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Huge New Trending Genre of Photography

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1) Hasselblad comeback + AI workflow implications (tethering + Capture One)

  • The hosts discuss Hasselblad’s “major comeback” and why it matters now, given AI-related backlash and changing post-production workflows.
  • A practical claim: Capture One can now open Hasselblad files, removing a prior pain point where Hasselblad workflows relied more heavily on proprietary tools and were less smooth for import/capture.
  • They speculate Hasselblad tethering may arrive by the end of the year—tethering integrated into a mainstream workflow like Capture One.
  • If true, this could improve Hasselblad usability for client work, where tethered shooting and rapid approvals can be a major advantage.

2) “Anti-AI” backlash: why AI editing + AI-generated results are being resisted

The episode argues AI is struggling due to the quality distribution of training data:

  • They describe a “bell-shaped curve” idea:
    • Most photography online is mediocre, so AI tends to learn from bad examples.
  • As a result, AI may not handle what “good” looks like reliably.
    • They give examples involving skin appearance and common edits.
  • Brands are portrayed as running anti-AI marketing campaigns while still using AI internally.
  • The hosts say their own studio workflows use AI only where it saves time (for example, masking)—but they still need manual correction when it fails.

3) Masking automation: useful for some jobs, not reliable for complex edges

AI masking is presented as a partial solution:

  • For many product/packshot situations with clean geometry, AI can be accurate enough.
  • For difficult subjects—especially hair—AI is considered untrustworthy, and manual work remains necessary.

4) New “social-first” photography/videography genre (content volume + pricing realities)

A major theme is a growing photography/video style built for social and ads:

  • Social-first campaigns: content optimized for fast consumption on social platforms.
  • Specialized sub-agencies within large ad networks are now focusing on this format.
  • Pricing analysis:
    • Social-first pricing can be “high daily,” but licensing/usage assumptions are more constrained.
    • The hosts describe a negotiation where a “social-first” quote came far below standard per-day rates.
    • They refused, believing the work would be more complex and expensive than “iPhone-only” deliverables.

5) Why social-first often favors portrait video (and why they’ll shoot twice)

  • The hosts argue social-first deliverables often must be portrait to fit platform behavior and avoid awkward cropping.
  • Their practical workflow: to cover both formats, they expect to shoot twice—portrait + landscape—rather than crop one version.

6) Osmo Pocket / small gimbal cameras vs big rigs (production convenience + grading ecosystem)

They discuss a category of lightweight cameras, like DJI Osmo Pocket 3:

  • Strengths:
    • Lightweight and discreet
    • Good for behind-the-scenes, events, and situations where a large “pro rig” changes how people act
    • Works well for vlog-style output and smaller crews
  • Alternatives/competitors:
    • Insta360 is mentioned as offering similar options
  • Pipeline considerations:
    • Different devices produce a different “look,” so matching footage often requires more than simple white-balance adjustments.
    • An ecosystem approach (e.g., DJI drone + Osmo Action + Osmo Pocket) can yield more consistent footage across devices.

7) “Good enough” vs obsession with tools

  • The hosts reflect on a recurring philosophy: spending too much time and effort on tech can reduce creativity.
  • Small cameras (like Osmo Pocket-class gear) are positioned as tools that help prioritize:
    • Production
    • Output volume
    • Less time chasing perfect technical setup

8) Proper capture to avoid pixel warping (technical camera + geometry)

  • The hosts emphasize capture correctness:
    • If you need to “fix” perspective/keystone by warping pixels in post, it can degrade important details like logos and branding.
  • Their suggestion: use technical cameras / correct capture geometry instead of relying on Photoshop stretching and warping.

9) YouTube “photo channel” discussion (personal viewing + learning focus)

They compare channel interests and how priorities have shifted:

  • One host watches more videography/cinematography channels now rather than focusing on still-photo basics.
  • They mention recommendations (centered on entertainment and storytelling), including creators such as:
    • Philip Bloom
    • Carl Taylor
    • Thomas Heaton
    • Chase Jarvis
    • Peter McKinnon
    • grainy days
    • David (DigitalRev TV mentions)
    • plus other creators referenced in the segment.

Key product/feature takeaways (as stated)

  • Capture One support for Hasselblad files (claimed as newly possible).
  • Possible Hasselblad tethering “by end of year” (speculation).
  • AI masking:
    • Good for simple edges/shapes
    • Less reliable for hair/complex boundaries
  • Osmo Pocket-class cameras:
    • Small/discreet
    • Often “good enough” for content volume
    • More consistent footage when used within a matching device ecosystem
  • Social-first deliverables:
    • Portrait-first framing
    • Cropping compromises are common
    • Likely need to shoot two versions (portrait + landscape)

Main speakers/sources

  • The discussion is led by two podcast hosts (one named Rob during the conversation, with the other co-host speaking throughout).
  • Referenced external creators/channels include:
    • Philip Bloom, Carl Taylor, Thomas Heaton, Chase Jarvis, Peter McKinnon, grainy days, David (DigitalRev TV), and others mentioned briefly (including cycling/podcasting-related creators).

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