The morning began as DGA members arrived at the Guild's Los Angeles headquarters and were greeted by exhibits and hands-on demonstrations that continued throughout the day.
Working on Virtual Sets
The Working on Virtual Sets seminar presented case studies of both low- and high-budget productions.
New Developments in 3D
The New Developments in 3D seminar was presented in two parts with samples of the latest achievements in 3D technology.
Cutting Edge Apps
Cutting Edge Apps explored the latest digital techniques in a multi-part seminar.
The Illusionists' Assistant --The Magic of Today's Digital Toolbox
The Illusionists' Assistant --The Magic of Today's Digital Toolbox covered techniques for specialized image processing.
The Creative Impact of Working in Digital
The Creative Impact of Working in Digital panel explored how choosing to work in digital formats affects the directorial process.
Desktop Editing
Desktop Editing covered the latest in online editing technologies.
The Digital Workflow --Capture to D.I.
The Digital Workflow --Capture to D.I. panel discussed low-budget and high-budget DI processes used in the making of features and television programs.
Pre-Visualization
The Pre-Visualization seminar explored the latest developments in the PreVis Toolkit.
Digital Preservation
The Digital Preservation panel discussed the process of saving today's works for tomorrow's audiences.
Choosing A Format
Choosing A Format covered the latest options in DV, MiniDV, HDV, HD, and the RED camera.
The Living Room of the Future
The Living Room of the Future offered a glimpse of how media will be viewed in tomorrow's home.
The DGA also thanks the following vendors who provided exhibits and hands-on demos:
AJA • American Hi Definition, Inc.: Projection & Exhibition • Antics 3D • Apple: Final Cut Pro Editing Workstation • ARRI • Avid Technology: Editing Workstation • Bandpro • Clairmont Cameras • Creative Bridge • DALSA • Entertainment Partners • IRIDAS • JVC • M.O.S. Sync, Inc. • Panasonic • Panavision • PlasterCITY Productions • SmartJog USA • Sony • Thomson Grass Valley.
(Photos by Joe Coomber)
