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Our Conference Series is comprised of working professionals discussing solutions and methods they use in the areas listed below.

Track A: Digital Cinema

Friday February 22, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session I: OVERVIEW Film vs. Digital

OVERVIEW: Loren Nielsen - Entertainment Technology Consultants

CASE STUDIES:

Randy Starr, Cinesite
Mike Zakula, Kodak

Russ Wintner, Technicolor
Vision Box Media Group, John Manulis presenting:
Case study of digital feature: Tortilla Soup

Friday February 22, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Session II: Digital Filmmaking from an Independent Perspective
Viewing the benefits of the Independent Filmmaker
This panel will discuss how digital technology is being utilized by independent filmmakers to compete with studio projects, the integration of traditional film with digital technology, marketing, distribution and financial benefits from pre-post production.

Moderator: Terra Renee - AAWIC

Angela Northington, VP of Acquisitions & Development, Urban Entertainment
Maxi Collier, Author and publisher of DV Filmmaker's Website and The
DV Filmmaker's Handbook
Adam Ripp, Director of "Gang Tapes"digital docudrama, Lions Gate Films
Eric McClain, Director of Photography and digital post production guru

Friday February 22, 2002 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Session III: Nuts and Bolts of the New Digital Cameras

Andrew Stucker-Sony
Satoshi Yamaga-Sony

Dave Bancroft-Philips
Nolan Murdock, Panavision


Friday February 22, 2002 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Session IV: Digital Projection Solutions

Harry Mathias, Barco Digital Cinema
David Richards, Christie Digital Systems
Howard Lukk, Sony

Glen Kennel, Cinesite

Saturday February 23, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session V: Creating Images With Digital Cameras
F
ocuses on creative and aesthetic issues

Allen Daviau, ASC
John Bailey ASC
Frances Kinny ASC
Alessandro Zezza

Saturday February 23, 2002 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Session VI: Achieving Digital Success: "TORTILLA SOUP"
From Conception to Projection

Moderated by John Manulis of Visionbox Media Group. Join the key creative,
production and technical team behind numerous digital films, including the
critical and commercial success "Tortilla Soup", to learn the secrets behind making a digital film financeable, marketable and technically releasable in
all markets and territories. Panel features experts from development and
production, financing, post-production picture and sound and filmout lab.

John Manulis, CEO Visionbox Media Group; Producer of "Tortilla Soup"
Chris Miller, President, Post-Production, Visionbox Media Group
Lulu Zezza, Managing Producer, Visionbox Media Group; co-Producer
"Tortilla Soup"
Michael Donnelly, CFI Film Laboratory

Track B: Web Technologies

Friday February 22, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session I: Online Media Strategies - A look at how online media strategies
are changing in the wake of the dot.com failures and current recessive
economy.

-Moderator: Tracy Fullerton, President, Spiderdance
-Brian Hurst, CEO, MediaXi
-Sean Carton, Chief Experience Officer, Managing Partner, Carton Donofrio Partners
/Author "Dot Bomb"
-Jason Kuperman, Director of Interactive Marketing, TBWA\CHIAT\DAY
-Bill Niemeyer, Founder, Centrimedia

Friday February 22, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Session II: The Web and Animation - A look at new tools for web animation
and inspiring examples from various creative groups.

-Moderator: Tracy Fullerton, President, Spiderdance
-Joseph Varet, VP, The Groove Alliance
-Paul Sidlo, CEO, Rezn8
-Michele Garneau, Animation Consultant, Toonboom
-John Evershed, CEO, Mondo Media


Friday February 22, 2002 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Session III: Broadband and Streaming Video Technologies - Overview of
technologies for deploying broadband and streaming video.

-Moderator: Tracy Fullerton, President, Spiderdance
-Randy Levine, Sr. Director, NaviSite
-Lou Leporace, Director of Product Development, Alopa Networks

Friday February 22, 2002 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Session IV: Interactive Television Programming & Services - ITV brings the
web to the television screen. A look at the various programs and services
being deployed today.

-Moderator: Bill Niemeyer, Founder, Centrimedia
-Tracy Fullerton, President, Spiderdance
-Marcia Zellers, Director of Enhanced Television, American Film Institute
-Bridget Steele, Program Manager, Microsoft TV
-Herve Utheza, Vice President, Liberate


Saturday February 23, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session V: Online Games and Music - Still the most popular forms of online
entertainment, a discussion of creatives and producers on designing,
building and deploying online game and music sites.

-Moderator: Bill Niemeyer, Founder, Centrimedia
-Zack Zalon, General Manager, Radio Free Virgin
-John Jeffrey, EVP & General Counsel, Live365 Inc
-Jason Kapalka, Chief Game Designer, Popcap Games
-Derrick Morton, Executive Producer and VP of Product, The Flipside Network


Saturday February 23, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Session VI: Next Level Online Communications - Video emails, wireless web,
the connected home, etc. A discussion of what's next in online communications and how these technologies will impact the entertainment space.

