From workflow to storage, Rich Media can generate unique problems that need production level solutions. Learn how organizations can effectively share and store all this extra data without breaking the bank and affecting production.

 

Join Jess Hartmann, CEO of ProMAX Systems, Gina James, Director of Content Management at NBC Universal, Stephen Beres, Technology Architect, HBO, Charlie Miller, Senior Consultant at Control Group, Chris Duffy, StorNext Product Marketing Manager for Quantum, and Rob Brambila, Director of Technology for ProMAX as we examine:

• Storing and sharing rich media
• Recent changes in technology
• Industry best practices
• How to establish a Digital Asset Management System for content rich environments
• Usage rights and privacy issues

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Panelists

 

	Stephen Beres, Technology Architect, HBO Stephen Beres currently serves as Technology Architect  for HBO in the Studio and Broadcast Operations division.  As a member of the HBO Studios West team Steve is actively researching and testing new acquisition formates and helping HBO original programing to bridge the digital gap. Perviously, Steve worked with FotoKem Inc. as Director  of Engineering for nextLAB. NextLAB is a division dedicated  to pioneering file based workflows and empowering filmmakers  with the tools they need to produce exceptional work in the digital cinema age. Steve's lab helped to integrate new technologies and processes into the vast array of  services already offered by FotoKem and it's subsidiaries Burbank's Keep Me Posted and San Francisco's Spy Post. Before that, Steve served as Chef Technical Officer for PlasterCITY Digital Post (PCDP) of Hollywood, California. PCDP was an acknowledged leader and innovator in post-production processes for feature films, commercials, music videos, and non-fiction programming.
	Chris Duffy, Quantum Chris Duffy manages worldwide marketing strategy for Quantum's StorNext data management solution, responsible for driving worldwide business growth, market research, and sales enablement. Chris has over 11 years of experience in data storage technologies, including technical roles at EMC Corporation on its flagship product, Symmetrix. Following that, Chris joined startup COPAN Systems to lead the development and introduction of revolutionary archive storage technologies to address unstructured-data growth management challenges. Prior to joining Quantum, Chris developed Go-To-Market strategies for Dell Corporations' Enterprise Storage Solutions Group. Chris holds a MBA from Babson College in Massachusetts.
	Jess Hartmann, CEO, Promax With over 29 years of experience in providing technology leadership to a broad base of industries, Jess Hartmann has held positions from CEO, Vice President of Marketing, CIO and CFO in Fortune 500 public companies and entrepreneurial startups, including New Horizons Computer Learn Centers, ThermoLase Corporation, Division of Thermo Electron; Jenny Craig International; and Prime Computer.   As CEO of ProMAX Systems, Mr. Hartmann guides this industry leading company which has been providing Media Technology Solutions to the film and broadcast industry since 1994.  Pioneering in Video Editing and Storage Solutions for post production, ProMAX has served over 35,000 customers with video technology solutions and unparalleled services.
	Gina James, NBC Universal Gina James is Director of .media Content Management at NBC Universal. For the past eight years, Gina has played key project roles primarily involving NBCU’s physical & digital media order fulfillment and inventory management systems. Gina was instrumental in developing NBCU’s strategy for digital archival assets and fulfillment. She currently leads the implementation and operational changes at NBCU to migrate its vaulted assets to file based media. Prior to NBC Universal, Gina managed projects for an ecommunity and social networking company primarily servicing the entertainment industry. Gina also worked at 20th Century Fox for renowned action film director John Woo on the production of Broken Arrow and Face/Off. Gina has been with NBCU since 2001. She holds her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California Santa Barbara and spent a year studying Japanese at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. She lives in Los Angeles with her two sons.
	Charlie Miller, Control Group Charlie Miller has over ten years of experience providing technology strategy, integration, support, and training to companies in the media and entertainment space. He has worked with a wide variety of creative visual workflows, helping clients integrate new technologies and overcome technical obstacles. Charlie is currently a senior consultant in the Strategic Services group at Control Group, a technology services firm based in New York. He has led technology integration projects at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, World Wrestling Entertainment, and WNET/Thirteen, and architected video workflows for both broadcast and online distribution models. Charlie is an Apple Certified Trainer and an Adobe Certified Instructor. He has written extensively for O'Reilly Media, and served as technical editor for several titles from Apple and Peachpit Publishing.

