From the predominantly computer rendered still images of the IKEA Catalog to moving images like the 2010 animated short "The Third and the Seventh" artificial imagery is getting more and more photorealistic. On the right hardware, the latest Unreal Engine now can do those photorealistic renderings in real-time on demand. Videos: Quixel demo. Characters demo.

What to do when the world suddenly springs on you a vertical TV and doubles the price of your favourite tools? (Although that might be "just a test".) The best response is a rant. And then maybe move on to other things like new tools and, even better, focus on the art people can create. Also, we are still searching for a new TFOP team member. If you are interested, get in touch!

You've definitely seen the black hole photo by now but did you know they had to use a camera the size of the planet to get it? Here's some more information. The techniques used remind us of what smart phones are working on incorporating. Including AI-based image completion, similar to what we think the Huawei P30 Pro does. Want to become a host on The Future of Photography? We're looking for a new voice!