wednesday, november 7 schedule
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

thursday, november 8 schedule - HD EXPO's 3D Day
10:00AM - 3:00 PM

wednesday, november 7 session details

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, INTENSIVE Theater 1
ADOBE INTENSIVE WORKSHOP: Discover the Future of Broadcasting
Learn how Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium software enables exceptional productivity as you create visually innovative work for film, broadcast, mobile phones, and the Web. You'll preview new releases of Adobe's essential post-production and graphic tools as well as learn how Adobe Media Player extends emerging standards like RSS to enable branding, advertising, tracking & reporting, and content protection for downloadable, offline content. Discover the future of broadcasting and how to produce live video streams in Flash as well as learn the capabilities, scalability and integration possibilities.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Main Theater
CUT TO THE CHASE: BOURNE ULTIMATUM, TRANSFORMERS, RATATOUILLE & HAIRSPRAY!
Sponsored by AMERCIAN CINEMA EDITORS
The editors of the year’s biggest movies talk about their role in the process, the technology and how they help create the box office hits. Michael Tronick, A.C.E. (Hairspray), Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E. (Star Trek), Darren Holmes, A.C.E. (Ratatouille), Chris Rouse, A.C.E. (Bourne Ultimatum), and Glen Scantlebury
(Transformers) join HD EXPO for a candid and illuminating discussion about the action in the cutting room. What’s next for this group of award winning editors, what tools do they wish for and why is editing so critical? Moderated by: Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter.

6:30 PM - 8:00PM, Main Theater
BAND PRO FILM & DIGITAL INTENSIVE: Presentation on the new Sony CineAlta F23 conducted by Jeff Cree of Band Pro Film & Digital, Inc.
This INTENSIVE is intended as an overview of the F23 system including technical information applicable to DoP's, DIT's and other technicians or production staff. The Sony F23 is the new pinnacle of the CineAlta camera series designed with the needs and standards of cinematographers in mind. Whether your work is commercials, episodic television or feature films, you will appreciate 12+ stops of latitude, unmatched shadow detail, pristine low-noise images, over/under cranking capability, wide color gamut, 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 recording and multiple flexible form-factors. The Sony F23 is clearly the new standard by which other HD cinematography cameras will be judged.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, INTENSIVE Theater 1
SONY INTENSIVE: XDCAM EX
Sony's new XDCAM EX camcorder will expand upon the XDCAM line of tapeless acquisition systems, using flash memory technology. Sony and industry experts will examine the features, performance, workflow and image acquisition capabilities of this new camcorder.

SESSION I: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | SESSION II: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Sunset Room
AUTODESK SYSTEMS LAUNCH TOUR 2008 - Creative, Workflow Solutions for Film and Television Production
Be first to experience the latest versions of Autodesk 2008 systems at the Autodesk Media & Entertainment Systems Launch Tour. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. A second registration page will follow if you check this box, please only select one session.

thursday, november 8 session details - HD EXPO's 3D Day

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM, Main Theater
3D: From Asset Creation to Projection
How Sony Pictures Imageworks creates an odyssey in three dimensions.
Sony Pictures Imageworks has long been known and admired as a leader in the production of breathtaking films whose visual effects suspend disbelief into dimensions we've not yet experienced. Over the past several years, their fleet of incredible talent and technology have moved us beyond 3D effects into the universe of stereoscopic films, taking us on a rollercoaster ride to the north pole, then into the jaws of a monster house, and now we await the studio's journey into a legend of the past. Rob Engle, Stereographer and Digital Effects Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, moderates a panel of artists, technologists and supervisors who take us through the process of transforming 3D assets into stereoscopic adventures. Panelists: Brian Steiner, CG Supervisor; Kenn McDonald, Animation Supervisor; and Layne Friedman, CG Supervisor.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, INTENSIVE Theater 1
SONY INTENSIVE: XDCAM HD Workflow
The XDCAM HD workflow with leading NLE's, from field to post. An examination of a real world workflow using Sony's XDCAM HD product's and many current industry leading NLE providers. Industry experts tell us their best practices for the XDCAM HD workflow.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, Main Theater
HD EXPO Presents A Multidimensional Conversation with the Vanguard of 3D
3D has arrived; see it, embrace and understand it. Today’s 3D is better than the audience could have imagined and the industry is watching with fanatical interest. Backed by the most powerful filmmakers and studios, the move to 3D is fueled by A-level product and vibrant workflows. Jeffrey Katzenberg refers to 3D as “the single most revolutionary change since color pictures.” George Lucas commented “the time has come for 3D to become more than some theme park attraction. We see a business there.” And that’s why there are projects in the pipeline and Spielberg, Zemeckis and Jackson are in the 3D business now.

This is an opportunity to hear the leaders at the top of 3D : Josh Greer (RealD), Aaron Parry( Main Street Pictures) Buzz Hays (Sony Pictures Imageworks) and Howard Postley (3ality Digital) and experience an incredible Screening of the Hottest 3D Projects. Moderated by Kristin Petrovich, CEO/Founder, HD EXPO.
This panel presents some of the most influential people and companies working at the vanguard of 3D. For nearly 20 years, Josh Greer has been at the cutting edge of technology, and RealD is playing a key role in the acquisition, post production and delivery of this dynamic content. Buzz Hays, (Senior Producer, Sony Pictures Imageworks) is a pioneer whose credits include MONSTER HOUSE, THE TERMINAL and THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK. Hays is currently at work on the highly anticipated BEOWULF with Robert Zemeckis and is a recognized leader in stereoscopic films and visual effects with stints at Radium, yU+co, and Lucasfilm THX. Aaron Parry (Main Street Pictures) has focused his career on traditional and CGI animation, live action and 3D. His credits include The Iron Giant, SpongeBob Squarepants, and Barnyard the movie. He is at work on a number of projects for Paramount Pictures and independent animation and 3D companies. Howard Postley is the COO/CTO of 3ality Digital, who have built an incredible production and post production pipeline. 3ality will soon present U2 3D. This is a not-to-be-missed chance to learn about the evolution of 3D and get a sneak peak at projects including the U2 3D film and so much more.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, INTENSIVE Theater 1
PANASONIC INTENSIVE: HPX3000 Intensive on new Panasonic AJ-HPX3000
conducted by Charles R. (C.R.) Caillouet (Vision Unlimited)
This INTENSIVE is a comprehensive overview of the AJ-HPX3000 targeted to DPs, DITs and other creative and production professionals. The HPX3000 is the industry’s first native 1080p one-piece camcorder for master-quality acquisition...more

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