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Digital Cinema Society
Newsletter

August 17, 2010
Volume 6, Number 5

 

   DCS Update


DCS is on the road again and after the completion of a shooting assignment in Eastern Europe we will tour facilities in Romania, Hungary, and Germany before attending the IBC convention in Amsterdam. Members attending IBC who would be interested in an informal gathering at the convention should contact us, and we are also eager to hear from any companies who might like to host such a get together. Our next official DCS event will be on September 29th at DV Expo in Pasadena, CA, where we will explore the subject of Filters for Cinematography, (more details below).


Being out of town, it can be a real challenge to keep up with our DCS responsibilities, and we certainly couldn’t do it without a lot of volunteer help; so we would like to acknowledge a few members for their kind assistance. Helping ARRI to rollout the Alexa, we had two very successful events where Michael Bravin presented the new camera. The first was held at Alternative Rentals in Los Angeles where Advisory Board member Barry Clark represented DCS, followed shortly by a meeting in Northern California organized by Northern California Chapter President Simon Sommerfeld with help from VP Trudi Melohn, Adam Wilt, Lee Blicher, Dan Drasin, Ian McCamey, and Art Adams. We also want to thank Lucas Wilson from Assimilate for helping to present and especially Doug Leighton from Panasonic for donating the use of a top quality Panasonic projector. With Alexa in their hands, DCS Northern California members also organized a shoot to size up the camera. Although it’s not the proper way to analyze Alexa quality, a rough cut of their footage is impressive and can be viewed online at Director, Ian McCamey’s Vimeo page:


http://www.vimeo.com/14065905


We are also grateful to Advisory Board member Marty Shindler for sharing his essay, “Frenzy in the Third Dimension” for this month’s eNewsletter. Finally, thanks to all our members for making DCS your trusted source of information in the field of Digital Cinema.


   Upcoming DCS Events


   Digital Cinema Society meeting at DV Expo - “Camera Filtration for Cinematography” September 29th


September 29, 2010, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, Pasadena Convention Center, Room E, Pasadena, CA


Join the Digital Cinema Society at DV Expo as we explore the art and technology of using filters for all types of Cinematography. Representatives from leading filter manufacturers including Schneider Optics and Tiffen will be joined by a panel of prominent Cinematographers who will share their personal insights and tips for using a variety of filters including Diffusion, ND/IR, and Special Effects. This meeting is open to all DV Expo attendees. See more details on the full DV Expo agenda and for the DCS discount code later in this update, or visit their website at http://www.dvexpo.com


   This Month’s Feature Article


Frenzy in the Third Dimension


By Marty Shindler


History repeats itself.


The lessons learned from history should never be forgotten.


It happened when sound was a new technology for feature films. It happened again when color was a new technology for feature films.


It happened yet again in the mid 90s when CGI came on the scene in a big way, spurred by the likes of Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park, major motion pictures that told Hollywood studios and many independents that computer graphics could be used for major visual effects extravaganzas and, as far as those two movies were concerned, could attract large audiences on a global basis, all paying top dollar to see the latest and greatest.


The two aforementioned movies were done brilliantly, from their writing to their execution, with the likes of James Cameron and Steven Spielberg helming the work, but the aftermath created was a frenzy by almost any definition as a new language to tell stories was being created.


The underlying 3D CGI technology for those two movies (and a few others) came at a time when more horsepower became available in computing and new tools were being created to enable even a local “garage shop” to create convincing images on screen. If you could think it, it could be created in the computer was a common philosophy. The only constraints were time and, of course, money.


In the 90s, companies sprang up on a global basis to create the production level work for visual effects. Other companies sprang up to build software and hardware tools for image creation.


The burgeoning 3D CGI industry also prompted companies and schools to provide training to the waiting masses, including retraining the existing workforce, many of whom knew what images were required, but were now becoming adept at using a new tool to create. For example, a great model maker accustomed to wood, foam, steel and other “real” materials now was beginning to learn how to build models with a tablet, mouse and software. The base knowledge was there, but new tools were being used for execution.


Organizations of all kinds set up series of panel discussions, seminars, newsletters and publications, all devoted to the new digital technology.


There was a frenzy to hit the marketplace at all points on the entertainment industry value chain, driven in part by the studios that thought that major visual effects extravaganzas were all that was needed to drive box office and in turn, profits.


