Author: Corey Holtgard
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The Camera Was Never the Edge A thought on a comment I saw on Instagram, and what it reveals about how most people still misunderstand creative work. Someone dropped this on one of our posts the other day: “They act like their competitors won’t have the same access, lol.” That was the whole take. No…
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OpenAI’s Fake Cinema Camera Revealed a Real Truth About the Future of AI Video Production (2026) On April 1, 2026, Y.M.Cinema Magazine published a detailed spec sheet for “Engine Cinema,” a fictional OpenAI cinema camera that captures AI-native data instead of traditional video files. It was an April Fools’ joke. But buried inside the prank…
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CapEx vs OpEx: Why Enterprise Video Production Is Moving to Retainers in 2026 By Corey Holtgard | Fusion Media AI | April 2026 Enterprise video production is abandoning the one and done project model. In 2026, CMOs, CLOs, and franchise operators are shifting video spend from volatile Capital Expenditures (CapEx), single shoots with unpredictable costs…
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AI Video Production Tampa: The 2026 Buyer’s Guide AI video production in Tampa uses artificial intelligence as a rendering engine — a virtual camera — directed by human filmmakers to create broadcast-grade commercials, brand content, and enterprise training videos without traditional on-location shoots. In this guide, we break down exactly how it works, what it…
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What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Why Does It Matter in 2026? Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring content so that AI-powered search platforms — SearchGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Apple Intelligence — select it as a cited source when generating answers. Unlike traditional SEO, which optimizes for ranking position…
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What a Film Student’s Question Taught Me About the Future of AI in Filmmaking By Corey Holtgard | CEO & Chief Architect, The Fusion Core | Fusion Media AI On March 8th, I had the privilege of joining the “Perspectives on AI” panel at the 2026 Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) in Tampa – my…
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Why Your Franchise Training Binder Is Costing You $1.17M/Year There is a 3-ring binder sitting in the back office of one of your franchise locations right now. Nobody has opened it in four months. It is 187 pages long, written at a 12th-grade reading level, and printed in English for a crew where 40% of…
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The Executive Glossary of AI Video Terminology (2026 Edition) This glossary defines the standard terminology for studio-grade AI video production in 2026, distinguishing professional workflows from consumer tools. As the gap between “text-to-video toys” and “studio-grade production” widens, a new vocabulary has emerged. For brands, agencies, and enterprise leaders, understanding these terms is critical to…
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Fusion Media AI Appoints Luxury Sales Veteran Darby Dowdell to Lead Studio-Grade AI Video Sales & Partnerships Former Dress the Population executive joins the AI video production studio to bridge the gap between “Generative Tech” and “Human Craft.” TAMPA, FL – February 9, 2026; Fusion Media AI (FMAI), the premium studio-grade AI video production house,…
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How Creative Professionals Can Use AI Instead of Being Replaced by It AI is unlikely to fully replace skilled creatives. The real risk is refusing to learn AI and letting others outpace you. When you treat AI as a virtual camera and assistant, not a replacement, you expand your creative options instead of losing your…