# SmallRig Hosts 3rd Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum, Releases Top 12 Global Imaging Scenarios Report

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- Published: 2026-10-08T15:11:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SmallRig successfully hosted the **
3rd Visionary Storytellers Industry Forum** in Shenzhen. Under the theme **_"Connect•
Co-exist • New Frontier,"_** the event brought together global imaging and technology
brands, creators, investment institutions, and academic pioneers to discuss the 
next wave of growth in the industry. A major highlight of the forum was the official
release of the highly anticipated **"2025-2026 Top 12 Global Imaging Scenarios ****
Report," **providing a new roadmap for the entire market.

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Based on extensive user research and market analysis, the report identifies **12
core imaging scenarios** shaping the year ahead: everyday life, unscripted livestreaming,
intangible cultural heritage & folk traditions, recreational sports & outdoor activities,
extreme sports, interest-based communities, live performances, scripted storytelling,
micro-dramas, social impact documentaries, wildlife & macro photography, and specialized
imaging.

The report also highlights **four key trends driving the industry today**: mobile
cinematography, the decentralization of professional institutions and resources,
democratization of creators, and AI-powered video generation.

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Data from the report underscores that over the next five years, the growth rate 
of peripheral equipment is projected to reach 9.2%, notably outpacing that of host
devices. Addressing the rapid rise of technology, the report proposes the philosophy
of **"AI for efficiency, humans for warmth**,**"** arguing that as algorithms generate
increasingly realistic content, real-world experiences, on-site judgment, and human
creator accountability will become the ultimate scarce resources.

**Zhou Yang, Founder and CEO of SmallRig, **noted that the company has maintained
an average annual growth rate of approximately 30% over the past five years. "The
professional and consumer imaging markets are now rapidly merging. This shift is
ushering in a golden era of the imaging scenario industry."

In addition, the forum featured three parallel sessions. The Technology & New Frontier
session focused on AI vision, intelligent tracking, robotics, and innovative hardware,
discussing demand validation and global market entry from concept to mass production.
The Product & Cultural Creativity session explored how aesthetics and cultural expression
influence product value from the perspectives of investment, art, industrial design,
and IP. The Talent & Future session focused on talent cultivation, exploring collaborative
models between academia and industry to nurture cross-disciplinary professionals
skilled in technology, products, and content.

"In a market with such fragmented and fast-changing user needs, it is incredibly
difficult for any single company to handle the entire process from spotting a need
to launching a product alone," Zhou added.

To bridge this gap, SmallRig is committed to building an open, collaborative ecosystem
that seamlessly connects users, industry partners, and creators. The company provides
R&D teams and innovators with access to its robust supply chain capabilities, supporting
projects from proof of concept and pilot testing through prototyping and mass production.
SmallRig will also leverage its global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand platform to
support product validation, joint marketing, and pre-sales, while backing new projects
through dedicated angel and industrial investment funds.

The next round of competition will not be won through hardware specs alone. Success
belongs to those who can get closer to real-world scenes early on, spot unmet user
needs, and turn technology into products that are easy to understand and use. With
this shift, the "new frontier" of the imaging scenario industry is moving beyond
abstract concepts and becoming a concrete, collaborative reality.

**About SmallRig**

Founded in 2013, SmallRig is a global provider of imaging solutions, offering a 
comprehensive ecosystem of camera and mobile accessories, lighting, power, and audio
products. Known for its versatile and highly compatible product ecosystem, SmallRig
supports creators in over 160 countries worldwide.

**For more information, visit:**[www.smallrig.com](http://www.smallrig.com/)

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