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PHILIP W. SCHILLER
VP Worldwide Product Marketing, Apple
The increasing power of desktop workstations is leading to new areas of productivity for video professionals. Apple’s Mac OS X, based on a rock-solid Unix foundation and matched with the multiprocessing power of the Power Mac G4, is poised to become the platform for a new generation of even more powerful digital video and DVD solutions. Philip Schiller, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, will discuss Apple's leadership position in the digital video revolution and showcase the growing number of professional video solutions available on Mac OS X. For Schiller's bio click here.

Philip W. Schiller Keynote Presentation
T u e s d a y, 2 : 0 0 - 3 : 0 0 P M

ALLEN DAVIAU
Adding to the ranks of distinguished keynote alumni such as Harry Marks, Penelope Spheeris, and John Waters, DV Expo 2001 will host Allen Daviau, renowned director of photography for Empire of the Sun and Avalon, as this year's guest of honor.

Storytelling: Choices and Challenges with Evolving Technologies
We d n e s d a y, 9 :0 0 A. M. t o 1 0 :0 0 A. M.
Although digital video offers new choices and opportunities, how best to evoke the intent of the story should be paramount when deciding what tools to use. It is clear that new technology has changed the way stories are told, but will the revolution be digitized? Join Allen Daviau for a keynote address, Storytelling: Choices and Challenges with Evolving Technologies, a discussion of filmmaking in view of today's technological advancements.

Daviau's other credits include E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple, and Bugsy. His body of narrative filmwork includes The Falcon and the Snowman, Defending Your Life, and The Astronaut's Wife. For a full bio click here.

For more on Keynotes, please click here.

Welcome Reception FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES!
Tu e s d a y, 5 :3 0 P. M. t o 7 :0 0 P. M.
Enjoy some beverages and appetizers on the expo floor while mingling and networking with the DV community.This is a great opportunity to talk business in a relaxed setting, and see old and new faces. The winner of this year’s DV.com Jackpot Drawing will be announced during the DV Expo Welcome Reception! Enter for your chance to win this complete professional video studio worth $50,000 at
www.dvexpo.com/contest.

Film Fest FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES!
M o n d a y, 7 :0 0 P. M. t o 9 :0 0 P. M.
Tu e s d a y, 7 :0 0 P. M. t o 9 :0 0 P. M.
DV Expo will host its annual film festival for two back-to- back nights, with content created using digital video technology. Kick back and enjoy a big-screen presentation of independ-ent film shorts from professional studios as well as exemplary works from aspiring filmakers.
The festival will showcase the most compelling features, animations, comedies, dramas, documentaries, sci-fi’s, and music videos. If you want to submit your productions, please visit www.dv.com/community/gallery.shtml.

Sponsored Technical Sessions
FREE TO ALL ATTENDEES!
Adobe Master Classes

Wednesday, December 5, 2020
10:00 to 11:00 A.M. After Effects for the Web
11:00 to 12:00 P.M. Wedding Videography from Luisa Winters
1:00 to 2:00 P.M. What's New in After Effects
3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Zaxwerks Invigorator
4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Using After Effects with NLE's
5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Adobe Premiere Realtime on the Mac

Thursday, December 6, 2020
9:00 to 10:00 A.M. DV Film Making with Adobe Premiere
10:00 to 11:00 A.M. After Effects Expression Tips & Tricks
11:00 to 12:00 P.M. 3D Compositing in Adobe After Effects
1:00 to 2:00 P.M. What's New in After Effects
3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Zaxwerks Invigorator
4:00 to 5:00 P.M. What you need to know about Streaming Media
5:00 to 6:00 P.M. Toolfarm presents Plug-ins for After Effects

Adobe Future Web Technology Briefings Wednesday, December 5, 2020
9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Future Web Technology Briefings from Adobe
10:30 to 11:30 P.M. Future Web Technology Briefings from Adobe
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Future Web Technology Briefings from Adobe

Apple Computer Sponsored Technical Sessions
Wednesday, December 5, 2020 (click on links to read class descriptions)
10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Final Cut Pro in Depth
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. From Creativity to Disk with DVD Studio Pro
1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Color Correction on the Desktop
3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Breaking Film Editing Barriers with Final Cut Pro
4:30 to 5:30 P.M. Final Cut Pro in Depth

Thursday, December 6, 2020 (click on links to read class descriptions)
10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Final Cut Pro in Depth
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Color Correction on the Desktop
1:30 to 2:00 P.M. Integrate Award Winning Visual Effects into your Editing Workflow
2:00 to 2:30 P.M. Painting and Rotoscoping for DV Editing Workflow
3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Enhancing your DVD authoring workflow with Final Cut Pro
4:30 to 5:30 P.M. 3D on Mac OSX

SONY Sponsored Technical Sessions
DVCAM Dynamics:
Key Features for Professional Applications
We d n e s d a y, 1 0 :3 0 A. M. t o 1 2 :0 0 P. M.
R o o m 4 0 7

Sony will host a special panel discussion featuring prominent DVCAM users in a variety of genres, including current hot topics such as offline and online editing, postproduction, and filmmaking. This session is open to all attendees and is best suited for professionals who currently work or intend on working with a 1/4 inch digital format as a profession. The panel includes: Barbara Briggs, writer-producer, Phaethon World-Stage Co. Pictures; Steven J. Cohen, Motion Picture editor and publisher, Motion Picture Editors Guild Magazine; David Gaines, line producer; Ramy Katrib, founder, CEO, DigitalFilm Tree; Brian Lawler, independent video producer; Tim Serda, vice president and CTO, DigitalFilm Tree.

