PMC Call for Papers

The 2012 Pro Media Conference Call for Presentations is OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 3

Now Accepting Presentations for PMC-West at Digital Video Expo '12!

The Pro Media Conference brings together the content creation community with a program that will educate, motivate and engage professionals working in media and entertainment, video and audio production, internet and mobile video, AV, government, corporate video environments, and IT. Through a series of papers, panels, case studies, keynotes, and networking opportunities, PMC gives media professionals access to the information and technology that will allow them to create, manage, monetize, and deliver compelling content� for all video applications, across all platforms and for all customers.

We welcome presentation proposals that are suited to our educational focus:  Digital Video, Government Video, Pro Audio, TV Technology, and Systems Integration/Contracting.

You can easily register at https://nbmedia.wufoo.com/forms/dv-expo-2012-speaker-submission-form/

Topics

• 3D cinematography and production
• 4K production/post
• Audio post
• Business and legal issues for producers
• Codecs
• Color grading/correction/ management
• Compression
• Digital distribution
• Digital cinematography
• Digital intermediate workflow
• Documentary production
• File-based production and post
• Funding/financing for filmmakers
• Large sensors
• Lighting
• Live production
• Metadata
• Mobile content
• Motion graphics
• On-set data management
• Social media strategies
• Sound effects, sound design, sound editing

 

• Digital Asset Management
• Streaming Media/VOIP
• Digital Signage
• Classroom AV
• Command and Control
• Homeland security/Law enforcement Video
• Media Storage
• Digital Government Strategy

 

• Ambisonics
• Audio education
• Live performance
• Audio Hardware support
• Signal processing
• Music Composition
• Audio Languages
• Sound Synthesis
• Audio Plugins
• MIDI
• Music Production
• Linux Kernel
• Physical Computing
• Interface Design
• Networked Audio

 

• Media Asset Management/Archiving/Metadata Management
• Audio for TV/Web
• Encoding/Transcoding for OTTP, Web
• Automation, Traffic, Master Control
• Emergency Planning/Disaster Recovery
• Production/Distribution in the Cloud
• Acquisition/Multicamera Technology (DSLRs, compact camcorders, etc.)
• Consumer Devices and Applications for delivery/ Using OTS (Off the Shelf) Hardware for Professional Production
• Test & Measurement

 

 &  

• Digital Signage
• Flat Planel Displays
• Advanced multimedia systems
• Design/Build and installation
• AV Systems Integration in:
• Healthcare
• Education
• House of Worship
• Corporate
• Control rooms
• Government & military
• Hospitality & entertainment
• Stadiums & arenas

 

 

 

Deadline

The submissiondeadline is: August 13, 2012, 5:00 PM EST.

 

        

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What information will I need to provide duringthe submission process?

Please download  PMC_Call_for_paper_2012_1.pdf

Who do I contact with questions about thesubmission process?

Lygea Madison
        Expo Manager
        lmadison@nbmedia.com
        (703) 852-4618

 

What is the conference date?

September 19-20,2012

 

Where is the conference being held?

Pro MediaConference-West will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center, located at

300 E. GreenStreet

Pasadena CA 91101

What type of attendees does this eventattract?

Digital VideoExpo  is the leading  West Coast event for buyers of production,post, AV, broadcast, and multimedia technology. DV Expo is regularly attendedby; Independent producers, animators, audio engineers, archivists, aerial cameraoperator, art director, a\v intergrators, cinematographers, digital contentproducers, multimedia designers, and project directors seeking new and improvedsolutions for managing and operating in the multimedia arena.

What is the session format at this event?

ConferenceSessions:
        Conference sessions are 45 minute with a 15 minute Q&A;, set theater stylefor 75-100 attendees, and may feature a single speaker or a panel.

 

When can I expect to be notified if mypresentation was accepted?

All notificationswill be sent to the primary email address provided no later than August 17,2012.

How do presenters register for this event?

We are pleased toprovide a complimentary conference registration to all presenters. Uponacceptance, you will receive additional information.

 

If selected, do I have to provide my own AVequipment?

We will provide aLCD projector, screen and microphone for your presentation. ALL PRESENTERS MUSTPROVIDE THEIR OWN LAPTOP loaded with their presentation.

 

If selected, what presentation materials do Ihave to provide?

It is expectedthat presenters provide electronic presentation materials, handouts and/orfollow-up materials for conference attendees before the event and updated/finalcopies during or after the event.