 

We hear a lot about what TV shows or movies are using the Canon 5D Mark II or about the latest Lumix firmware hacks but what we don't hear enough about is the audio part of the equation.

The on-board sound capabilities of most HDSLR cameras shooting motion is limited. But, as with all cameras, dual system sound is always an option. But what are the pitfalls or advantages of recording audio for HDSLR?

This webcast will answer these questions and more.

The RED MX cameras and the soon to be released Epic are forcing a rapid evolution in RAW image capture. The industry is faced with the fact that beginners and experts alike all need to master new workflows. Information sharing is the best way to make sure everyone is aware of current capture, post, and distribution methods. So, we have designed this webcast to cover the urgent topics of the day from the experts in the field. In this webcast we will discuss optimized RAW image capture on the RED MX and Epic cameras, preparing a proper post workflow in every genre, color sciences of RED for film and RED for television, and how RED is being used on international projects.

Join Autodesk® Certified Instructor Barry Goch as he takes a project from start to finish using the creative finishing tools found in Autodesk® Smoke® for Mac OS® X.

 

Join Visual Effects Supervisor, Tim Sassoon ( Alice in Wonderland and The Aviator), Cinematographer, Barry Braverman (National Geographic and ABC News), and Chief Technological Guru at BlueScreen, LLC, Bob Kertesz as they give us their perspective on 3D.

The Createasphere webcast "SLR Video for the Web: The END of Trial and Error" is geared toward photographers who are new to shooting motion and is designed to shortcut the steep learning curve involved in this transition. Participants will be guided through camera setup and how to choose the hardware to achieve the goal of producing a great looking video for the web.  This will include lens selection as well as aftermarket products needed for camera stabilization, focus control and improved sound quality.  Compression, frame rates, shutter speeds, white balance, and recording codecs will also be discussed.  This will be followed by an editing demonstration showing how to optimally get your movie into an editing program and start manipulating scenes.  Color correction strategies will be talked about with industry experts followed up by an in-depth look at exporting options and uploading to web hosting services. Hosted by Michael Britt.

You will receive valuable information from two of the most innovative companies in the industry, JMR Electronics and ASSIMILATE. This fast-paced hour will deliver the latest info on RED while getting you up to speed on important post solutions. ASSIMILATE's Lucas Wilson dives into RocketFuel, the highly anticipated software and hardware combination that's enabling affordable post production in the native RED environment. JMR has taken its incomparable experience as an OEM provider to build massive storage with blinding playback speeds, JMR's Chuck McMakin will detail how these new products are supercharging the RED post process. Moderated by noted cinematographer and RED user Ed Gutentag.

With Ted Schilowitz, Michael Cioni, Steve Freebairn and Mark Pederson

 

Join Michael Cioni, Mark Pederson, Steve Freebairn and Ted Schilowitz for an update on what will be covered in the upcoming REDucation Vegas. Discussion on the new M-X RED ONE cameras that are now in use on a number of projects, and the significant benefits being shown from these RED ONEs with the upgraded Mysterium-X sensors.

Join DP, Director, Filmmaker Philip Bloom, DSLR expert Jared Abrams, and Canon expert Tim Smith as they recount the new and interesting DSLR gear they found at NAB.

Learn about the best tools to outfit your DSLR camera – lenses, audio, monitors, and much, much more. Philip and Jared will also talk about projects they've shot with the DSLR cameras, and take questions about their experiences with the cameras and the gear that can make any DSLR project easier and more productive.