Took Place: Saturday, March 6, 2004

Digital intermediate (DI) technology is evolving as an exciting creative tool for filmmakers in both the independent and big-budget arenas. The process offers the ability to shoot on film (whether 35mm, 3-perf, or super 16), scan the picture into a high-resolution digital format to complete all the visual work, then deliver in 35mm for exhibition.

Learn from filmmakers on the front lines of developing the DI process how to push the envelope and get all the benefits of digital tools for designing the visual palette of your film, while reducing costs and enhancing the quality of the viewing experience. See how the film/digital hybrid process can empower filmmakers at all budget levels, both creatively and financially.

Director Ernest Dickerson, Director of Photography Matthew Libatique and Cinesite Colorist, Jill Bogdanowicz will join Chris Miller and Lulu Zezza of Visionbox Media Group to share their experiences in collaborating throughout the DI process on Dickerson's new independent feature, Never Die Alone, shot on Super 16 for release in anamorphic format. Clips from Never Die Alone and other examples of DI will be screened.

Confirmed panelists include: Director Ernest Dickerson (Never Die Alone; Bulletproof) D.P. Matthew Libatique (Gothika; Phone Booth; Requiem for a Dream) Jill Bogdanowicz, Senior Colorist, Cinesite Lulu Zezza, COO, Managing Producer, Visionbox Media Group Chris Miller, President, Post-Production, Visionbox Media Group

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