Welcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.

In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul and Dave tackle …

Topics Covered:

In Study of Cybercrime, Users Responded to Phishing Differently Based on What Kind of Device They Used

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney’s Brands to Sora

2025 Word of the Year: Slop

GoPro cameras

Power Mac G4

SONY CAMCORDER Hi8 Review - Using a 30 YEAR OLD CAMERA Today!

Videotape format war

How Kodak Failed

P2 (storage media)

Rochester's Tinseltown to unveil IMAX 70mm projector, enhancing local movie experience

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

🗒 Summary:

In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu welcome their first on-air guest, Jeff Kidd, who typically manages the show's control room, to discuss the technology and history behind cameras. Before diving into the main topic, the group covers recent tech news, including a Carnegie Mellon study indicating that mobile phone users are less likely to click on malware links than PC users due to differing attention contexts. They also discuss Disney's recent $1 billion investment in OpenAI and the Merriam-Webster word of the year, "slop," which refers to the flood of low-quality AI-generated content on the internet.

The core discussion tracks the evolution of video production, sparked by the podcast's upgrade from a single GoPro to a multi-camera setup using Sony mirrorless devices. The trio reflects on the shift from analog to digital, sharing experiences that range from Paul's work with 35mm film to Jeff's time in news broadcasting using expensive, low-capacity P2 cards that required "pre-roll" to capture action without wasting storage. They analyze how the transition from formats like VHS and Betamax to modern, high-capacity digital storage has made editing easier but perhaps less disciplined, ultimately advising listeners to choose equipment - such as smartphones or gimbals like the DJI Osmo - based specifically on their creative goals.

🔗 Links & Resources:

FLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/

FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/

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