Open to all conference and expo attendees, on a space available basis.

These sessions are offered in addition to the DV Independent Film Symposium, and the DV Expo and Web Video Expo curricula.

Edit, Author, and Stream
Native Digital Video
Wednesday, October 4, 2020
10:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M., Room 201 B
Co-sponosred by Pinnacle Systems, Dell Computer, and AV Video Multimedia Producer magazine.
Want to learn how to create a video production masterpiece in realtime, native DV? Attend the FREE Adobe DV seminar and learn how to edit, author, and stream your digital video production in just a few hours.

Streaming to the Edge: Eight Steps to Optimum Live Webcasting
Wednesday, October 4, 2020
3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M., Room 201 A
This session explores eight critical steps to optimizing a live Webcast-starting with the initial production all the way through the encoding, transmission, and decoding chain. Practical considerations such as physical connection to the server, bit rates, codec formats, preprocessing, as well as "last mile" connectivity issues will be examined. This presentation is based on real-life experiences and will explore ways to optimize video and audio using RealNetworks and Windows Media within the limits of CPU performance of typical webcasting systems.

Generate Revenue from Your Internet Video
Thursday, October 5, 2020
10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M., Room 201 A
This session will examine e-commerce-ready solutions for Internet video. From pay-per-view to advertising insertion and more, learn how you can turn your Internet video content into revenue-generating opportunities. Explore the Internet media products, services, and revenue-generation models that will power the next wave in e-commerce.

 

Free Your Mind: A Non-Crash Course in Media Production
Thursday, October 5, 2020
3:00-4:00 P.M., Room 201 A
Shattering traditional views of media creation with nondestructive, realtime production tools. Rock-solid audio and mind-boggling video. Pack it; send it; post it: Vegas delivers.

 

Session Title TBA
Thursday, October 5, 2020
1:00-2:00 P.M., Room 201 A
Please check back for a session title and description.

 

Windows Media Technical Seminar
Wednesday, October 4, 2020
10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M., Room 201 A
Immerse yourself in the power of Windows Media, the only Internet broadband-ready platform for creating, hosting, and delivering digital media. During this seminar, you'll learn about the advantages of Windows Media Technologies for content providers, corporations, and service providers. You'll hear from top experts and learn the latest about this next-generation platform, including how to create Skins for the new Windows Media Player; capture and stream high-resolution screen content using the revolutionary Windows Media Screen technology; create and distribute digital media securely using second-generation Digital Rights Management technology; build commerce-enabled applications; deliver online learning; and much more. Don’t miss this exciting, information-packed seminar.

APPLE
Wednesday, October 4
10:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Room 204

Introduction to Final Cut Pro
Co-sponsored by Intelligent Media
10:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Presenter: Josh Melliker, DV Creators
This seminar is an introduction to non-linear editing within Final Cut Pro. It will cover basic concepts including user interface, log, capture, and print to tape, and recommended configurations.

Intermediate Tips & Techniques with Final Cut Pro Co-sponsored by ProMAX
12:30 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
Presenter: Josh Melliker, DV Creators Explore advanced editing tips and techniques. Discover compatible 3rd party plug-ins, creative filters, how to import/ export to other software, workflow tips, compositing, and designing motion graphics in Final Cut Pro.

Film to DV and Back in Final Cut Pro
2:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
Presenters: Ramy Katrib, Digital Film Tree, Magic Video Film and Video Works Loran Kary, author, FilmLogic Learn the mechanics of shooting on film and editing digitally using Final Cut Pro and FilmLogic from industry professionals who cut for shows such as ER, NYPD Blue, West Wing, and numerous studio features. This session will take you through telecine process, logging with FilmLogic, and delivering your list to your negative cutter. Discover Apple's desktop nonlinear film editing systems for the budget-conscious filmmaker.

Using DV for Feature Film Production:
An Overview
Thursday, October 5, 2020
1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M., Room 201 B
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Moderator: Ralph Fairweather, Producer, www.2-pop.com
Panelists: Ramy Katrib, founder, DigitalFilm Tree
Loran Kary, CEO, Focal Point Systems, author and creator, FilmLogic
Dan Fort, Avid editor John Taylor, Avid editor
Several new technologies and services are emerging in the world of DV that many people think will revolutionize the landscape of feature film production. These include shooting on DV and transferring to film for theater projection, and shooting on film, editing in DV, and then outputting a negative cutlist for conforming negative, for theater projection. Both of these processes save tons of dollars and artistic compromises for aspiring filmmakers. Gain insight into the nitty gritty details and recommended "best practices" for each.