Episode 169

The Future of Video is Connection

It’s clear the world of video is changing, but what are the most significant shifts facing video creators in the near and distant future? 

On this episode of The Visual Lounge, Matt Pierce, our Learning & Video Ambassador, shares his thoughts on the future of video. Matt has given a presentation on what video creators should expect and asked industry experts, peers and former podcast guests for their predictions. 

Here, he shares some of the most prominent predictions, including how AI will shape production processes, the continued rise of user-generated content and the importance of accessibility. Plus, he explains why, whatever the future holds, authenticity is key. 

Learning points from the episode include: 

  • 0:00 – Introduction 
  • 2:19 – Things have already changed 
  • 3:34 – Are things getting easier? 
  • 4:17 – How AI will impact video 
  • 7:13 – The future of dynamic learning 
  • 8:05 – Enhancing accessibility and functionality 
  • 10:10 – The ongoing rise of user-generated content 
  • 14:50 – Some silly suggestions! 
  • 15:04 – Digitized backgrounds and virtual effects 
  • 15:30 – The importance of authenticity 
  • 17:49 – Maintaining human connection in video 
  • 21:46 – More predictions for the future 
  • 24:24 – Outro 

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About the Podcast

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The Visual Lounge
Discussions about the power of visuals and videos and how to make them even better.

About your host

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Matthew Pierce

Matthew Pierce, Learning & Video Ambassador from TechSmith Corporation, has created videos for learning and marketing for over a decade. He is the lead behind TechSmith Academy, a free platform teaching video and image creation for business, which has been used by tens of thousands of users. He is the host of The Visual Lounge Podcast from TechSmith, which streams live on Youtube and LinkedIn weekly. Matthew is a regular speaker at multiple learning and development-focused conferences and is a regular contributor to various training publications. Connect with him on LinkedIn.