Audiences showed up, too, expecting to see the next T2 or Jurassic Park.


The problem was that in the frenzy, one important factor was left out of the mix – good stories based on believable characters. While no one ever sets out to make a bad movie, the reality is that most movies do not earn a profit for their investors.


The increased budgets for the extravaganzas and the lack of attention to story and characters resulted in significant write downs of movies – and TV shows, too, that started to incorporate CGI, albeit on a somewhat lower scale than movies. In some cases, it was reported that the rate of losses exceeded the “norm,” but a loss is still a loss.


Paying audiences stayed away as the novelty for the big effects movies for the sake of exploitation wore off. The audience always knows.


It took a while for the effects heavy product in the pipeline to run its course and during that time, unfortunately, many companies came and went, all chasing a piece of the new digital CGI pie.


In time, a more practical approach emerged, without the frenzy, but still incorporating the technology that made those movies and others so compelling, but with the all important elements of story and character. In fact, the whole CG/animation business today is bigger than ever.


The same frenzy is evident today with S3D, stereoscopic 3D. History is repeating itself. And in time, the industry will be enormous, if not ubiquitous, but it will take time to get there and there will be fallout.


The influx of S3D movies has created a wow factor. Avatar, Alice in Wonderland and other movies have created a 3D wow factor both visually and at the box office.


Studios, majors and independents, are all developing projects for 3D release. Organizations are developing training programs, seminars, etc. Software and hardware tools of all kinds are being developed to support the production, post production and exhibition needs of the S3D industry. It appears to be going at a faster rate than was the case for 3D CGI a decade plus ago, although it is certainly hard to quantify.


Already the industry is seeing a softening of the box office numbers from 3D, especially during the all important opening weekend as the percentage from 3D has declined for several of the most recent releases. It is too soon to know if this is isolated or the beginning of a trend. Speculation in some circles is that while audiences crave the look of 3D movies, they are beginning to be more discriminating, especially as the up charge adds significantly to the cost of taking a family to the local multiplex.


With the significant increase in 3D production, whether 3D is created during production or in post through 2D to 3D conversion, there will be losses to those investors as the product comes to market. We just do not know as yet which movies will succeed and which will not.


In the 90s with CGI driven films, distributors aimed to get as wide a release as possible, going day and date around the world wherever viable. The goal was to collect as much in box office as possible before word of mouth set in. And for those movies that had the story, visual elements and the total budget in balance, the word of mouth drove substantial returns.


The same is happening today. And in today’s connected with social networking world, word leaks out very fast when a bad movie appears at the multiplex.


3D capacity at the global theater market must increase and it must increase soon to enable the product coming to market to have at least a fair chance for success. It must also be done at a fair price as the upward spiral in product and costs is not being recouped by box office and home entertainment.


The trend is continuing into TV as sports in 3D is compelling as well. We have seen 3D baseball, basketball, football, hockey, golf and recently the FIFA World Cup. The networks, broadcast and cable (does anyone really differentiate anymore?) are all devoting considerable resources to testing and experimenting with S3D.


Movies and sports drove the growth of TV in the 50s at its birth and again when color TV was introduced. (Are there any black and white TV shows?). The same was true for the introduction of HD TVs and it will be true for 3D TV. History repeats itself.


To drive the sales of the 3D enabled TVs, a large inventory of available product is required in order to get past the early adopters. So, the number of movies and TV events in 3D will continue as the major TV manufacturers bring their sets to market. It will only be a matter of a few years before all new HD flat panel TVs have 3D capabilities and most likely at a nominal surcharge.


Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining as I have heavy involvement in this arena, too. The 3D bug first bit me in 2004 when we were retained to develop a business plan for a company with an idea for 3D tools and services. That evolved into many other consulting projects for us, as well as our involvement in Oculus3D. The first 3D panel I moderated was in September 2005, even before the release of Chicken Little, the modern era’s first 3D movie. There have been many, many more since.


What I am suggesting is that we all take a sharp look at what matters – quality and the bottom line – or chance being a victim of the inevitable fallout following the frenzy.


The future, history tells us, depends upon it.


