[echelon]

You don't need photons to paint with pixels.

But if you're using photons, good gear is very costly.

[queenkjuul]

You can emulate optics in software without using AI

[echelon]

Sounds like you're on a moral crusade against a particular technology rather than trying to do the job of telling a story.

[CyberDildonics]

Why would emulating optics be a 'moral crusade against AI' ? Optics are straight math, not probabilities, are you sure this is projection?

[queenkjuul]

Premiere plugins are cheaper than open AI subscriptions. You can make an iPhone look however you want in post.