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Produced By Conference 2013

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 16:42; Written by Gordon Meyer

Over 1,000 attendees, including an Alaskan bald eagle, recently converged on lot of 20th Century Fox Studios for the 5th annual Produced By Conference, presented by the Producers Guild of America. This is the second time Fox hosted the event, and this year offered an all-star roster of speakers, such as Star Trek Director J.J. Abrams and Entertainment Attorney Ken Ziffren. Valuable session topics were split between big-picture inspirational panels with A-listers and talks dedicated to the nuts and bolts of getting projects made. A-list producers and directors included the always entertaining Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan), Roland Emmerich (White House Down) and Jon Favreau (Iron Man 2) who discussed producers who direct and directors who produce for one session. In another panel, Gordon joined Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Hawk Koch (Source Code) and Producers Gary Lucchesi (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Stacy Sher (Django Unchained) for a fascinating talk on the challenges that studio producers face in 2013 and beyond.

Cine Gear Expo 2013

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 22:54; Written by Gordon Meyer and James Thompson

CineGear Sm The Studios at Paramount recently hosted Cine Gear Expo 2013, where content creators interested in advancing their craft enjoyed three days of conferences and two days of hands on experience with production gear. The event was also an exceptional opportunity for attendees to network while learning about the products and techniques paving the way to the next wave of production.

J.L. Fisher’s Annual Mixer and BBQ

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 14:16; Written by James Thompson

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Recently J.L. Fisher held an industry mixer and BBQ at its company headquarters in Burbank, Calif. The free-admission event was also sponsored by the Society of Camera Operators (SOC), International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) and American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Digital Hollywood 2013 Wraps

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 17:51; Written by James Thompson

Digital Hollywood was recently welcomed back to the Ritz Carlton in Marina del Rey, Calif., where Hollywood’s elite executives discussed a time of tremendous change for the entertainment industry and the migration to digital content production. Conference discussions focused on everything from talent and technology to visionary entertainment and latest methods of viewing content on the Internet, smart phones, tablets, television and in theaters.

Tribeca Film Fest Wrap-Up

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:41; Written by Valentina I. Valentini

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While Sundance may be known as America’s preeminent film festival, the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) has solidified itself as a must-attend cinema event on the East Coast. Co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, the 12^th annual TFF recently welcomed well over 65,000 film-lovers to New York City. The Festival hosted 89 features and 60 short films from 38 countries while also offering panels, talks and free community events, including the Tribeca Drive-In series, Family Festival Street Fair, and Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day. Attendees also enjoyed the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards (with special guest Psy), Tribeca Film Institute Interactive Day, and the new Storyscapes installation at the Bombay Sapphire House of Imagination.

A Look Back at SXSW

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 17:04; Written by Valentina I. Valentini

Every year SXSW grows. Not just in attendance numbers, but in its reach beyond Austin and its impact in the film world, the music world and the tech world. It is the nexus of discovery, collaboration and pure fun – something altogether different from other prestigious film festivals like Sundance and Toronto.

NAB 2013

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Saturday, 06 April 2013 01:31; Written by P3 Update

NAB 2013
April 6-11, 2013
Las Vegas, NV

As the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums, NAB expects more than 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and 1,500+ exhibitors. NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, the NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways.

www.nabshow.com

Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards 2013

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 15:09; Written by James Thompson

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) recently held its annual awards ceremony at the prestigious Television Academy’s Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. The elegant event honored the camera professionals and innovators who contribute to television and feature film entertainment. The audience of celebrities, camera operators and technicians, equipment manufacturers and industry peers also enjoyed a special tribute highlighting the Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Createasphere Expo 2012

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Sunday, 16 December 2012 13:15; Written by staff

Last November, Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo provided an opportunity for entertainment industry techs to learn from experts about the changing digital workflow environment and the next wave of production. Held at the Burbank Marriott, Createasphere premiered the Digital Process Workflow Lab which gives an in-depth look at the latest evolution of media asset in the production process. The Lab offers solutions to the challenges of secure data handling and large data storage requirements along with accurate color and metadata challenges. The Expo also offered an intensive Post Production Master Class (PPMC) focusing on evolving postproduction processes and technologies. Industry experts discussed trends and future expectations for the professional post community. The exhibit area offered attendees an up-close look at the latest products and solutions from many leading manufacturers and retailers. And a highlight of this year’s event was a conversation with Cinematographer Peter Deming, ASC, who discussed his work on Director Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead II and Walt Disney Studios’ highly anticipated Oz: The Great and Powerful (slated for a March 2013 release).

Sony Introduces Two New 4K Cameras

Details: Category: Recent Events; Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 10:43; Written by James Thompson

Sony Electronics Inc. recently held a pleasurable event to celebrate the future of 4K and the launch of the company’s newest 4K cameras. Held at Sony Pictures Studios, the event welcomed filmmakers and other production professionals that are interested in a 4K workflow. The attendees were among the first to see Sony’s new 84-inch TV that will allow consumers to view 4K resolution. Sony Electronics President/COO Phil Molyneux first witnessed 4K technology in Japan. “[I] saw the future there right in front of me,” he reported. “When [consumers] see 4K content on our 4K TVs, they will be stunned.”

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