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With photo and video sharing becoming the norm, SNS trends are rapidly changing. Mark Zuckerberg of acknowledged underestimating the growth of and discussed the shift from photos to videos on .
How should we as creators leverage the evolution of SNS and AI technology?
From 'Sharing' to 'Conversation' in Photography
Previously, photos were primarily posted on feeds to receive comments. However, the current trend is moving from 'sharing' to 'conversation.' On , videos are exchanged as messages, and has adopted a similar flow through Reels.
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Instead of simply uploading photos, focusing on 'how to share to create dialogue' can lead to creating works that reach more people.
Photo Editing in the AI Era
The AI technology that focuses on is bringing significant changes to the world of photo editing. AI now enables automatic corrections, composition suggestions, and even the creation of composite photos, allowing anyone to easily produce professional-level works.
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However, the most important thing is not to 'rely on technology' but to 'use technology to hone your unique perspective.' Let's find ways to express your unique worldview with the help of AI.
Adapting Photo Styles for the New SNS Era
In the future, the nature of photography will change even further. Photos with storytelling combined with videos, works with strong messaging, and new expression methods utilizing AI—all are important elements to adapt to the evolving SNS era.
While being aware of trends, consider how your photos can become 'conversation starters' and challenge yourself with new expressions.
