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        <title><![CDATA[Stories by Funky Fish on Medium]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How AI Tools Are Transforming Content Creation.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:48:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Fk4Tv9_lb79sZMMMniMaZQ.png" /><figcaption>Image created in Midjourney</figcaption></figure><p>AI is revolutionising content creation by streamlining workflows, enhancing creativity, and maximising engagement. From writing assistants to video editors, AI tools empower creators to work smarter and produce high-quality content efficiently.</p><h3>1. AI-Powered Writing &amp; Storyboards</h3><p>Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Jasper generate content quickly, refining tone, humour and grammar while suggesting engaging headlines. They also assist in brainstorming ideas, rephrasing text, and adapting content for different platforms, making them invaluable for writers and marketers.</p><h3>2. Automated Video &amp; Editing</h3><p>Software like Synthesia, Descript, InVideo and Runway ML simplify video creation and editing with automated voiceovers, avatars, scene detection, background noise removal, and AI-generated subtitles. AI voice synthesis can also create multilingual versions of content, expanding reach and accessibility.</p><h3><strong>3. AI-Generated Visuals</strong></h3><p>Platforms like Canva,Veed.io, MidJourney and DALL·E create stunning graphics from text prompts, enabling non-designers to produce high-quality visuals. AI can also enhance images, suggest layouts, and create brand-consistent graphics effortlessly.</p><h3>4. AI for Social Media &amp; SEO</h3><p>Hootsuite and Buffer automate social media scheduling and engagement analysis, while Surfer SEO and Clearscope optimize content for better search engine rankings. Also look at SEMrush AI Tools and Hootsuite Insights. AI-driven insights help tailor content strategies for maximum audience impact.</p><h3>5. AI-Assisted Translations &amp; Accessibility</h3><p>DeepL and Otter.ai improve global reach with accurate translations and transcriptions. These tools ensure content is accessible to a wider audience, including those with hearing impairments or language barriers.</p><h3>The Future of AI in Content Creation</h3><p>As AI advances, its capabilities in automating tasks, personalising content, and enhancing efficiency will expand. However, human creativity and storytelling remain crucial in producing truly engaging and authentic content. AI is a powerful tool — when used effectively, it empowers creators to reach new heights in their craft.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*NBqVf6nc9sS-Zfky11rHoQ.png" /><figcaption>Image generated in Midjourney for use as a prompt in Runway video generation.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*T_NIlEKWDyL3DGb3MwYdrg.png" /><figcaption>Image generated in Midjourney for use as a prompt in Runway video generation.</figcaption></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=fc4b6927929c" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to learn NFTs in a bear market]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Funky Fish]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 23:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2022-10-25T09:08:02.056Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Your Why</h3><p>The first question is why are you getting into the web3/ NFT space? Is it to flip for profit? Do you love the tech and see the blockchain being the future for many industries? Or are you looking to build your own project or innovate with web3 tech? The answer to this will help you decide which projects to get involved with.</p><p>The best way to learn about NFTs and the community is to join a new project you believe in, whether that’s for the art, utility or founders. Become an active member of that project, turn the notifications on for the project, founders and active members of that community. You will be amazed at how much you can learn by immersing yourself in a project, and if you can get into that project early, even better.</p><p>You could even start earning money in web3 as projects love to employ from within, you could score yourself a job as a discord moderator or community manager.</p><h3><strong>Community</strong></h3><p>Be active in the community, comment on posts, share memes, retweet posts and express positive vibes. It does not need to be expensive, there are loads of mints around the .0069 ETH price. Free mints are a little harder to help build a community around, as the holders expect nothing and founders have no expectations to deliver anything, so normally don’t.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*905UdIe0rmpDV1hlJjsNBQ.jpeg" /></figure><h3><strong>Crypto winter / Bear market</strong></h3><p>As I write this we are currently in an NFT bear market and/or a crypto winter. Which is a great time to build, as there is no rush to release a project in the current market. Giving project founders lots of time to refine their offering, which includes utility, art, design and marketing approaches. If you can launch a successful project in this market you can succeed in any market, and the project should exit this ‘winter’ and enter the bull market strongly.</p><p>It&#39;s a great time to take a deep dive into NFT projects, even before you actually invest in the project. No one should be jumping into a project due to hype and FOMO. And with floor prices down it’s a good time to get into some projects after doing thorough research.