flexible system that could adapt to Uber's expanding portfolio while maintaining recognition.
The updated branding allows for creative expression in different sectors while staying true to Uber's black-and-white roots.
It's a strategic play to make the brand synonymous with mobility, wherever you're going or whatever you need.
Company Rebrands:Vote to see live results! |
Yesterday’s poll:
Will Reddit's lowered IPO expectations impact its future?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 💼 Significantly
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤷 Hard to say
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 📉 It's a bad sign
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🔥 Press Worthy
Lockdown made Jessi’s freelance photo gigs a no-go. So she made her own backdrops, launching The Backdrop Collective to splendid success—$7.5k in month one. Turns out you can make money in photography without being a photographer. Be creative.
Climate Spring’s new Development Fund extends funding beyond scripted content, now backing innovative unscripted shows that educate and entertain on climate issues.
Photographer Justin Mott shares tips to combat a creative rut: Explore diverse art, set weekly goals, stay consistent (even an hour a week helps), join clubs for community and avoid gear obsession. Now get out there and shoot!
Google Arts unveils Art Selfie 2: Snap a modern selfie, morph into a medieval knight or an astronaut – now with 25+ historic styles.
📚 Learn & Grow
The 10 best AI-powered tools for photo editing
Agency acquisitions are heating up—who’s buying and which ones might be sold next
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