SHUTTER & ALGORITHMS

Share Your Thoughts Clients are using AI as an excuse to discount creative work. This episode breaks down what is really happening underneath that pressure, why the hype cycle matters to your business, and why reliability is the advantage that keeps creators valuable even as tools get faster. In This Episode •The “AI discount” moment: when the scope is clear, but your value gets questioned anyway...

Share Your Thoughts In this episode of Shutter & Algorithms, I’m joined by Nicole Murphy, founder and CEO of Barter Black. We talk about what it takes to build a sustainable digital economy rooted in trust, transparency, and collaboration. Nicole breaks down the real challenges facing today’s entrepreneurs and creators, including limited access to resources, marketplace inequity, and the press...

Share Your Thoughts In this episode of Shutter & Algorithms , Daniel explores the ethical crossroads facing modern creatives as AI becomes embedded in every part of visual storytelling. We break down the real questions creators should be asking: Where’s the line between assistance and authorship? How do we stay transparent with clients and audiences? What does “creative integrity” mean when al...

Share Your Thoughts What happens when technology fails mid-project? During a recent conference headshot session, my entire AI-assisted workflow went silent — no Wi-Fi, no automation, no backup, only instinct. What followed wasn’t chaos; it was clarity. In this episode, I share how a small technical failure turned into a lesson on adaptability, patience, and creative control. The Human Algorithm ex...

Share Your Thoughts Every creative journey evolves. What starts as curiosity often evolves into something larger, reflecting how we grow, learn, and adapt. In this special episode, Daniel shares the story of how The Photographer's Notebook evolved into Making Sense of Technology in Multimedia , and ultimately, into Shutter & Algorithms. It's a reflection on clarity, focus, and what h...

Share Your Thoughts Unlock the secrets of empathic technology and elevate your creative storytelling! Imagine a voice interface that not only hears you but truly understands your emotions. Our latest episode explores Hume's revolutionary Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). We'll explore how EVI is set to transform the workflows of photographers, filmmakers, and podcasters by providing real-t...

Share Your Thoughts Episode Overview On this episode of Making Sense Of Technology in Multimedia , my guest, Nejc Sušec, is experienced in various creative roles and advocates for fusing artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity. We discuss the impacts of AI on creativity, addressing fears about AI replacing jobs and the importance of striking a balance between technology and the human touch in...

Share Your Thoughts In this episode of the Making Sense of Technology and Multimedia Podcast, host Daniel Douglas explores the world of speech synthesis and AI voice cloning. He discusses the background of speech synthesis technology, from early attempts using mechanical parts to the advancements in neural networks that have led to more natural and humanlike speech. Daniel also shares his personal...

Share Your Thoughts Hey there, where I've been, or why are there no new episodes? Well, it's great to have you back for a new episode of "Making Sense of Multimedia"! I have some fantastic news to share today that I am excited about. So, here's the scoop: this episode will be short and sweet. The best part is that I am moving the podcast in a new direction you'll love...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Today, my guest is Carl Robinson, the co-founder, and CEO of Rumble Studio. This software company helps companies create podcasts for marketing using cutting-edge voice technology. Carl is also the host of the Voice Tech Podcast and has interviewed more than 100 experts in voice technology. Carl's ambition is to democratize audio content creation so that...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode In this episode, Forrest Tuff is the Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning, multimedia production company whose clientele ranges from small businesses and government agencies to Fortune 100 corporations and he has a major motion picture with 20th Century Fox. He talks about leaving a legacy and he inspires others to dare and believes tha...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode A photographer that photographs couples in their best state with an interesting and unusual twist on photography that she calls relationship photography!  What to Listen For What is Relationship Photography How she got started  How this genre of photography helps couples AND photographers alike Check-in with ST Rappaport   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Who says you can’t start a business in today’s climate?   Don't let the actions of the world today deter you from your dreams.  The Cork Bros are doing it in Atlanta and they share their story with us in today's episode.  What to Listen For Who are the Cork Bros How they started in business - How failure helped them Digital Content Creation Check-in...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode We all had to start somewhere. Gaby Deimeke is an adventurous, energetic photographer who has a wide range of hands-on professional photography experience through freelance projects and assignments in over 26 countries and 140 cities.    What to Listen For Gaby's Background in Photography - How She Got Started Bridal/Street/Gallery/Freelance Work - She C...

Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Due to the global pandemic, more people are recording podcasts, creating video presentations, or attending meetings and conferences virtually . Working from home has become the new normal may be that way for the foreseeable future. Brendan Kumarasamy talks about techniques to get you ready to present on camera.    What to Listen For Structure - Good Habits vs...

Share Your Thoughts Change has come to The Photographers' Notebook Podcast . The show has undergone a rebranding, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to the new format, Making Sense Of Multimedia Podcast . Do you have ideas for new show content?  Go to Speakpipe.com/MakingSenseOf and record your message, I'll even play it on the show. 

Share Your Thoughts About The Episode Photography has changed drastically over the past 5 to 10 years; with smartphones and affordable digital SLR cameras, more people are shooting their own images like never before.  Learning how to take great images helps tell our stories.  In this episode, my guest will talk about the importance of photography, why educating yourself and photography workshops a...

Share Your Thoughts About The Episode On the inaugural episode of The Photographers Notebook, a special guest and expert concert photographer stopped by the studio and shared his knowledge on how he got started in the lucrative field of concert photography. What to Listen For How to get started in concert photography. Challenges you will face and how to overcome them. Practical steps in becoming a...