Marty Shindler is a long time management consultant to creative and technology companies. His current work also includes Oculus3D, a start up focusing on 3D projection. He is also a DCS Life Member. Marty may be reached at Marty@iShindler.com


   DCS Lifetime Members


Award winning, Egyptian Director of Photography Gamal Elboushi has over 700 commercials to his credit. Besides specializing in commercials, he is also known for capturing compelling, high-speed, table top and food imagery and has shot a variety of music videos and documentaries with locations all over the globe. Gamal is a full member of the Australian Cinematographers Society as well as the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.


   Renewing Your DCS Membership

We count on your dues and contributions to continue our mission and maintain our services to members. So, if your membership has expired, or will soon, and provided that you value our services and can afford to offer support, please take a few minutes to renew your membership at the $30 annual level or $100.00 for a Lifetime Membership. You can follow the convenient Paypal links,(using any major credit card, and you don’t need to be signed up for Paypal,) or you can send payment to our offices at P.O. Box 1973 Studio City, CA 91614, USA.


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here Checks should be sent to: The Digital Cinema Society, P.O. Box 1973, Studio City, CA 91614, USA. Check payments must be in US dollars. Please note that if you are a student, or otherwise cannot afford the dues, just send a note and we will be happy to extend your membership.

   DCS Member Discounts


   20% Discount on L.A. Area Stage Rentals at Laurel Canyon Stages


Laurel Canyon Stages is pleased to extend a 20% discount on stage rental, exclusive to DCS members.  Members may view their facilities at: www.lcstages.com.  For more info contact DCS member Michael J. Walsh, Operations Manager 818-768-8935


   Recreation Connection


Members have access to the Recreation Connection which offers discounts nationwide on sporting events, movies, concerts, and theme parks such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc. Check out their website for the latest offerings at: www.recreationconnection.com 


   On-line Games, Giveaways & Promotions


   Band Pro’s Sony SRW-9000 Early Adopter Incentive


Early adopters who purchase the Sony SRW-9000 from Band Pro until September will be eligible to receive the PL mount and 35mm sensor upgrade kit on January 1st, 2011 for only $30,000. (Original cost: $50,000). Contact Band Pro now for more details and demos: www.bandpro.com


   HD Camera Guide’s Tech Trivia Contest


HD Camera Guide, the online site for broadcast and professional HD cameras, lenses and accessories is inviting camera professionals to test their trivia knowledge. For a chance to win, visit: www.hdcameraguide.com


   On-line Courses, Webinars & Events


   Stereo 3D Filmmaking Bootcamp with James Neihouse


August 26, 2010, 10:00 a.m. PDT to 11:30 a.m. PDT


Live Webinar - Free / Live Webinar + Archive + Bonus Material - $25. http://www.newmediawebinars.com/webinars/stereo-3d-filmmaking-bootcamp/


   Upcoming Events of Interest - Los Angeles


   Hollywood Shorts - August Screening and Filmmaker Panel


August 22, 2010, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Cinespace - Hollywood, CA


DCS Members are invited to attend Hollywood Shorts as their monthly shortfest continues with the screening of five short films by up and coming filmmakers from around the globe. Filmmaker Q&A to follow screening. Cost: Free. For tickets, visit: http://hollywoodshortsaug2010.eventbrite.com/


   The Association’s Canon DSLR: Hands-on Training Boot Camp - Level 1


Saturday, August 21, 2010, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Santa Monica, CA


Led by Snehal Patel, this 5-hour Boot Camp workshop is for industry professionals that want to use the Canon 5D or 7D DSLR cameras for film and television. Early Bird discount ends on August 19th at Midnight. For more information and registration, visit: http://www.theassociation.tv/canonbootcamp.php


   Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp Led by Shane Hurlbut, ASC


August 28-29, 2010, Alternative Rentals, Los Angeles, CA


This event is designed to be a small, intense 2 day course with a 5:1 participant to instructor ratio and a maximum of 40 attendees. This master class is for Directors, DP’s, A.C’s, Loaders, Media Managers and Independent filmmakers. It will be a simulated set environment where participants are challenged as an Elite Team on a daily basis. Participants can bring their own DSLR, or a Canon 5D Mark II loaner will be made available for each.  Participants will prep, shoot, test, convert rigs in a breakneck pace, make company moves, change color temp on the fly while changing frame and shutter speeds, understand the power of Neutral Density filters and get to see the successes projected on a 25‘ screen, just to name a few.


