Hayden Black, Steve Amato, Mike Wallen & Frank Chindamo Join Debra Kaufman to Discuss Creating Content for Mobile

November 2, 2009 (Burbank, CA) On November 4, 2009, HD EXPO - Createasphere and MobilizedTV will present a real-world panel conversation with experienced mobile trendsetters including Mike Wallen (VP Creative for Fox Mobile Studios), Frank Chindamo (Fun Little Movies), Steve Amato (Founder of Omelet), and “Burbank Tonight” creator Hayden Black in a moderated conversation with respected journalist and MobilizedTV founder Debra Kaufman. Each of the participants boasts a unique and road-tested perspective.

Mobile content is poised to become the next big platform for content, and content creators across the spectrum need to be keenly aware of the unique opportunities and potential pitfalls that await them. Whether entertainment and games, advertising, or audience conversation, indicators lead to the more

Caleb Deschanel, ASC will receive the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Lifetime Achievement Award. He will be feted by his peers at the 24th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards celebration here on February 27, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.

“Caleb Deschanel is an extraordinarily talented cinematographer who has played an influential role in cinema history, and driven artistic excellence in contemporary filmmaking,” says ASC President Michael Goi. “For him to receive this honor while still at the top of his field shows the profound influence and respect he has among his peers. His innovative cinematography is inspiring. We look forward to seeing what is yet to come in his work.”

Deschanel earned Oscar® nominations for The Right Stuff in 1984, The Natural in 1985, Fly Away Home in 1997, The Patriot in 2001, and The Passion of the Christ in 2005. His body of more

Panels Highlighting Creativity and Execution Mark Third Annual 3D Day

October 30, 2009 (Burbank, CA) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California.

“How Did They Do That? The Making of a 3D Movie from Script to Screen” will put Director Patrick Lussier (”My Bloody Valentine 3D”), Buzz Hays (Sony Pictures Imageworks), Siggy Ferstl (Company 3), Brian Gaffney (Technicolor) and Ami Dror (XpanD) in a conversation about how ideas go from pen to production to post and finally through to exhibition. The panel, moderated by POST Magazine’s West Coast Editor Dan Restuccio, brings an incredible depth of creative and technical experience to the HD EXPO - Createasphere audience. Over the past few years, more

Over 50 unique sessions on advanced editing and motion graphics techniques and new Apple end-user certification courses highlight the 3-day conference for TV, video, film, motion graphics and new media professionals.

New York, NY – October 30, 2009 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast, and content creators, announced the agenda for the 6th annual Digital Media DC Conference at Government Video Expo 2009 from December 1-3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The three-day conference will offer over 50 unique sessions in 5 parallel tracks and a variety of end-user Apple® certification courses divulging the industry’s most advanced editing techniques. All sessions and courses will be delivered by the nations most sought after industry instructors, award-winning editors, authors and power users. more

Training for Both Audio Professionals and End Users

WEST CHESTER, PA, OCTOBER 29, 2009 — Aviom (WFX Booth 1124), exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is continuing the company’s educational initiative with the announcement of its November Applications & Technical Training Program webcasts. This month, Aviom will be offering two types of seminars: one session is designed for contractors, consultants and other audio professionals and a second is a how-to for end users. The featured seminar for audio professionals for the month will be Aviom’s Pro64: The Next Generation of Digital Audio Connectivity held on November 2, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern (12:00 p.m. Pacific). November’s featured end-user seminar is Lowering Stage Volume in the House of Worship taking place on November 2, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (5:00 p.m. Pacific). more

“Where the Wild Things Are” Cinematographer Talks Creativity, Collaboration and Storytelling

October 27, 2009 (Burbank, CA) Acclaimed American cinematographer Lance Acord will share insights and experiences in an up-close Conversation with American Cinematographer Magazine’s Associate Editor Jon Witmer during HD EXPO - Createasphere on November 4, 2009. more

Entertainment Technology Event Presents Compelling List of What’s Hot

October 26, 2009 (Burbank, CA) With November’s 4-5 HD EXPO - Createasphere right around the corner, experts from the popular industry event have identified ten products and events that are “too cool to miss,” for attendees seeking mission-critical information. The Top Ten list represents innovative and breakout technology not often available for demonstration, a MeetUp and unique educational sessions. more

Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems in the audiovisual and videoconferencing industries, will showcase its affordable, easy-to-use HD solutions at this year’s WFX, October 29 - 30 in Charlotte, NC.

Leading the booth this year will be Vaddio’s ClearVIEW HD-18 single CCD high definition PTZ camera, equipped with a 1/3-inch, 1.3 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, a glass multi-element wide dynamic zoom lens (18x optical), a tally light and a 1.8-lux rating, providing superior images in a wide range of high-definition video applications. more

LOS ANGELES—Cinegy (www.cinegy.com) will showcase the latest version of its award-winning media asset management and archive solution cinegy workflow at the SMPTE Annual Tech Conference & Expo, October 27-29 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood.

Cinegy will be exhibiting at booth 101, demonstrating cinegy workflow version 8 and distributing free trial DVDs containing this latest release. The trial DVDs allow users to test cinegy workflow for 30 days, the entire end-to-end solution for production, broadcast automation, playout and distribution. Cinegy’s new products for advanced IP-based infrastructure, cinegy gateway and cinegy monitor, are also included on this DVD release. more

PowerUp Tools for a Down Economy

San Francisco, CA, October 22, 2009 – Red Giant Software has teamed up with SmartSound Software to sponsor Larry Jordan’s Final Cut Pro Seminars called PowerUp Tools for a Down Economy. more