SHUTTER & ALGORITHMS

Daniel Douglas

Shutter & Algorithms explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and craft—where cameras, code, and artistry meet. Hosted by photographer and creative technologist Daniel Douglas, each episode unpacks how modern tools are transforming the way we capture, edit, and share stories. From AI-driven workflows to lighting setups, client communication, and creative strategy, this show helps visual creators stay inspired and stay current. Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or content creator, you’ll find practical insights, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives on what it means to create in the age of intelligent tools. Because creativity isn’t being replaced — it’s being redefined. 💬 Share Your ThoughtsHave a question, idea, or perspective you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you. Use the Share Your Thoughts button on the Shutter & Algorithms podcast page to send a quick voice note or message — your insight might even appear in a future episode.This show grows through conversation. Let’s explore creativity and technology together.

  1. The Evolution of a Creative Journey — From The Photographer’s Notebook to Shutter & Algorithms

    1D AGO

    The Evolution of a Creative Journey — From The Photographer’s Notebook to Shutter & Algorithms

    Share Your Thoughts Every creative journey evolves. What starts as curiosity often evolves into something larger, reflecting how we grow, learn, and adapt. In this special episode, Daniel shares the story of how The Photographer's Notebook evolved into Making Sense of Technology in Multimedia, and ultimately, into Shutter & Algorithms. It's a reflection on clarity, focus, and what happens when creativity meets technology head-on. Through personal storytelling and honest insight, Daniel reveals why this next chapter isn't about starting over; it's about refining the vision. He explains how the show's focus expanded from photography alone to the broader world of visual storytelling, creative tools, and the human side of AI in the arts. If you've ever felt the urge to change, grow, or discover a more authentic expression of your creative self, this episode will deeply resonate with you. 🔑 Key Takeaways Why creative evolution matters more than reinventionLessons learned from The Photographer's Notebook and Making Sense of Technology in MultimediaHow clarity and focus shape long-term creative growthThe meaning behind Shutter & Algorithms and how it reflects the future of creative storytellingWhat to expect next: tools, techniques, and ideas at the intersection of art and technology🔗 Links & Resources 🎙️ Listen + Subscribe → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow Daniel → @danieldouglasphotography 💻 Visit → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📰 Newsletter Sign-Up → (coming soon) 🎙️ Shutter & Algorithms — exploring the tech side of visual storytelling, where creativity meets technology. Hosted by Daniel Douglas | © 2025 CliqueMedia Productions 💻 Learn more → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow on Instagram → @danieldouglasphotography 📬 Join the community → Newsletter coming soon 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    7 min
  2. Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives

    05/30/2024

    Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives

    Share Your Thoughts Unlock the secrets of empathic technology and elevate your creative storytelling! Imagine a voice interface that not only hears you but truly understands your emotions. Our latest episode explores Hume's revolutionary Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). We'll explore how EVI is set to transform the workflows of photographers, filmmakers, and podcasters by providing real-time emotional feedback, adding a new layer of depth to their work. Discover how this cutting-edge technology interprets the emotional undertones in conversations and descriptions, offering invaluable insights to enhance your visual and auditory narratives. But that's not all! We also navigate the broader landscape of AI in creative processes, uncovering how these advanced technologies can assist in script development and emotional analysis during production and even post-production. Whether you're behind a camera or a microphone, learn how AI tools can empower you to heighten your storytelling, engage your audience more effectively, and push the creative envelope. Join us as we build a community of tech-savvy creatives, encouraging you to share your experiences and explore the endless possibilities at the intersection of technology and creativity. Watch the interaction with the EVI on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@cliquemediaproductions. Hume's Website: https://www.hume.ai/ Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launStart for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.🎙️ Shutter & Algorithms — exploring the tech side of visual storytelling, where creativity meets technology. Hosted by Daniel Douglas | © 2025 CliqueMedia Productions 💻 Learn more → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow on Instagram → @danieldouglasphotography 📬 Join the community → Newsletter coming soon 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    22 min
  3. Humanizing Technology: The Intersection of AI and Creativity

    01/23/2024

    Humanizing Technology: The Intersection of AI and Creativity

    Share Your Thoughts Episode Overview On this episode of Making Sense Of Technology in Multimedia, my guest, Nejc Sušec, is experienced in various creative roles and advocates for fusing artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity. We discuss the impacts of AI on creativity, addressing fears about AI replacing jobs and the importance of striking a balance between technology and the human touch in creative endeavors. Our discussion leads us to the ethics of AI, data privacy, and multimedia's democratization concept. Nejc advises beginners who want to integrate AI into their creative processes and describes the AI tools he uses himself. Key Topics Discussed AI in Creative Processes: Nejc emphasizes the importance of integrating AI to enhance, not replace, human creativity in multimedia.AI Fears and Ethical Considerations: The conversation covers common apprehensions and ethical aspects regarding AI, advocating for a balanced approach to its integration in creative industries.AI as a Creative Tool: Nejc positions AI as a significant tool in creative endeavors, encouraging professionals to view it as an assistive technology rather than a competing force.Advice on AI Adoption: Nejc provides practical advice on adopting AI in professional workflows, recommending a gradual approach with familiar tools like language models and image generators.Online Training and Resources: Nejc talks about his services and resources available for those interested in exploring AI applications in multimedia.Human-Centric Technology: The discussion continually highlights the need for a human-centric approach in the development and application of AI technologies in creative fields.Episode Highlights  Nejc’s experience in various roles in the creative field, including social media content, marketing campaigns, video editing, and animation.Strategies for combining technology with creativity in multimedia.Addressing the fear of technology and embracing the unknown.The role of AI as a powerful tool in disrupting and enhancing creative processes.Insights into the ethical considerations and human decisions in the use of AI.Nejc's perspective on democratization in multimedia and the importance of individual creativity.Resources Mentioned Nejc Sušec's Website: https://www.nejcsusec.art/Online Training Programs: In his Masterclass, you will learnCore creative concepts for working with AIHow to create personalized assistantsHow to create highly intentional imagesHow to develop a full creative pipeline with AIIndividual and collaborative WorkflowsBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launStart for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as liFree delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.🎙️ Shutter & Algorithms — exploring the tech side of visual storytelling, where creativity meets technology. Hosted by Daniel Douglas | © 2025 CliqueMedia Productions 💻 Learn more → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow on Instagram → @danieldouglasphotography 📬 Join the community → Newsletter coming soon 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    39 min
  4. Technology Series: Voice Technology