DCS Member Discount: DCS members will receive a 40% discount. For more details and to register, visit www.hdslrbootcamp.com and make sure to click Digital Cinema Society in the pull down menu on the Sign-Up page.


   Santa Fe Advanced 3D Cinamatography Workshop


August 28-30, 2010, Los Angeles, CA


This unique three day workshop (Saturday to Monday) provides a thorough, hands-on experience with stereoscopic 3D cinematography and workflow using a wide range of 3D rigs and high end camera systems. The instructors include Geoff Boyle, DP and founder of the CML, Aaron James of VER 3D and Los Angeles-based DIT Maninder Saini. Additional instructors and guest experts will be announced as they are confirmed.


Discounted tuition for DSC members is $1050 (regularly $1295). There is no deadline for this discount. However, space is limited to allow for maximum instruction and hands-on time with the equipment. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration and additional information are available at www.hdworkshops.com or email questions to santafe@hdworkshops.com.


   No Budget Film School Presents “Cinema Language”


Sunday, August 29, 2010 • 9:00am - 6:00pm, Raleigh Studios • Chaplin Theater, Los Angeles, CA


No Budget Film School presents an all-new class, "Cinema Language," which explores the written and unwritten language of cinema. The morning session, Course 103: "Mastering Film Grammar," is an intensive and highly entertaining exploration of screen art form. The afternoon session, Course 204: "From Script to Screen," is a unique and revealing look at how a movie goes from the words on a page to the final motion picture. TUITION: Prepaid DCS members are eligible for the special Qualifying Member Organization price, which is $25 off the regular prepaid price. Use Discount Code: DCS. For more information and to register, visit: nobudgetfilmschool.eventbrite.com


   3rd Annual 3D Entertainment Summit


September 15-16, 2010, Hilton Los Angeles, Universal City, CA


http://www.3d-summit.com/


   2010 Emerging Cinematographers Awards


September 26, 2010, 5:00pm, Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles, CA Join the International Cinematographers Guild as they honor the best and brightest emerging cinematographers of 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.ecawards.net/


   DV Expo 2010


September 28-30, 2010, Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA


The Digital Cinema Society’s September Meeting is at Digital Video Expo! Register for your FREE pass today. 


Spend the day at Digital Video Expo for FREE!  Digital Video Expo offers two days of FREE vendor training sessions, FREE lighting master classes, FREE networking events, FREE keynote speakers, and an exhibit hall packed with hundreds of new products!   When you are done exploring the show floor, attend the Digital Cinema Society meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 @ 5:00pm. 


SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR DIGITAL CINEMA SOCIETY MEMBERS! Receive an additional $50 off the Digital Video Conference Program, and/or FREE exhibit hall passes by using customer code DCS10.  See all of their NEW Conference options including single day workshops @ http://dvexpo.com/conference/grid_sessions.php and http://dvexpo.com/conference/grid_appletraining.php


Don’t delay, register today by visiting http://www.dvexpo.com


   SMPTE 2010 Annual Tech Conference & Expo


October 26-28, 2010, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood, CA


http://www.smpte.org/events/


   American Film Market


November 3-10, 2010, Loews Hotel, Santa Monica, CA


www.afma.com


   DAM Los Angeles 2010


Digital Asset Management, Henry Stewart DAM Conference Series


Monday, November 15, 2010 & Tuesday, November 16, 2010, Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, CA


http://www.hsconferences.com/dcabout.aspx


   Events of Interest - East Coast


   Panasonic 3D Production Workshop


September 19-20, 2010, New York, NY


http://createasphere.com/En/3d.html


   The Entertainment Technology Expo


Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 - 1:00pm to 7:00pm | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, The New Yorker Hotel, New York


http://createasphere.com/En/expo-home.html


   Digital Asset Management Conference


September 23-24, 2010, New York, NY


http://createasphere.com/En/dam-ny-conference-home.html


   ShowBiz Expo - New York


October 9, 2010, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., New York City, NY


www.theshowbizexpo.com


   Content & Communications World Expo


Includes HD World, SATCON and 3D World Conference and Expo,


October 13-14, 2010, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY


Content & Communications World features business solutions for content creation, management and delivery, along with a range of satellite, fiber, and IP communications solutions. Hear end-user panels, meet leading vendors and explore the strategies, tactics and technologies leading the way in this rapidly changing market. 


