In this episode, Joe Rosensteel and Kathy Campbell discuss the new iOS 17.2 beta feature of capturing spatial video on iPhone, their preferences for video recording, and their thoughts on the Vision Pro format. They also explore their love for experimenting with different fonts, talk about journaling apps, and share their strategies for advising non-techy friends on software updates.
The podcast discusses the challenges and possibilities of capturing spatial video on iPhone, emphasizing the trade-offs in terms of resolution and aspect ratio.
The podcast explores font preferences, highlighting the sensitivity of the topic and the need for efficiency in completing work.
Deep dives
Spatial video and its implications for content creation
The podcast discusses the upcoming iOS 17.2 beta's ability to capture spatial video for viewing on Vision Pro. The speaker, who is a visual effects artist, shares their thoughts on the format, mentioning that it involves shooting with two lenses and has trade-offs in terms of resolution and aspect ratio. While they see potential in spatial video, they believe it's still in the early stages and prioritize detail and fidelity over depth. Another speaker suggests an automatic depth capture feature similar to portrait mode. Overall, the podcast explores the challenges and possibilities of capturing spatial video.
Different preferences and considerations for choosing fonts
In this episode, the podcast discusses the release of monospace fonts by GitHub and asks whether people have strong opinions about the fonts they use for work or note-taking. One speaker shares their love for San Francisco typefaces. Another speaker mentions using different fonts for designing graphic work but sticking with system defaults for regular use. The podcast acknowledges that font choices can be a sensitive topic as people often judge others based on their font preferences. It concludes by highlighting that font preferences may be subject to personal taste and the need to get work done efficiently.
Journaling habits and recommendations
The podcast explores journaling habits and recommendations. One speaker reveals using a pen and paper for journaling, mainly to express thoughts and get them out of their head. Another speaker prefers the idea of an audio-based journaling app. The discussion also touches on the benefits of journaling, the importance of security updates, and the hesitation around major OS updates. The speakers share their varying perspectives on journaling, including personal habits, concerns about time investment, and the value of capturing memories or personal thoughts for future reflection.