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CHAPTERS

0:00 - intro
1:16 - why I’m making this video
2:20 - first impressions of Sora
4:55 - I’m impressed about this shot
5:42 - what Sora is getting wrong
7:23 - what it means for film jobs
9:09 - other jobs that will be affected
11:08 - how can you future proof in an ai industry
14:07 - why big movies and docs will remain
15:24 - opportunities in the current film industry
17:44 - strategies to stay ahead
20:53 - final thoughts


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