PINNACLE Sponsored Technical Sessions
Professional Video Editing and DVD Authorings
We d n e s d a y, 2 :0 0 P. M. t o 3 :0 0 P. M.
R o o m 4 0 7

Sophisticated multilayer compositing and 3D processing elevates your capabilities far beyond simple editing and transitions to give your projects the look of broadcast productions. Learn how Pinnacle Pro-ONE’s realtime editing and effects compositing solutions can energize your productions with 2D and 3D transitions, multilayer compositing, image correction, keyframable motion control, speed control, and image stabilization. Learn how Pinnacle Impression DVD Pro can help you publish your final production to DVD with professional menus and interactivity.

AIVF (Association of Independent Video Filmmakers)
DESKTOP CINEMA- ACKNOWLEDGEING THE PAST- ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE
Tuesday, December 4
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Room 402 AB

A screening and discussion of new as well as pioneering trends in desktop production, including a preview of Nina Rota's (daughter of famed Italian film composer Nino Rota's) DV documentary on the late desktop video pioneer John Dorr, as well as classic desktop video from Vertical Blanking, and new digital works by David Katz, Kate Johnson & others.

AIVF is a 25-year-old professional organization serving international film- and videomakers: from documentarians and experimental artists to makers of narrative features. For further information contact 212/807-1400.

The Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group (lafcpug) is the largest FCP UG in the world meeting monthly in LA to share ideas, joys, and concerns over Apple's Final Cut Pro Non Linear Editing software. The Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group presents an Evening with the Final Cut Pro Team. This special event will allow you to get up close and personal with the creators, (including Randy Ubillos and Brian Meany) and movers and shakers from the Final Cut Pro team. Scheduled will be a demo of FCP and ample time for Q and A. This will be a relaxed "party type" atmosphere with refreshments provided. Seating is first come, first serve.

Media Communications Association International (MCA-I)

MCA-I National Board Meeting
Sunday, December 2, 2020
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The Figueroa Hotel

Open to all chapter leadership, and other attendees, as space allows. The agenda includes a discussion of plans and budget for 2002.

MCA-I Annual Association Meeting
Sunday, December 2, 2020
1:00 P.M. to- 5:00 P.M.
Monday December 3, 2020
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Room 303 AB

Open to all chapter leadership, and other attendees, as space allows. The agenda includes discussion and approval of the 2002 plan and budget as well as chapter operation learning opportunities and association activity brainstorming.

MCA-I Awards and Recognition Evening
Wednesday, December 5, 2020
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Room 409 AB

This gala event celebrates the stars of the Media Communications Association- International. The 2001 Awards in Media Excellence (AiME) winners will be recognized for their award winning work in video, multimedia and web communication. The new MCA-I board for 2002 will be installed and welcomed. The MCA-I Board of Director awards will be bestowed upon members who have significantly contributed to the profession and the association. The evening will culminate with the Chuck Webb Award, the industry's highest award for service to the profession of media communications.

Motion Graphics Los Angeles (MGLA)
Wednesday, December 5, 2020
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Room 402 AB

MGLA is a meeting place for desktop motion graphics artists of all levels to share information on all facets of their business, including tools, techniques, aesthetics - even business concerns. At this special meeting as part of DV Expo, a panel of designers and studio owners will discuss and answer questions on the challenges of running a motion graphics studio, including transitioning from other industries such as print.

"Tortilla Soup:" From Evaluation Through Distribution
Thursday, December 6
5:00PM-7:00PM
Room 402 AB
Presented by Visionbox Media
A panel discussion on the creative and technical decisions that led to the critically and commercially successful DV feature, “Tortilla Soup.”

Panel:
Moderator: Mark Pittman of Pittman Law Group
Brad Powell, Complete Post
Michael Donnelly, CFI
Chris Genereaux, Panasonic
John Manulis, Visionbox Media Group, Producer, "Tortilla Soup"
Chris Miller, Visionbox Media Group, Post Consultant, "Tortilla Soup"
Lulu Zezza, Visionbox Media Group, Co-Producer, "Tortilla Soup"
Alessandro Zezza, Award Winning Cinematographer, "Falling Like This"

Speaking at DV Expo 2002
If you are interested in speaking opportunities please submit your course proposals before the March 20, 2020 deadline. If you have questions or want additional information about speaking, contact:

Andrea Moore
Conference Manager
415-947-6257
amoore@cmp.com

Suggested topics for classes include, but are not limited to:

3D modeling, animation, and rendering tips and techniques
Animation: Basic and advanced, 2D and 3D
Audio and music for digital video
Automating Web video pages for video production and post
Bluescreen techniques
Broadband content and business issues
Cameras, lenses, workstation configuration
Data and asset management
Designing Web pages for video and animation
DV Effects
DVD design and production
Editing and shooting HD
Hardware issues: FireWire, DV Formats, capture boards, storage
Imaging for digital video
Interactivity and DV
Location audio
Managing multicamera shoots
Managing streaming media servers
Marketing and promotion strategies
Migrating to DTV
Motion capture
Motion graphics design for digital video
NT and digital video
Online editing tips and tricks
Project management issues
Streaming issues
Streamlining studio infrastructure
Studio business and legal issues
Tips and tricks with third-party plug-ins
Typography for digital video
Video compression
Video editing

Classes demonstrating commercial applications and other classes of a promotional nature will not be considered.

For information on exhibiting, promotional opportunities, and corporate sponsorships, contact Debra Barstad, Exhibit Sales Manager, by phone at 415-947-6266 or via email at dbarstad@cmp.com.

Submit your class proposals by clicking here and filling out the form.