DV Expo East 2005

Digital Video Expo East 2005 Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
http://www.dvexpo.com/east/

This five-day event includes Apple Certification training, a conference on the technical, legal, and business challenges driving change in our industry, special events, and an exhibit hall of new gear from market-leading companies. Register online for Digital Video Expo by July 12 or bring this invitation and register on-site at the Javits Center. *Digital Cinema Society members: Make sure to use priority code DCS to receive a discount for the Apple Certification training and Conference packages and to receive a free exhibits pass! A conference that will take place September 6, 2005 during the Venice International Film Festival will mark the first meeting of the Italian Chapter of The Digital Cinema Society. For more information, please contach Angelo D’Alessio at adalessio@aliceposta.it

Canon Donates XL2 to the Digital Cinema Society

We are excited to announce that Canon has offered an XL2 Camcorder for use by the Digital Cinema Society. This camera will be used to tape our meetings for streaming and will also be available for use by individual members on their own projects administered via a system which we still need to work out. More details will soon follow, but in the meantime, A BIG THANK YOU to Canon.

Future Meetings:

Look Management for Digital Acquisition

We will explore several new Look Management systems for digital cinema production, including new systems from Gamma & Density, Iridas/Speed Grade, and others. Location and date TBD.

Independent Feature Financing and Distribution

A panel of finance and distribution experts will offer their advice navigating the tricky waters facing the Independent Feature Producer. Location and date TBD. Note: If you would like to participate in the meetings described above by offering a location or joining a panel, please contact us. All are welcome, please RSVP to DCS at Filmmakers@aol.com or 818-762-2214.

DCS Donated 1/3 of January Membership Proceeds to Tsunami Relief Efforts

As we did, I’m sure that most of you rushed to make donations to the Tsunami Relief effort in the days following the tragedy. Now that the events are fading from the daily news coverage, DCS would like to remind you that the needs for relief still exist. With that in mind, and with your help DCS was able to donate $215.00, 1/3 of all membership proceeds that came in during January, to Tsunami Relief. So, if you know someone who might be interested in becoming a member of DCS, please forward them this e-mail. Many thanks to all who joined us during January. You helped support The Digital Cinema Society, and at the same time, the very important work of the Tsunami relief effort. Digital Cinema Society – Sign Up 

DCS News: Bill Weisman, Producer, Post Consultant, and Instructor of the HD Expo Workflow Seminars has recently been appointed as Digital Cinema Society VP of Strategic Alliances. In his new capacity, Bill will be the DCS point of contact to companies and organizations who would like to work with us for our mutual benefit, as well as, sponsors seeking to support the Society. Bill can be reached at Bill@DigitalCinemaSociety.org.