Democratising Filmmaking: The Rise of Generative AI and Text-to-Video Bots
A new wave of generative AI is about to revolutionise and possibly democratise media production, a conference heard. Bots like Midjourney – which create pictures from text prompts – are being used by an increasing number of production companies. But the Media Production and Technology Show was buzzing with discussion of the coming wave of…
Sexy Nurses And Serious White Doctors – AI Content Creation in 2024
Nurses are sexy, doctors are male, and women are young and beautiful. Welcome to the world of AI content generation in 2024. It’s not exactly breaking news that AI can reinforce prejudices already out there in society. What surprised me was now unresponsive it is when you attempt to get it out of these bad…
Why should you vlog?
Vlogging is a quick, simple and cheap way to connect. We all know that the best way to communicate is sitting in a room where you can actively persuade people, answer their questions and just get to know them. But you have other things to do! Vlogging takes this principle and puts it online. You…
Vlogging for Business – some simple resources for getting started
Vlogging is a cheap and easy way to take advantage of the huge benefits of video marketing. Video content helps your website and social media feeds get seen – because the algorithms that run the internet love video. But it also allows you to show potential clients your personality, and do demonstrate your expertise. You…
Filming During Lockdown – Innovative New Approaches
Filming during lockdown IS possible if you use innovative approaches to overcome the obstacles. Here are two real world examples.
Is it safe to film during the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Businesses across the country have found innovative ways to keep working safely through the coronavirus crisis – none more so than the film and TV industries. The fact that dramas are shooting at all during the Covi-19 pandemic is remarkable – let’s face it, social distancing would get in the way of any romantic storyline!…
How to sparkle in a video presentation!
Your business advisor, the media, everyone you ask tells you the same thing. The way to survive lockdown is on social media. And the way to thrive on social? Make a video! Easy eh? Well … possibly not! So you tried. And you hated the results. No way you’re putting THAT on Facebook! Let’s face…
The Lockdown Startup – A Business Story
Finally. I did it. I stepped down from a long, successful career with the BBC. All ready to set up on my own. It was a dream years in the making. To offer my skills as a film-maker to Welsh businesses, voluntary organisations and the public sector. Yes – I was giving up a well…
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Rough Cut Media Ltd 