Director of Photography Workshop - Day 1

9:00 - 10:15am
Understanding HD Workflow for Production
Join HD guru Gary Adcock and Stephen Beres of PlasterCity for an overview of what is involved with HDV, DVCProHD, HDCam and 4:4:4 productions. Get an insider’s look at these in-demand technologies and learn the proper workflow that can save you tons of headaches.

11:45 - 1:00pm
Exploring Production with Sony HD
Sony offers the widest variety of HD solutions available. This session will cover everything from the Sony HDCam to the new CineAlta F-23 Digital Cinematography camera. This is your chance to get a clearer understanding of the strengths and differences of Sony’s HD lineup.

2:00 - 3:15pm
HD Monitoring – On Set
What kind of gear do you need on set to monitor HD? Is there a “right” way to view HD? Come learn about the options available and what the experts are using.

3:30 - 4:45pm
Arri D-20 The state of the Art in Digital Acquisition
The Arri D-20 is changing the face of the high-end camera market. The hardware is able to record at maximum resolution and acquisition is available in a multitude of formats. Join us for the biggest inside look to date of the Arri D-20 system. Stay ahead of the curve!

5:00 - 6:15pm
Tapeless Acquisition for HD and 2K
With the move away from videotape, digital disk recorders have become a big part of the new HD revolution. RaveHD solutions have offered the highest quality of tapeless digital acquisition for features like “Sin City” and numerous other SFX productions. We’ll cover chapter and verse on DDRs and discuss best practices for the modern production workflow.

Technical Chair