Digital Video Expo West to Debut New Special Events and Panels

Digital Video Expo West to Debut New Special Events and Panels

Week-Long Conference and Exhibition Returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, December 5 - 11

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Media's Digital Video Group today announced that it will debut a full schedule of industry-focused special events and panels at its 8th annual Digital Video Expo West conference and exhibition. Running at the Los Angeles Convention Center from December 5 - 10, Digital Video Expo has become one of the West Coast's most important conferences and exhibitions to provide information on cutting-edge tools, techniques and technologies to the professional digital video community.

"Digital Video Expo events have always featured first-class conferences and an exhibit hall populated by the industry's true innovators," said Colin Zink, Show Director "And now we've expanded our program to include a full program of free events and panels designed to bring the industry together, and educate them at the same time."

Free to all Digital Video Expo West attendees, the special events schedule includes:

-- Welcome Reception (Wednesday, December 8th at 5 pm in the exhibit hall) -- An opportunity for industry pros to mingle and network.

-- Keynote by Walter Murch (Thursday, December 9th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm) -- An educational and entertainment evening with this Academy Award winning editor.

-- Adobe Master Classes (Wednesday, December 8th - Friday, December 10th) -- Training on Adobe's suite of pro video, graphics and audio applications

-- Canon Learning Sessions (Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 9th) -- Techniques, tips and tricks for the Canon XL2 camera.

-- Sony Hands-On Classroom (Wednesday December 8th - Friday, December 10th) -- In-depth education on Vegas 5, DVD Architect 2, Acid Pro 5 and Sound Forge.

-- Xtreme Video & Photo Track (Thursday December 9th and Friday, December 10th) -- Covering Action Sports Photography, Lighting for Extreme Still Photography, and Shooting Extreme Action Sports.

-- Independent Digital Filmmaking (Wednesday, December 8th) -- Filmmakers discuss the importance of craft, story, as well as resources and technology.

-- Digital Video In and Out Of the Classroom (Thursday, December 9th) -- Getting the most out of inexpensive tools to make in-school and after-school projects with students.

-- Case Study: The Making of Invisible Mountains (Friday, December 10th) -- Writer/Director Richard Hoffman discusses the making of his digital film.

-- Motion Graphics Los Angeles (MGLA) State of our Industry 2004 (Wednesday, December 8th) -- An industry-wide panel discussing the pivotal issues facing the broadcast design industry today.

-- Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group (LAFCPUG) Meeting (Thursday, December 9th) -- Featuring Walter Murch, and Apple Computer's Pro Apps Team.

For additional information on Digital Video Expo West, including registration details, please visit http://www.dvexpo.com/west .

About CMP Media's Digital Video Group

CMP Media's Digital Video Group has been on the forefront of the digital video explosion by providing information to professional users, since its inception. Digital Video Expo West will leverage other Digital Video Media Group resources, including Digital Video Expo East, DV Magazine, Xtreme Video Magazine, and DV.com, for its experience and leadership position in the professional video industry. The mission of the Digital Video Group is to inspire and empower creative professionals with the industry's most comprehensive source of tools and technologies through event, online, and print channels.

About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers, and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing, and consulting.


Source: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Steven Wright-Mark of Schwartz Public Relations,
+1-212-677-8700 ext. 29, or steven@schwartzpr.com, for CMP Media LLC

Web site: http://www.cmp.com/

Web site: http://www.dvexpo.com/west


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