-Moderator: Bill Niemeyer, Founder, Centrimedia
-Rob Sebastian VP of Global Programming for Packet Video

Track C: Management Systems Track


Friday February 22, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session I : eCinema - business issues, economics, logistics

Frank Stirling, Executive Director, Boeing Digital Cinema
Andy Maltz, President & CEO, Avica Technology Corporation

Beverly Macy/Mark Young - Senior Partners, Y&M Partners LLC
Gary Garland, Vice President and General Manager, Qualcomm DigitalCinema

Friday February 22, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Session II : B2B commerce (by studios and others)

Fred Bernstein, Chairman ESN, former President Columbia Tristar
John Pokorny, CEO, ProductionHUB.com
Per Sjofors, General Manager, Blue Order (A Tecmath Company)

Friday February 22, 2002 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Session III: Emerging Studio Integration Technologies - Using Internet-proven solutions for organizational transformation

Steve Canepa, Vice President Global Media and Entertainment, IBM
David Cutbill, Partner Entertainment Practice, Andersen Consulting
Chris Strachan, VP Enterprise Digital Content Management, Bulldog
Jack Wells, Partner Entertainment Practice, Ernst & Young

Sponsored by:

Friday February 22, 2002 3:45pm to 4:45pm

Session IV: Using technology to address security & special issues for the entertainment industry (presented in conjunction with law enforcement)

Derek Broes, CEO, Vidius
Brent Braun, F.B.I. Supervisory Special Agent
Goohan Ulan, Ernst & Young Entertainment

Sponsored by:


Saturday February 23, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session V: Rights Management Systems Overview and Royalty Tracking

Eric Grab, Director of Engineering DivXNetworks
Jeremy Bancroft, Advanced Broadcasting Technology
Horst Govin, Manager Strategic Planning, Roxio
John Grubbs, Executive Vice President, Jaguar Consulting

Sponsored by:


Track D: Pre & Post Production Technology

Friday February 22, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm

Session I: Choosing and operating an editing solution

Teresa Ragan, Director, Discreet Strategic & Product Marketing
Laurin Herr, Vice President, Pinnacle

Friday February 22, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Session II: Special effects software solutions and their real application

Brian Gaffney, Finishline
Carl Seibert, Executive Producer, Harley's House
Raymond T. Blackwood, IT Manager of Development, University of Advancing Computer Technology
David Campbell, Discreet 3D Product Marketing Manager

Friday February 22, 2002 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Session III: Studio Integration Technologies: Case Studies

Darrell Surhigh,Senior Instructor,University of Advancing Computer Technology

Friday February 22, 2002 3:45pm to 4:45pm

Session IV : Scheduling and Managing The Production

Lulu Zezza, COO & Managing Producer, Vision Box Media

Saturday February 23, 2002 11:0am to 12:00pm

Session: V: Effective Storage Solutions for all phases of production

Mike Rockwell, CTO, AVID
James Tucci, CTO, Archeon
Josh Coates CTO, Scale Eight

Saturday February 23, 2002 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Session VI : Output Possibilities and Case Study Analysis

Francis, Mohajerin, DirectorSite
Sarah Boyd, Editor “The Education of Max Bickford”
Randy Morgan, Editor “Third Watch”
Ken Topolski, Producer


Track E: Delivery Technologies/Broadband/Wireless

Friday February 22, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session I : Using Broadband Solutions for Delivery

Dave Girouard Senior Vice President Virage Inc.
Stephen McKenna, Director BBC Technology
Bethany Mayer Vice President SkyStream Networks

Dr. Steven Newstat Video Network Architect Eagle

Friday February 22, 2002 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Session II : Streaming Media Management Solutions

Royal O'Brien , President, DiStream
Kevin Goulet, Vice President , NTT/ Verio
Antonio Atwater, Founder, Myrio Corporation
Jay Haynes, CEO, Blue Falcon Networks

Friday February 22, 2002 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Session III: Wireless PDA Overview and Applications

Arjun Metre, Vice President, LockStream ArjunM@LOCKSTREAM.com
Paul Frankel , WECA Vice Chairman

Craig Lewis, Director, LinCom Wireless

Friday February 22, 2002 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Session IV: Satellite Delivery Systems and Applications

Dom Stasi, CTO, TVN Entertainment dstasi@tvn.com
Ian Tapp , Vice President, NDS Americas

Saturday February 23, 2002 11:00am to 12:00pm
Session V: WIFI Explained

Alex Popoff, Product Manager Windows Home Networking, Microsoft
Paul Frankel , WECA Vice Chairman

Bill Carney from Texas Instruments

Saturday February 23, 2002 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Session VI: Moving Data Globally

Mark Steatham, Vice President, Allcast
Kevin Gavin,Chief Operating Officer, Media.net

Steve Davis, Vice President and General Manager, SANZstream Media Services






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