AI, Retro Appeal, and Creator Economy: Navigating Visual 1st with Hans Hartman

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! In this interview, Hans Hartman describes the seismic shifts in the imaging industry and how the Visual 1st Conference stands at the epicenter of these changes. Moving to KQED"s spacious headquarters for its 13th edition, this year"s gathering promises an elevated experience with theater-style seating, immersive displays, and the industry"s most forward-thinking voices. Visual 1st creates a uniquely candid environment for industry dialogue. Join us Oct. 28-29 in San Francisco to experience firsthand the technologies and trends shaping the future of visual communication. Agentic AI represents the next frontier beyond the generative AI revolution. Unlike systems that simply create content from prompts, agentic AI accomplishes complex visual goals with minimal user direction. This technology promises to transform everything from editing workflows to print production, potentially creating a "zero click" future for many imaging tasks. Counterbalancing this technological acceleration is the surprising durability of retro imaging. What many dismissed as a passing fad has become an enduring consumer preference, with Fujifilm"s Instax leading substantial market growth and companies like Ricoh/Pentax doubling down on film cameras. The conference explores the rejection of "too perfect" digital imagery, examining why authenticity resonates so powerfully with consumers seeking tactile, imperfect visual exA Case Study In Corporate Fear "A Case Study in Corporate Fear" deconstructs how fear transforms successful... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyMediaclip Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.com Visit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details. Hosted and produced by Gary Pageau Edited by Olivia Pageau Announcer: Erin Manning