Real Time Video Editing & Luma Ray 3.14 Deep Dive!

Luma Labs has officially released Ray 3.14 (Ray Pi), and things are heating up! Today we cut a slice to see if the new model is actually faster and cheaper, or if the pricing structure is hiding a few secrets. We break down the credit costs for 720p vs 1080p so you can get the most bang for your buck.

Plus, we dive into Decart’s mind-blowing Lucy 2.0 real-time world editing model that transforms your webcam feed on the fly, and we look at leaked checkpoints that suggest a major Google Veo update is around the corner.

James Cameron: Generative AI will only produce mediocrity in filmmaking

James Cameron discusses the creative and technical challenges behind bringing Avatar to life, explaining how he began with a broad vision while working through countless details along the way. He reflects on the importance of world-building, from developing invented ecosystems to assigning scientific names that deepen realism and reward dedicated fans. Turning to the future of filmmaking, he emphasizes a cautious approach to AI, noting its potential to improve efficiency while stressing the importance of keeping films performance-driven and human at their core. He also touches on his partnership with Meta, aimed at expanding immersive, stereoscopic storytelling through head mountain displays.

OpenAI is Broke… and so is everyone else

Sam Altman said ads in ChatGPT would be a “last resort.” That was just over a year ago. Now OpenAI is burning billions monthly, sitting on $1.4 trillion in commitments, with only 5% of users paying. Turns out the last resort came fast when people can’t afford yet another subscription.

The Ultimate AI Video Starter Guide for 2026!

AI Video is here to stay, but if you feel like you have no idea what is actually going on—you aren’t alone. In this video, we are stripping away the complex jargon to give you a complete “Too Afraid To Ask” guide to the state of Generative Video in 2026.

We break down the history of the tech (from Deep Dream to Transformers), the core workflows you need to master like Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video, and the best tools available right now. I also compare the top models including Google’s Veo 3.1, OpenAI’s Sora 2, Kling 2.6, and the industry-standard image generator, Nano Banana Pro.

Whether you are part of the “freshman class” just getting started or a power user looking to refine your workflow, this video is your roadmap.

EXACTLY How I’d Start Using AI in 2026

In this video, I break down the five AI fundamentals that actually matter if you want real results, not wasted months chasing shiny new tools. You’ll learn how to structure prompts properly, how to choose the right type of AI for each task, why agents are replacing chatbots, where open-source models fit into the future, and how AI-assisted coding removes the need to be a developer so AI finally works for you instead of against you.

Photographers finally realize AI has won

AI software’s rapid advancements are examined, questioning if they render photographers obsolete. The video explores the history of photo editing and the emergence of AI tools, interviewing AI software developers. A surprising perspective on the industry’s future unfolds.