The Alan Smithee Roundtable podcast wrapped up its fourth season with a discussion focusing on the evolving landscape of the film and post-production industry amid technological advancement and economic challenges. Hosts Scott Simmons, Katie Hinson, and Michael Kammes reflected on recent AI-driven trends and their implications for creative professionals and the broader industry.

The three discussed recent news about the rapid full release of DaVinci Resolve 21 and its iPad update, but quickly pivoted to exploring AI’s dual nature as both an opportunity and a source of controversy. While Amazon’s AI Creators Fund aims to support innovative projects using generative AI, the backlash against filmmaker Jorge Gutierrez illustrated the tensions between traditional artistry and emergent technologies.

Listen in to hear AI’s winners and losers in video editing software ecosystems, and update about Katie’s new venture and much more.

Show notes:

Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as Assemblyman Nick Schultz Rallies Support in Burbank: ‘We Should Have Done This a Decade Ago’: 

Entertainment Commission Scrapped in Nashville Mayor’s Proposed Budget: 

AI On the Lot 

Amazon announced 3 AI created animation films using their AI tool. 

Amazon Creator fund

AI Animated Series

One Cool Thing:

Katie- music video Time Machine

https://unnecessaryinventions.com/

Michael- Bitfocus Companion + Streamdeck or similar – automate all of the things. 

Scott- Finally, a bookmark manager I love!

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