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Note: This schedule has been updated recently! Scroll down for more details. The Jackson Hole Tech Symposium is an immersive two-day event, boasting a series of luncheon roundtables, in-depth panel discussions, and provocative seminars throughout the day. The schedule is complemented by evening social events and a host of exhibits and demos of the latest technology. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration/Information Desk open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Exhibit Floor
Exhibits Floor Hours 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Exhibit Floor
Morning Refreshments
Coffee and an assortment of decaffeinated and specialty teas to start your day
Courtesy of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival 9:00 am, Forum Room
Welcome & Introductions 9:15 - 9:45 am, Forum Room
Opening Keynote by Tracy Swedlow, [itvt] 10:00 - 11:30 am, Forum Room
An Overview of the Emerging Platforms and Issues:
Moderator: Tracy Swedlow, [itvt] • Video on Demand and Internet Protocol TV
With broadband now available to more than 100 million households worldwide, and WIMAX around the corner, residential IPTV is expected to skyrocket. How has this changed the way we deliver and distribute programming?
John Canning, Yahoo.com
Doug Craig, Discovery Channel
Larry Gerbrandt, Nielsen Analytics • Mobilizing Resources
Whether delivered by netcos or telcos, mobicasting is another form of IPTV that keenly targets a young demographic and could offer a viable revenue stream through PPV, subscription, or ad-supported market models. But how does the independent filmmaker get a piece of this action?
Frank Chindamo, Fun Little Movies.com
Doug Craig, Discovery Channel
Patrick Kearney, ROK Entertainment Group • Social Networking and User Generated Content
Users have become active co-creators of their media, commerce and entertainment, redistributing video streams on peer-to-peer networks around the world. From rights management to market models, what are the implications and opportunities?
Doug Craig, Discovery Channel
Tamara Krinsky, iklipz.com
Rex Wong, Dave.TV 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Taper Courtyard
Hosted, Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Luncheon 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Exhibit Floor
Exhibit Floor Special Demos 2:00 - 2:45 pm, Forum Room
An Overview of the Emerging Platforms and Issues:
• Emerging Technology
New technology continues to transform delivery possibilities. Set top boxes, and WIMAX-type systems that deliver HD and broadband programming via local wireless transmitters are only the beginning.
Moderator: Ken Rutkowski, KenRadio
Wenden Baldwin, DTS Digital Images
Mark Johnson, Javelin Ventures
Doug Mielke, Fotokem
Jeff Winter,Sundance Film Center 3:00 - 3:45 pm, Forum Room
The Changing Face of Conventional Distribution
Digital Cinema, Broadcast, Cable, HD DVD, Large Format, Special Venue and 3D: How are technological advances impacting the conventional media marketplace? Integrating new approaches with the tried and true.
Moderator: Barry Clark, Mandalay Media Arts
Steve Burns, Discovery
Andrew Gellis, Cinebest
David Straus, Withoutabox
Sandra Stern, Lionsgate Television 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Forum Room
Mapping the Multiplatform Pathway: Case Studies
When multiplatform delivery means financial survival, complicated workflow decisions define the road best traveled. From format origination and post production options to delivery requirements and sound mix decisions, if you don’t plan ahead, you will pay at the end. Examine diverse pathways to success and hear the lessons learned from the filmmakers themselves.
Moderator: Katie Carpenter, Bahati Productions
CM Hardt, Death in El Valle
Bruce Hickey, "The Buzz"
Mark Jacobs, "Planet Earth"
Louis Schwarzberg, "America’s Heart and Soul" 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Exhibit Floor
Drinks & Demos Reception
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration/Information Desk open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Exhibit Floor
Exhibit Floor Hours 8:30 am - 10:00 am, Exhibit Floor
Morning Refreshments
Coffee and an assortment of decaffeinated and specialty teas to start your day
Courtesy of the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival 9:00 - 10:00 am, Forum Room
The New Landscape of Digital Marketing
New modes of pitching, promotion, and program delivery have spawned unexpected strategies for promotion. Internet blogs, vlogs, word-of-mouth, and avatar sites can turn a garage production into a global hit before it is even released. Case studies of some of the year’s greatest blogbusters reveal unexpected surprises and lessons learned.
