Democratizing Filmmaking: The Impact of Smartphones on Cinematic Production

This chapter delves into the evolution of filmmaking technology, showcasing how smartphones have transformed the creative landscape by making it accessible to a larger audience. It contrasts historical advancements, like digital cameras, with the current capabilities of smartphones, emphasizing their ability to produce professional-quality visuals.

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(0:00) Jason and Lon Harris kick off the show

(2:06) Welcome back to Lon Harris and discussion on current events

(6:04) Drones in New Jersey: Security issues and speculations on their origin

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(13:04) Privacy concerns surrounding drone technology (15:27) The future of drone delivery services (19:32) OpenAI's launch of the video generation tool, Sora

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(21:34) The emergence of new mediums from AI tools

(31:04) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://w⁠⁠⁠⁠ww.oracle.com/twist (32:28) Startup of the Day: Remento (43:06) Uber's milestone and the future of ride-sharing (51:14) Alex Gumbel from Quby Technologies joins the TWIST500 (56:00) Economics of mobile micro factories and deskilling labor in home construction (1:04:09) Market demand and strategic focus in construction innovation (1:07:10) Business model, customer base, and production goals for Qubii Technologies (1:11:11) Challenges and future prospects in the construction industry

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