Note: Qualified end-users get a free full conference pass and other industry professionals attend the expo, keynotes and sponsored sessions for free! To Register at http://www.ccwexpo.com/register.asp and use source code CWEX2. If you do not qualify as an end-user, you can still save on a full conference pass or get your free expo pass which includes the exhibits, sponsored forums and keynote presentations! For information on what constitutes a qualified end-user, visit: www.ccwexpo.com.


   Events of Interest - Other U.S. Areas


   Panasonic’s “When It Counts” Road Show


August 19, 2010, Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA


The When It Counts road show is a great opportunity to get hands-on with Panasonic’s newest, industry-leading products and to learn about the latest technical advances. Join Panasonic’s professional video experts for free, in-depth product seminars as well as demonstrations of their new 3D Professional, P2 HD solid-state and AVCCAM products. Morning and Afternoon sessions available.


For more information and To Register: http://www.imeetingpartner.com/webreg/2010Whenitcountstour/index.cfm


   BLUE Ocean Film Festival


August 24-29, 2010, Monterey, CA


The BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit (BLUE) which had its debut in June 2009 to international acclaim is recognized as a ground-breaking ocean focused forum which combines great films, photography, entertainment, conservation outreach and policy discussions along with an comprehensive industry conference for veteran and emerging media professionals, scientists and conservationists. For More Information, visit: www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org


   Steve Wright’s Nuke Workshops at Maine Media in Rockport Maine


Learn this powerful compositing program from master trainer Steve Wright, who has to date trained over 400 Nuke artists world-wide! Steve will present two week-long Nuke Workshops at Maine Media, in Rockport, Maine. Extensive project media will be provided including 2k feature film scans and HD video plates. Class size is limited to 15 experienced compositors that want to up-train to Nuke!


Intro to Nuke Compositing Workshop - September 19-25, 2010


Topics include how to navigate the Nuke interface, motion tracking, keyframe animation, keying, compositing, 3D compositing, multi-pass CGI compositing, and Nuke’s unique channels structure. http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/filmmaking/introduction-nuke-compositing


Advanced Nuke Compositing Workshop - September 26 – October 2, 2010


Topics include advanced bluescreen and greenscreen keying techniques with Keylight, Primatte, and the IBK keyer, 3D lighting and surface materials, stereo compositing, and working with log images. Actual production techniques such as set extension, pan-n-tile, and camera projection will be demonstrated using 2k feature film scans and HD plates. http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/filmmaking/advanced-nuke-compositing


Members of the DCS will receive a 10% discount code - NUKEMAINE10% ONLINE REGISTRATION: visit one of the two links above then click the “REGISTER” link, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click the “Additional Information” link then type in NUKEMAINE10% in the “Special Instructions” box. PHONE REGISTRATION: If registering by phone, provide the same discount code to the registrar.


   DAM Chicago 2010


Digital Asset Management, Henry Stewart DAM Conference Series


Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Avenue Hotel, Chicago


http://www.hsconferences.com/dcabout.aspx


   GIANT SCREEN CINEMA ASSOCIATION (GSCA) International Conference and Trade Show 2010 - Tennessee, USA


September 25–27, 2010


Giant Screen 101 and committee meetings will be held on September 24, 2010


Host: Tennessee Aquarium & IMAX 3D Theater in Chattanooga, Tennessee


http://www.giantscreencinema.com/Events/2010ConferenceChattanooga.aspx


   Dome Day 2010


September 28, 2010 - held in conjunction with the GIANT SCREEN CINEMA ASSOCIATION (GSCA) International Conference and Trade Show 2010


Host: McWane Science Center and IMAX Dome Theater


http://www.giantscreencinema.com/Events/2010ConferenceChattanooga.aspx


   Chicago International Film Festival


October 7-21, 2010, Chicago, IL


www.chicagofilmfestival.com


   ShowEast


October 11-14, 2010, Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida


http://www.showest.com/filmexpo/index.jsp


   Jackson Hole Symposium 2010 - Presented by the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival


October 26-28, 2010, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO


From high-end, large-format and 3-D programming, to exhibit installations and interactive media, museums and cultural institutions present opportunities for collaboration with broadcasters and filmmakers.


