Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What did Adrian see at the Photography and Video Show? Canon VR looks cool! Can “felt photography” innovate the way photo competitions are run and exhibitions curated? And how about using all that grip and hardware as a construction set? Picks of the week: Canon's Satellite Olympus Pen Lite E-PL3 Catherine Opie This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) https://adrianstock.com/ (Home) Jeremiah Chechik https://linktr.ee/tinroof_studios Chris Marquardt ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Chris and Jeremiah delve into the pivotal moments shaping the photography and digital content landscape. We celebrate the 24th anniversary of RSS, a key driver in content distribution and podcasting, and dissect the market-shifting acquisition of BorrowLenses by Lensrentals. Additionally, we touch on the controversy surrounding a manipulated photo of Princess Kate and her kids, exploring its implications on media ethics and public trust. Picks of the Week: SEM Selfie - a scanning electron microscopic takes its own selfie. New Ground ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Nikon snagging RED is stirring the pot, mixing Nikon's photo heritage with RED's cinematic flair. While skeptics eye the potential culture clash, Nikon's leap into pro video, wielding RED's 8K and global shutter tech, can't be ignored. Is Nikon stretching its wings, eyeing a spot in the cinema camera limelight, with RED's tech and patents as its ace? The real drama might unfold behind the scenes, as these two companies learn to dance together. Picks of the week: Chris: Photographer: Dmitry Markov, Jeremiah: Elements Photo Magazine Th ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What happens when robots are trained in the classic laws of composition? When they can assess an image and physically move to make a better shot - based on rule of thirds, godlen spiral... Is it art? Are they better than us? What impact does this have on the philosophy of photography? Picks of the week: Prokudin-Gorskii - oldest color photography Pentax Film Project update video Robots shooting commercials This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) h ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Last week someone on the show said: “what good is it if it’s not a shared experience"? That was specifically about media consumption and the prospect of everyone having different and personalised media in the future, but let’s take the thought and dive in. Why do we take photos? Is it for ourselves, for our social impact in the tribe, to further cultural change? Is it possible to capture photos collectively or is photography meditation? Time to philosophise! Picks of the week: Elevenlabs Background Sounds Fuji X100vi Dave Jordano Thi ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Barely a week seems to go by these days without a big announcement in the world of image-related tech. This week we have Sora - video generated by text input you provide as a prompt. It's fair to say the TFOP team have differing views on Sora. Tune in to pick your favourite TFOP team member based on their take ?. Mentioned in the show: Will Smith eating Spaghetti The Movie Rabbit Hole: No CGI is really just invisible CGI Movie recommendation: El Conde Picks of the week: Shuji Nakamura and the blue LEDs UK National AI Strategy Tatuso ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Jeremiah unveils his latest gadget, a camera unlike any other—equipped with spatial capabilities and wearable tech: the Apple Vision Pro. This episode dives into its unique role in photography, dissecting the opportunities and constraints it introduces. We'll explore how it integrates with traditional aspects like sensor technology, lens optics, and mirrorless innovations, alongside the impact of computational photography and autofocus advancements. Join us as we debate the Apple Vision Pro's place in the evolving landscape of photog ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Some photos are famous. But which are the "most famous"? How would you even define that? Time to talk this through as we propose some candidates for most famous photos and talk about why, the impact they have had and what we think the most famous photos of the 21st Century will turn out to be when we get to episode 4,000(ish) ?. Links to photos discussed: Earthrise Tank man Burning monk The cover of Abbey Road The Terror of War Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald Picks of the week: How Europeans perceive A ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Have you ever wanted a VCR that is also a toaster? Do you miss the bedside teasmades of the 1970s? Then this show is for you! Join us, bring your imagination and see what crazy product mashups we can think up! Picks of the week: Marbula 1 Marble Clock pt 1 FFOTO This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) https://adrianstock.com/ (Home) Jeremiah Chechik https://linktr.ee/tinroof_studios Chris Marquardt @chrismarquardt@chaos.social (Mastodon) @chrismar ..read more

Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Happy New Year! We'd like to start 2024 with a little bit of sharing. What better way to do that than an "ask me anything" episode. A chance to learn about the how the team think their locality influences their work, the future of global media businesses and their personal inspiration. Picks of the week: ESP32 + WLED + LED Strip Write down your thoughts and work through them Jamie Lee Taete This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock @ade968@universeodon.com (Mastodon) @Ade968 (Twitter) https://adriansto ..read more