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Written by Carl Mrozek and James Thompson
The companies that provide the latest technology and equipment to broadcast and film professionals recently ventured to Las Vegas, Nev. for the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show — and this year’s event gave attendees plenty to marvel over. The show floors were packed, the sessions informative and educational, and the hottest topic throughout the weeklong event was the industry movement to a 4K workflow.
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AFCI Locations Show
June 15-16, 2012
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, Ca
U.S.A.
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Cine Gear Expo 2012
June 1-3, 2012
Paramount Studios
Hollywood, Ca
U.S.A.
Written by James Thompson
The camera operators behind the feature film J. Edgar and the hit TV show “Glee” won top honors at the 2012 Society of Camera Operators (SOC) Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. The celebration was recently held at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood, Calif.
Written by James Thompson
Hollywood’s elite recently celebrated the 26th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. The event honored the industry’s best cinematographers and their excellence in film and television.
Written by James Thompson
In the snowy, picturesque city of Park City, Utah, filmmakers and others interested in supporting the storytelling process gathered to listen, learn and participate in seminars, sessions and other industry events offered at Sundance 2012. Here’s a recap of the event’s sessions and support services.
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What started as a small gathering of filmmakers upset that their work was rejected by Sundance some 18 years ago, the fledging sister event known as the Slamdance Film Festival has since come into its own. Pioneer Peter Baxter, one of the yearly Festival’s four founding fathers, says that Slamdance was made successful by the inspiring filmmakers that keep coming back year after year. “Without these filmmakers coming back each year to help program the festival, there wouldn’t be Slamdance,” says Baxter.
Written by James Thompson
Held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in California, the 2011 American Film Market (AFM) was more than a numbers game in the buying and selling of films. Statistics alone often validate success, such as the 8-percent increase in AFM’s buying companies from 718 from 664 in 2010; a 7-percent rise in buying executives (to 1,523 from last year’s 1,417); and a 4-percent climb in overall attendance (to 7,988 from 7,695). But the real story was the superb conferences and top talent that graced various Santa Monica venues for the weeklong event.
Written by James Thompson
Film, television and commercial production professionals working in California often boast about the superb quality of the state’s crewmembers. The location professionals that play a vital role in finding, securing and overseeing production locales and the public employees who streamline the production process were recently honored atthe 17th Annual California On Location Awards (COLA) ceremony.
Read more: California On Location Awards 2011: Prestigious Event Honors Location Professionals
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