EP15 — AI Tools Every Filmmaker Should Use

Guest: Tim Simmons (Theoretically Media) In today's episode, we have Tim Simmons, an experienced media producer and the founder of Theoretically Media, a channel that, dives into filmmaking, music, writing, and art, all enhanced by the latest AI tools. With over 100K subscribers, he believes in technology's power to elevate independent artists' work. In this interview, Tim emphasizes the advantages of AI tools in giving independent artists a competitive edge and the ability to create high-quality content at a fraction of the cost. He also addresses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding generative AI, highlighting the importance of hard work and the need for continuous learning and experimentation. Timestamps:

Introduction: Tim Simons and Theoretically Media [00:00]

Transition from music tutorials to AI tools [00:55]

The power of generative AI for independent artists [02:19]

Challenges and opportunities in the creative industry with AI [03:15]

Creating high-quality work affordably with AI [05:34]

Budgeting and pricing in AI content creation [06:56]

Estimating time and workflow for AI projects [09:08]

The excitement of AI's early stages [10:31]

Exploring different generative AI workflows [11:24]

Evolution and repetition in creative industries with AI [14:13]

Legalities of generative AI and intellectual property [16:11]

Overcoming FOMO in the AI landscape [19:30]

Tim's approach to sharing AI knowledge [20:49]

Recommended generative AI tools for beginners [23:21]

Staying updated on AI tools and trends [27:43]

Misconceptions about easy AI content creation [30:04]

Future plans and ongoing learning with AI [34:07]

Conclusion: Importance of sharing AI knowledge [37:38] Additional Resources:

• Theoretically Media
• Tim Simmons @ Twitter

About Creativity & Robots:

“A love letter to human creativity, with AI as the stage prop.”

Creativity & Robots is a podcast about human creativity in the age of AI. Creative Strategist and host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Juan Faisal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews creative professionals in various fields to explore the relationship between human creativity and generative AI and how it influences our creative process, the work we do, and the media we consume.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, join us to learn how generative AI can boost your creativity. We'll also discuss ethical implications and question the tech buzz when it doesn't add up.

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