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The Changing Landscape of Filmmaking

With AI-generated art becoming more common, it can be unsettling to realise that something we admire wasn’t created by a human. The Hollywood writers’ strikes have highlighted the need for protections around AI in filmmaking, ensuring it doesn’t replace or undermine human creativity. While AI has potential, it still can’t match the emotional depth of human storytelling, but for how long?

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October 21, 2024 by Accessibility Art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computers Corporate Culture Digital Digital Entertainment Life digital labor Digital Media European Union Freedom of speech Global developments Language Legal Research Media Movies News Technology Television Virtual Visionaries 6

A love letter to Letterboxd

This week, I explore a little further into an app I really have enjoyed using, namely Letterboxd, which is like Goodreads, but for films. You can track what you’ve watched, share reviews, and connect with others who love cinema. Started in 2011 by two New Zealanders, it’s grown into a massive community. Whether it’s logging a favorite film or reading others’ takes, Letterboxd makes discovering movies even more fun.

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October 5, 2024 by Apps Consumption Culture Digital Entertainment Media Online Community Reviews Social Media Virtual Visionaries 4

Who decides what our relationship with the digital will be?

In this blog, I share how the digital world plays a significant role in my daily life and how, for the most part, this connection has been beneficial to me. However, I also reflect on the delicate balance between healthy and unhealthy digital usage, exploring how it can sometimes lead to addiction and excessive behaviors. To shed light on this issue, I discuss a lawsuit that points to those who might be driving these troubling patterns.

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September 15, 2024 by Computers Consumerism Consumption Culture Digital Internet Media Media Maesters Virtual Visionaries 0