Shutter Stories S4 E11: Capturing Tomorrow - The Impact of Future Tech on Imaging

What impact is XR (AI, AR, MR and VR) having on imaging and visual storytelling? Find out more in this episode of Shutter Stories…
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From the dawn of the daguerreotype to the era of mirrorless technology, the imaging landscape has continually evolved, driven by technological advancements that have reshaped how we capture and tell stories. In fact, we could be living through another leap in imaging technology now, driven by AI.
What lies beyond the current viewfinder? What innovations await us in the next chapter of visual storytelling? What impact will they have on the creative process and the consumer experience?
Alessia Glaviano, Head of Global PhotoVogue and Director of the Photo Vogue Festival and David McClelland, technology expert, journalist and podcaster join host Ilvy Njiokiktjien to explore these topics and share their views.
The conversation covers:
- The impact AI has had on photography
- The difficulties in telling what is actual reality and what has been created by artificial intelligence
- The ethical question that XR raises
- Journalism and Generative AI clashing
- The impact of AI on the news and the elections of 2024
- Copyrights in the world of AI
- The environment impact of XR and the energy required to run these technologies
- The impact of AI on the job market
- AI as a collaborative tool
- Authenticity
- The growth of promtographers
- XR as a tool for democratising the imaging industry
- Predictions for the future
More about Alessia Glaviano
Leading figure in international photographic criticism.
Over 20 years experience working at Condé Nast in various roles, starting as a photo editor at Vogue in 2001.
Launched PhotoVogue in 2001 - an industry-leading platform exemplifying diversity behind the camera and a multitude of perspectives. Users worldwide (amateurs to professionals) can share their photographs which published online under the curatorial supervision of professional photo editors
Launched the Photo Vogue Festival in 2016 as a place to further the conversation around the promotion of creativity, diversity and justice in image-making.
More about David McClelland
Technology journalist, presenter and podcaster with a specialism in the intersection between creativity and technology
Featured in various programmes for the BBC and written for publications including TechRadar, and Wired
Keynote speaker for clients including Adobe, BT and HSBC
More about Ilvy Njiokiktjien:
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a world-renowned Dutch photojournalist and Canon ambassador. She is committed to documenting the social and political issues that shape our world. Her work is characterised by a sensitive eye and a compassionate and personal relationship with her subjects. She takes these qualities into her podcast interviews, making each episode of Shutter Stories an in-depth, personal and inspiring conversation with incredible guests.
More about Shutter Stories:
A podcast with inspiration, technical discussions and pro tips on how to make it in the industry from influential photographers, filmmakers and industry leaders from around the world.