Join the brightest minds in the industry for an inside look at advanced technologies and emerging trends in public media. For more information or to register, visit: http://www.jhfestival.org/jhsymposium/index.htm


   Rocky Mountain VID EXPO 2010


November 3-4, 2010, Crowne Plaza Dia, Denver, Colorado


http://www.vidxpo.com


   Events of Interest to DCS Members - International


   BIRTV 2010


Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Equipment Exhibition - August 23-26, 2010, China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China


http://www.birtv.com


   67th Venice International Film Festival


September 1-11, 2010, Venice Lido, Venice, Italy


The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote all the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and tolerance. The Festival includes retrospectives and homages to major figures as a contribution towards raising awareness of the history of cinema.


http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/festival/


   IBC 2010


International Broadcasting Convention, RAI Auditorium, Amsterdam


Conference: 9-14, September 2010 / Exhibition: 10-14, September 2010, RAI Amsterdam


For information or to register, visit: www.ibc.org


   Cinec Munich


International trade fair for film technology


18-20 September 2010, M,O,C, Veranstaltungscenter, Lilienthalallee 40, Munich, Germany


The cinec offers an extensive program with the cinecForum in the form of lectures, workshops and seminars on new and innovative product development. The possibility of meeting, to discourse and position determination to make the cinec an indispensable industry gathering and market place for contract negotiations.


For more information or to register, visit: http://www.cinec.de/


   12th Kino Expo 2010


International Convention & Trade Fair, 21-24 September, 2010, St. Petersburg, Russia - “LenExpo” Exhibition Complex, Hall No. 7


http://www.kinoexpo.ru/eng/index.htm


   MIPJUNIOR 2010


2-3 October 2010, Cannes, France


International Film & Programme Market for Kids TV, Video, Cable & Satellite.


http://www.mipworld.com/en/MIPJUNIOR/


   MIPCOM 2010


4-8 October 2010, Cannes, France


International Film & Programme Market for TV, Video, Cable & Satellite


http://www.mipworld.com/en/MIPCOM/


   CEATEC Japan 2010


October 5-9, 2010, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo


Cutting-edge IT & Electronics Comprehensive Exhibition.


www.ceatec.com


   BFI 54th London Film Festival


13-28 October 2010, London, UK


http://www.bfi.org.uk/lff/


   Power to the Pixel: The Cross-Media Forum in association with the BFI London Film Festival


12-15 October, 2010, London, UK


Includes: The Pixel Market - 13-14, October 2010


The Pixel Market is a brand new two-day marketplace which will showcase 20 of the best international cross-media projects to financiers and decision-makers from across the media industries during Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum. Up to half of the 20 project teams selected for the market will be chosen to present In Competition at The Pixel Pitch where they will compete for the £6,000 ARTE Pixel Pitch Prize. All teams will take part in The Pixel Meetings, a day of one-to-one business meetings with international decision-makers, financiers and commissioners from the film, games, mobile, interactive, arts, publishing, broadcast and tech industries. Successful participants will also gain free accreditation to the Conference Summit on the first day of Power to the Pixel’s Cross-Media Forum on 12 October 2010. The deadline to apply for the Pixel Pitch Prize is 6 August 2010.


For more information, visit: www.powertothepixel.com


   Streaming Media Europe 2010


14-15 October 2010 (Preconference Workshops: Wednesday 13, October 2010), Novotel London West - London, UK


http://www.streamingmediaglobal.com/europe/index.asp


   Broadcast India 2010


Conference: October 21-22, 2010 / Exhibition: 21-23, 2010, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon(E), Mumbai, India


www.bradcastindiashow.com


   International Rome Film Festival


28 October - 5 November 2010


http://www.romacinemafest.it/romacinemafest


   6h China International 3D World Forum & Exhibition (C3D World)


Held in conjunction with International 3D Fair 2010


November 3-5, 2010, Shanghai, China


http://insightmedia.info/conferences/c3dworld.php


   Cinex Asia


TBD, November 2010, Mumbai, India


www.cinexasia.com


   15TH Europa Cinemas Network Conference


18-21 November 2010, Paris, France


Some 500 professionals will participate in discussions and workshops dealing with the transition to digital projection, new technologies, activities aimed at young audiences, marketing and cinema promotion. They will also have the possibility to watch 10 European films as preview premieres and a trailer programme.


http://www.europa-cinemas.org/en/actions/conference/conference.php


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