Issue: HD - October 2008

HD EXPO COMES TO BURBANK

BURBANK, CA - HD Expo (www.hdexpo.net) is taking place later this week, offering two days of insights and expertise from leaders in entertainment technology. Red's Ted Schilowitz will present an "End-to-end Red One Workflow" to kick off the line-up of panels and educational events on October 29th.  Joining Schilowitz will be Jeffrey Seckendorf, cinematographer, and Dino Georgopolous, a Red owner and producer. 

Following the Red presentation, American Cinema Editors will sponsor "See What's Coming - Meet the Editors of the Hottest New and Upcoming Releases," a panel discussion featuring the editors of a number of projects just hitting theatres.  Panelists include: Oscar winner Paul Hirsch, ACE (Righteous Kill); Nancy Richardson, ACE (Twilight); Myron Kerstein (Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist); and Terilyn Shropshire, ACE (The Secret Life of Bees).  The Hollywood Reporter's Carolyn Giardina will moderate the panel.

On October 30th, HD Exop's Second Annual 3D Day launches with "Myth Busting 3D: Stop the Myths. Hear the Truth," led by Vince Pace (Avatar, Hannah Montana) and featuring Academy Award winner Eric Brevig (director, Journey to the Center of The Earth), Glen MacPherson (cinematographer, Journey to the Center of the Earth), and Eric Torres (visual effects coordinator Final Destination 4).  The expert panel will explore the facts and rumors accompanying the growing industry and public interest in 3D.  A 3D screening will accompany the panel.

The "One-On-One" conversation with 3D cinematographer Peter Anderson, ASC (U23D) will screen footage from recent work and explore the art of cinematography in 3D with American Cinematographer's Doug Bankston. Also in store is an in-depth discussion and screening of 3D sports with Vince Pace and his team members.