Moderator: John Canning, Yahoo!
Doug Fulton, Dave.TV
John Dietsch, Hook.TV, Castlecreek Productions
Greg Markel, Search Marketing
Mark Shelley, Sea Studios Foundation
10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Forum Room
Acquisition Tools & Technology
From tapeless cameras to the latest flavors of HD with new lenses, lens adaptors and film stocks…the toolbox is overflowing. Technology is now a critical component of the creative process. Users critique the tools available, with a mind toward what is looming on the horizon.
Moderator: Louie Schwartzberg, Blacklight Films
Stephan Ulkas-Bradley, Arriflex
Robert Render Harrison, Independent
Jeff Merritt, Panasonic Broadcast
James Mathers, Digital Cinema Society
Dhahendra Patel, Sony Electronics
12:30 - 1:30 pm, Taper Courtyard
Hosted, Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Luncheon 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Exhibit Floor
Exhibit Floor Special Demos 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Forum Room
Staying Posted or Going Postal?
Industry leaders examine the next generation in post production, from digital intermediate to data and workflow management in a tapeless world.
Moderator: Leon Silverman, LaserPacific Media/Eastman Kodak
Randall Dark, HDVision Studios
Pierre de Lespinois, Evergreen Films LLC/Meteor Studios LLC
Bill Hudson, Apple
David Vassar, Backcountry Pictures 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Forum Room
Now What? Wrapping it up.
New ideas. No boundaries. Visionaries offer a provocative look to the future of media and entertainment. In an ever-expanding universe of possibilities, who knows what will come out of this discussion!
Moderator: Barry Clark, Mandalay Media Arts
Ken Rutkowski, KenRadio
Tracy Swedlow, [itvt] 5:30 - 6:00 pm, Guerin Patio
Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems
Enjoy a glass of wine, or refreshing beverage, before the closing night dinner.
6:00 - 7:00 pm, Forum Room
*Special Screening Death in el Valle written, produced and directed by C.M. Hardt
7:00 - 9:00 pm, Ballroom
Closing Night Dinner Reception
Hosted by Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
This day is an addendum to the Symposium and is not included with Full Event registration. Each workshop is offered in the morning and afternoon, providing the opportunity for participants to attend a number of different sessions. 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Exhibit Floor
Hands-on Workshops, Morning session 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Taper Courtyard
Lunch 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Exhibit Floor
Hands-on Workshops, Afternoon session Workshop Descriptions HD Workflow and Acquisition with Panasonic
Instructors: Greg Boren, Steve Mahrer, and Jeff Merritt
This two-hour session will explore Panasonic's HVX200, HDX900, and the VariCam. Workflow options as well as the pros and cons associated with each acquisition tool. HD Workflow and Acquisition with Sony
Instructors: Mike DesRoches, Leigh Herman, and Dhanendra Patel
This two-hour session will explore Sony's HDV, HDCAM, and the new XDCAM-HD. Workflow options as well as the pros and cons associated with each acquisition tool. Intro. to Final Cut Studio & Tapeless Acquisition Workflows
Instructors: Orlando Luna and Jeffery Morse
Take a close up look at Final Cut Studio and tapeless end-to-end HD workflows for the Panasonic HVX200 and Sony XDCAM-HD cameras. Final Cut Studio allows professional editors to elevate production values with powerful editing tools, revolutionary sound design, real-time motion graphics and next generation DVD authoring.
This hands-on session explores:
• Editing with FCS
• Sound editing with Soundtrack Pro
• Motion graphics with Motion
• DVD Mastering with DVD Studio Pro The Symposium agenda is, of course, subject to changes. Please check back often. Updated: 10-3-06
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