October 8, 2025 • 3 mins
Join Jake Seal as he dives into how technology is revolutionizing film production. From drones and CGI to advanced editing tools, Jake shares insights on how these innovations are shaping storytelling, expanding creative possibilities, and transforming the way movies are made today.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Technology has completely transformed the way we make films today,
and as someone who's been in the industry for years,
I find it both exciting and challenging. When I started out,
filmmaking was a very different world. Cameras were bulkier, editing
was a painstakingly manual process, and visual effects required entire
teams working for months, if not years. Today it feels
(00:24):
like the rules have changed completely and the opportunities are endless.
One of the biggest shifts I've seen is in the
way we capture footage. Digital cameras with incredibly high resolutions,
drones and even light weight stabilizers allow filmmakers to achieve
shots that were once impossible or far too expensive. I
(00:44):
remember a time when shooting aerial footage meant renting a helicopter.
Now a drone can give you breath taking aerial perspectives
with a fraction of the budget, and it can be
operated by a single person. This level of accessibility has
opened doors for aa independent filmmakers, which I find incredibly inspiring.
Another area where technology is changing the game as visual effects.
(01:09):
CGI used to be a massive investment, and only blockbuster
films could afford the kind of elaborate effects we see today.
Now software has become more sophisticated and user friendly. Even
on smaller productions, we can create worlds, creatures, or effects
that previously would have required a studio sized budget. For me,
(01:31):
that's not just about making films look cooler, it's about storytelling.
Technology allows us to visually tell stories that were impossible
to imagine decades ago. Post production has also seen a
huge transformation. Editing, color grading, sound design, all of it
can now be done faster and with more precision thanks
(01:51):
to software advancements. Collaboration has become more seamless too. Cloud
based platforms allow editors directly and VFX artists to work
together in real time, regardless of location. This has made
international collaborations smoother and has expanded the creative possibilities exponentially.
(02:12):
Of course, the rise of streaming and digital distribution platforms
is also influencing how films are made. Audiences now expect
high quality content that can be consumed across multiple devices.
That expectation drives filmmakers like me to think differently about production, design, pacing,
and even storytelling techniques. Technology is no longer just a tool.
(02:36):
It's a partner in the creative process. What excites me
most is that these advancements don't just make production faster
or cheaper, they expand the horizon of what we can imagine.
Filmmakers today can experiment, take risks, and push boundaries in
ways that were unimaginable before. But with all these tools,
there's also a responsibility. Technology should serve the story, not
(03:00):
overshadow it. My advice to any aspiring film maker is
to embrace these innovations, but always remember that at the
heart of every great film is a great story. Technology
is changing film making faster than ever, and I truly
believe we're only scratching the surface. As some one who
loves exploring new tools and techniques, I can't wait to
(03:22):
see what the next decade brings for me. Film making
is a mix of art craft and now cutting edge technology,
and that's an incredibly thrilling place to be
Technology has completely transformed the way we make films today,
and as someone who's been in the industry for years,
I find it both exciting and challenging. When I started out,
filmmaking was a very different world. Cameras were bulkier, editing
was a painstakingly manual process, and visual effects required entire
teams working for months, if not years. Today it feels
(00:24):
like the rules have changed completely and the opportunities are endless.
One of the biggest shifts I've seen is in the
way we capture footage. Digital cameras with incredibly high resolutions,
drones and even light weight stabilizers allow filmmakers to achieve
shots that were once impossible or far too expensive. I
(00:44):
remember a time when shooting aerial footage meant renting a helicopter.
Now a drone can give you breath taking aerial perspectives
with a fraction of the budget, and it can be
operated by a single person. This level of accessibility has
opened doors for aa independent filmmakers, which I find incredibly inspiring.
Another area where technology is changing the game as visual effects.
(01:09):
CGI used to be a massive investment, and only blockbuster
films could afford the kind of elaborate effects we see today.
Now software has become more sophisticated and user friendly. Even
on smaller productions, we can create worlds, creatures, or effects
that previously would have required a studio sized budget. For me,
(01:31):
that's not just about making films look cooler, it's about storytelling.
Technology allows us to visually tell stories that were impossible
to imagine decades ago. Post production has also seen a
huge transformation. Editing, color grading, sound design, all of it
can now be done faster and with more precision thanks
(01:51):
to software advancements. Collaboration has become more seamless too. Cloud
based platforms allow editors directly and VFX artists to work
together in real time, regardless of location. This has made
international collaborations smoother and has expanded the creative possibilities exponentially.
(02:12):
Of course, the rise of streaming and digital distribution platforms
is also influencing how films are made. Audiences now expect
high quality content that can be consumed across multiple devices.
That expectation drives filmmakers like me to think differently about production, design, pacing,
and even storytelling techniques. Technology is no longer just a tool.
(02:36):
It's a partner in the creative process. What excites me
most is that these advancements don't just make production faster
or cheaper, they expand the horizon of what we can imagine.
Filmmakers today can experiment, take risks, and push boundaries in
ways that were unimaginable before. But with all these tools,
there's also a responsibility. Technology should serve the story, not
(03:00):
overshadow it. My advice to any aspiring film maker is
to embrace these innovations, but always remember that at the
heart of every great film is a great story. Technology
is changing film making faster than ever, and I truly
believe we're only scratching the surface. As some one who
loves exploring new tools and techniques, I can't wait to
(03:22):
see what the next decade brings for me. Film making
is a mix of art craft and now cutting edge technology,
and that's an incredibly thrilling place to be
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