Roundtable: "Machine's Genes" with Peter Dazeley and Chris Marquardt

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month,
our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds.
This month, we are joined by Chris Marquardt of Photography Tips
from the Top Floor, and new author Peter Dazeley.


Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the
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YouTube recommendations


We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if
you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it.
So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from?
What you would recommend to our listeners?


Rob’s Recommendation -
https://www.youtube.com/@badxstudio

Ron’s Recommendation -  When the director is reeeally
good at their job

Chris's Recommendation - Adam Savage’s Tested

Peter's Recommendation -  Click on BBC

Show notes

Influencer prefers using screenshots to the iPhone selfie
camera

Peter's Book, 'Monochrome'

Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’
Identities

Neural radiance fields (NeRF)

Stability AI Boss Admits to Using ‘Billions’ of Images
Without Consent

AI will go open source and on-device

About your hosts

Peter Dazeley studied photography at Holland
Park Comprehensive (now known as the Socialist Eton). He is a
meticulous planner and imaginative problem solver and has
pioneered many photographic techniques that have become the norm.
 His work has won awards from organisations across the
world, including the Association of Photographers, the Royal
Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts
Magazine in Canada, Graphis Inc. in the USA.


Chris Marquardt is a seasoned podcaster,
accomplished photographer, and acclaimed author. His podcasts
delve into a range of topics from the nuances of photography to
the future of creativity, inspiring listeners to explore their
own artistic journeys. His photo tours and workshops offer
hands-on experiences, guiding enthusiasts to capture stunning
visuals and develop their skills. As an author, his insightful
books on photography and film, available in four languages,
provide deep dives into these fascinating subjects.


Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer
specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses,
destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning
author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on
his website or Instagram.


Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer
based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses,
Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He
sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain
they may seem. You can follow him on
his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.