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*jr3l9cSA5NYlmWUgHH87tg.jpeg" /><figcaption>Funky Fish’s NFTs from the first half of 2022</figcaption></figure><h3><strong>Take your time and research</strong></h3><p>Take your time and shop around, check out a project’s website, discord, and socials. Research the founders, and have a look at their Twitter history for the last few months, do they inspire confidence? Are they doxxed, and how much experience do they have in running a business or project? During the bull run people were launching projects with almost zero experience in business and managing people/ staff.</p><p>Has a 20-year-old had any experience at running a company/ project or brand, if not they could struggle during the tough times. Some super smart 20-year-olds will kill it, but it’s also too easy for anyone to do some art and launch a project with no roadmap, no utility, only for the ‘art’ (or cash grab), which is why 80% of projects ain’t going to make it. Look for utility, a strong doxxed team and long-term plans.</p><p>*Disclaimer, make sure you unplug to recharge, or as the saying goes, ‘touch the grass’.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=f40c2f787366" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immersive Marketing]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Funky Fish]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2022-07-21T06:06:43.068Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*_fIguNs_rMX8mvcLv2-A6w.jpeg" /></figure><h3>What is immersive marketing?</h3><p>How well a message sticks isn’t always down to messaging itself. It is often the way its delivered that makes all the difference. One-sided communication is usually not where the magic happens. Immersive marketing represents any brand action aiming to create a new, illusory environment for its audience. The goal is to make the participant feel part of what is being presented to them, pushing them to explore it with their senses.</p><p>The world of advertising is going through a global change, in the age of digital streaming, YouTube, social media and multi-screen consumption advertisers need to change with the trends to stay relevant in todays digital age. Traditional advertising mediums like print and broadcast TV are in decline so brands need to stay relevant and be front of mind. Brands need to give value to their audience. Entertainment, information and education are key.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/960/1*45aDjU99Ed3SPajTnZ7bEQ.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Interactive videos, NFTs, blockchain &amp; technology</h3><p>Immersive technologies include interactive 2D videos, 360-degree experiences, AR, VR, NFTs and metaverse. Immersive technologies are also massive for internal training, communications and tutorials.</p><p>NFTs are not so much immersive but are a big part of Web3 and metaverse technologies on the blockchain. It can also be a great way for brands to grow a deeper connection with their audience and build a new audience. Brands to recently join the NFT space include Nickelodeon NFTs, Adidas, McDonalds and Qantas. In saying all that its not only for big brands and big budgets. Start small, think big and scale fast.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*BBnOkFilUaL04qwNm_K0Dw.jpeg" /></figure><h3>How does the immersive experience work?</h3><p>At a time when the user experience has become increasingly important, coming up with new ways to communicate with the audience is essential. A good immersive experience should take the user to a place they haven’t been before. The idea is to take them out of their comfort zone by offering something uncommon.</p><p>Interactive video lets viewers choose their own direction in the narrative with interactive overlays, video quizzes and switchable viewing experiences. AR (augmented reality) can be used in retail for immersive POS interactions.</p><p>With a combination of VR and AR we create XR — Extended Reality. There are many different approaches and we can create a bespoke approach to align with your brand and your community. Turn your passive audience into active users.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VfjsNo56rKo1Ri8FIHskNQ.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Metaverse</h3><p>Metaverse Insight — the metaverse is a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business models. It will revolutionize nearly all aspects of life and business in the next decade, allowing collaboration in virtual spaces, augmented physical places and a blend of both. And it will create new lines of business and transform interactions between customers and companies. The metaverse is not a VR world, it is a layer of digital content that overlays the real world.</p><p>Right now, businesses are racing toward a future very different from the one they were designed to operate in. Soon, every company will find itself at the intersection of many new worlds, from building new physical and virtual realities to providing services in environments created by others.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/786/1*vTdMQNzTFXzmPsIiz_RBBA.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Metaverse possibilities</h3><p>To grow and thrive in this new and fast-changing world the strategies organisations develop now must have responsibility at their core — from ownership of data, to inclusion and diversity, sustainability, security and personal safety.</p><p>Led by curiosity, excitement and a desire to be entertained many individuals are spending increased amounts of time on the internet. Whether its socialising, learning or playing games, consumer expectations are forming a demand for increased immersion.</p><p>The metaverse is not all about gaming, it can be a virtual reality that is filled with educational experiences, from coding courses to yoga classes. Gamified decentralised education is one of the possibilities we are excited about. Brands can also showcase their products in decentralised online interactive environments.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e1bb8e974883" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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