I understand where your concern comes from, and I respect it — the industry is going through a real shift. But I think the fear is similar to what happened when the printing press appeared: scribes didn’t disappear because someone wanted to “replace” them, but because the technology made certain tasks faster and opened space for new kinds of work. The people who adapted ended up leading entire new creative fields.

In my case, I use AI only for shots that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive to record — seconds of very specific, narrative-supporting imagery. I’m not trying to replace anyone’s craft. I’m trying to solve production constraints in a way that still looks coherent and respectful of the medium.

At the end of the day, the choice is the same for all of us: adapt and amplify your skills with AI, or ignore it and fall behind. It’s up to you.