    03/09/2022

    Technology Series: Voice Technology

    Share Your Thoughts About This Episode Today, my guest is Carl Robinson, the co-founder, and CEO of Rumble Studio. This software company helps companies create podcasts for marketing using cutting-edge voice technology. Carl is also the host of the Voice Tech Podcast and has interviewed more than 100 experts in voice technology. Carl's ambition is to democratize audio content creation so that businesses large and small can establish a presence on the audio channels of the future.  What to Listen For How living abroad has impacted his life and ambition in Artificial Intelligence Audio Marketing & Business PodcastingAsynchronous Audio CreationVoice TechnologyDemocratizing AudioWhat is Rumble StudioCheck-in with Carl Sign up for a free trial at https://rumble.studio/ and create your first interview right now.Audio Newsletter with articles, podcasts, tips & tools. Subscribe now: https://rumble.studio/resources/newsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/rumble_studioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumble_studio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rumblestudioLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rumblestudio/Voice Tech Podcast: https://voicetechpodcast.com/Shoutout To The Show Would you like to leave a comment on this episode or suggest content for this show? Go to SpeakPipe.com/MakingSenseOf and leave a brief audio voice message. I listen to them all and will play it on the next podcast!Listen and subscribe to Making Sense Of Multimedia Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, or your favorite podcasting app. Or directly here, Making Sense Of Multimedia.TU96xZNNzxr4FGt764I6 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launStart for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.🎙️ Shutter & Algorithms — exploring the tech side of visual storytelling, where creativity meets technology. Hosted by Daniel Douglas | © 2025 CliqueMedia Productions 💻 Learn more → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow on Instagram → @danieldouglasphotography 📬 Join the community → Newsletter coming soon 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    47 min
  5. Video - Technology Series: Filmpreneur

    10/27/2020

    Video - Technology Series: Filmpreneur

    Share Your Thoughts About This Episode In this episode, Forrest Tuff is the Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning, multimedia production company whose clientele ranges from small businesses and government agencies to Fortune 100 corporations and he has a major motion picture with 20th Century Fox. He talks about leaving a legacy and he inspires others to dare and believes that with faith, tenacity, and the right team you can achieve your greatest ambitions.  What to Listen For Background on ForrestAuthor of Children's book & upcoming bookOne Vision Productions BusinessSetting GoalsGrowing your BusinessChallengesTV Show Host - Tuff TalkMultimedia TodayGiving BackCheck-in with Forrest Website: http://www.onevisprod.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForrestTuffInstagram: https://instagram.com/ForrestTuffFacebook: https://facebook.com/ForrestTuff1Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forresttuff/Tuff Talk Show: https://youtube.com/TuffTalkShowShoutout To The Show Would you like to leave a comment on this episode or suggest content for this show?  Go to SpeakPipe.com/MakingSenseOf and leave a brief audio voice message.  I listen to them all and will play it on the next podcast!Listen and subscribe to Making Sense Of Multimedia Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, or your favorite podcasting app.  Or directly here, Making Sense Of MultimediaSiteground Webhosting PlatformCrafted for Easy Website Management. Trusted by the owners of 2,000,000 domains.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.🎙️ Shutter & Algorithms — exploring the tech side of visual storytelling, where creativity meets technology. Hosted by Daniel Douglas | © 2025 CliqueMedia Productions 💻 Learn more → www.shutterandalgorithms.com 📸 Follow on Instagram → @danieldouglasphotography 📬 Join the community → Newsletter coming soon 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    38 min

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Shutter & Algorithms explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and craft—where cameras, code, and artistry meet. Hosted by photographer and creative technologist Daniel Douglas, each episode unpacks how modern tools are transforming the way we capture, edit, and share stories. From AI-driven workflows to lighting setups, client communication, and creative strategy, this show helps visual creators stay inspired and stay current. Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or content creator, you’ll find practical insights, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives on what it means to create in the age of intelligent tools. Because creativity isn’t being replaced — it’s being redefined. 💬 Share Your ThoughtsHave a question, idea, or perspective you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you. Use the Share Your Thoughts button on the Shutter & Algorithms podcast page to send a quick voice note or message — your insight might even appear in a future episode.This show grows through conversation. Let’s explore creativity and technology together.