Welcome to The Immersive Lens — the show where emerging tech meets creativity, education, and real-world impact. Hosted by Paul Engin (Professor of New Media) and Dave Ghidiu (Professor of Computer Science) at Finger Lakes Community College, this podcast dives into the technologies and creative innovations reshaping how we live, work, and learn—from AI and augmented reality to the future of media, design, and learning.

Are you ready to create professional-grade content without the Hollywood budget or a high-end PC? In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul and Dave tear down the barriers to creativity! They explore the explosive rise of "Low-Barrier Media Development Tools"—web-based powerhouses like @AdobeExpress, @Canva, and the game-changing @GoogleWorkspace Vids.

Discover how these platforms are democratizing design, allowing anyone with a Chromebook or a smartphone to build stunning infographics, motion graphics, and collaborative video projects in minutes. Paul and Dave break down how AI integration is stripping away the steep learning curve of legacy software, turning students and educators into instant content creators.

Plus, the duo geeks out over the sudden drop of Google’s Gemini 3, the uncanny realism of AI actor Tilly Norwood, and what the future holds for digital storytelling.

Topics Covered:

• Democratizing Design: Why you don't need a "Pro" device to create pro content

• Google Vids: Editing video as easily as a slide deck

• The Big Three: Deep dives into Adobe Express, Canva, and creative collaboration

• AI Update: The shock release of Gemini 3 and the new era of AI actors

Mentions: @AdobeExpress @Canva @GoogleWorkspace @HistoryChannel @OpenAI

🔗 Links & Resources:

Adobe Express: https://express.adobe.com/

Canva: https://express.adobe.com/

Google Vids: https://workspace.google.com/products/vids/

Tilly: https://www.tillynorwood.com/

FLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/

FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/

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