Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research Investments News 

Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research

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  Captions, the generative video creation and editing platform, announced it has raised $60 million in Series C funding led by Index Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $100 million for a valuation of $500 million. Returning investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia Capital, while new investors include Adobe Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, and actor/musician Jared Leto. The... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone News 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone

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Insta360 has introduced a smartphone stabilizer that connects to an iPhone with the DockKit connector. The Insta360 Flow Pro is an AI-tracking smartphone stabilizer that is the first DockKit-enabled gimbal. The company says the Flow Pro enables accurate tracking with the iPhone’s native camera app and over 200 third-party iOS apps for a seamless shooting experience. Insta360’s AI tracking algorithm, Deep... Read More
NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates Market research 

NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates

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As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next,  said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Today we’re waiting once again,” Kleinhenz said, referring to a point in 2017 when economists were waiting to see if... Read More
GoPro partners with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corp. to expand Japan distribution News 

GoPro partners with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corp. to expand Japan distribution

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GoPro, Inc. announced a new distribution partnership with SoftBank Group’s SB C&S Corporation in Japan to sell GoPro products through one of the largest sales networks in the region. The deal enables SB C&S to provide its retail customers with the full range of GoPro cameras and accessories. Now, customers in Japan will have greater access to a wide selection... Read More
Lomography debuts LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 color-negative film New Products 

Lomography debuts LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 color-negative film

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Lomography debuts a limited edition of its LomoChrome Color ’92 ISO 400 in 35 mm, 120, and 110 formats. LomoChrome Color ’92 Sun-kissed,  now available for immediate shipping, is “crafted to capture the essence of a golden-hour glow with warm orange and yellow hues, this enchanting emulsion beckons further creativity with a burst of 90s nostalgia,” the company claims. Despite... Read More
ZY Optics unveils the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 for GFX, XCD mounts News 

ZY Optics unveils the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 for GFX, XCD mounts

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Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) unveiled the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6, a prime lens crafted for photographers using GFX and XCD mounts. The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 Lens is available at USD 599. It will be available for purchase through Zhong Yi Optics’ official webstore as well as authorized resellers. The company says the Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 is a versatile... Read More
Transforming Wedding Photography Through Tech, with Vitaly Glebichkin, Retouch4Me News 

Transforming Wedding Photography Through Tech, with Vitaly Glebichkin, Retouch4Me

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Have you wondered what it takes to break into and succeed in the competitive world of wedding photography? Join us as we sit down with Vitaly Glebichkin, a wedding photographer turned tech innovator, who shares his journey from capturing weddings to revolutionizing photo editing software. Learn about the nuances of the wedding photography market, the increasing demand for natural-looking images, and... Read More
Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce News 

Lightricks pivot to Gen AI brings layoffs to 12% of workforce

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Israeli video and image editing mobile apps developer Lightricks, developer of the popular Facetune app, is changing its business focus to generative AI at the expense of some of its app operations, which have not met growth targets, according to Globes. As part of the move, Lightricks is laying off 70 employees, representing 12% of its global workforce. At one time,... Read More
GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23 Events 

GotPhoto holding masterclass for school photographers on July 23

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GotPhoto is holding a webinar on July 23 at 2 pm. EST on “From Pitch to Picture Day: Winning Strategies for School Photographers.” In this masterclass, renowned photographer Jeanine McLeod will reveal her proven strategies for growing a school photography business. You’ll learn: Tips for Acquiring (and Keeping) Schools: Discover essential tactics for landing new school contracts and maintaining long-lasting... Read More
FUJIFILM Australia opens Fujifilm House of Photography in a new location Events News 

FUJIFILM Australia opens Fujifilm House of Photography in a new location

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FUJIFILM Australia is today celebrating the grand opening of its brand experience centre, Fujifilm House of Photography, with a new location in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). The company said the new Fujifilm House of Photography location offers both professional and enthusiasts’ creators “the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of photography through a number of... Read More
New SeaLife products for underwater photography New Products 

New SeaLife products for underwater photography

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SeaLife has introduced a compact Sea Dragon 3000F Color Boost Photo-Video light. The light features a high-performance COB LED array, delivering 3000 lumens in a smooth 120-degree wide beam. The light offers a 90 CRI (color rendering index) that replicates natural sunlight (A CRI of 100 would be just like natural sunlight). With the addition of the newly patent pending... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone Events Feature News 

Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone

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The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 45th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography with a top prize of $30,000. An additional $10,000 grant will be awarded as a Fellowship, and one Finalist will be deemed worthy of special recognition and presented with a $7,500 grant. The Smith Fund is also accepting applications for its... Read More
Printess combines AI technology with product personalization News 

Printess combines AI technology with product personalization

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Printess GmbH & Co. KG is new company launching a personalization platform, guided by an experienced team with two decades of industry experience. According to the company, the platform “empowers teams to effortlessly design and sell mass-customized products across all devices, eliminating the need for coding. This scalable, cloud-based white-label solution integrates seamlessly with any e-commerce platform, offering a vast... Read More
Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH announces leadership transition, company renaming Marketing 

Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH announces leadership transition, company renaming

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Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH, a leading provider in the photo systems industry, announced a change in leadership and a new name. Effective July 1, 2024, Joachim Klemenz will step down as CEO and previous shareholder of the company. This decision comes as Klemenz reaches the age where he is entitled to enjoy his well-earned pension, the company said Klemenz... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production webinar features output trends, insights Events Feature 

Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production webinar features output trends, insights

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The Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging industry’s leading news source, held the Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production Networks webinar, on Wednesday, June 26, featuring presentations from Cloudprinter, Gooten, HelloPrint, Photo Finale, and Sensaria. Martijn Eier, CEO, provided an overview of Cloudprinter, as a venture-capital-backed global print platform connecting print buyers and print providers in 104 countries. Kathleen Weng, vice president, strategic... Read More