Media Pros Unleashed - MCA-I ProTrack "Media Craft Track" 

Long Format Documentary Programs: A Case Study (1 hour) 
Whether you’re creating a long format documentary or a short corporate video, many of the development strategies and production processes are the same. Follow the production of the documentary My Vietnam Your Iraq and learn about the development process, acquiring stock footage, rights, production and post-production strategies. Sample clips will be shown throughout the session.

Seminar Leader: Ron Osgood, Facilities Manager/Professor, Indiana University

HD for Filmmakers (2 hours)
Learn how to deliver the richness of film – on a limited budget. High Definition (HD) and Digital Intermediate (DI) workflows can result in huge cost savings – without sacrificing quality or color accuracy. Discover how HD formats and new cross platform Adobe® Production Premium software will help you produce cost-efficient, future-proofed projects. A breakdown of the latest HDV formats and cameras will be included.

Seminar Leader: Jacob Rosenberg, Formika Films

Move That Thing! (1 hour)
It's the same story: low budget and high expectations. So how can you "over deliver" and wow your customer? Just move that thing! Our presenter specializes in camera rigging and support equipment and will show you how to achieve big production value by adding a piece or pieces of equipment to the camera. 

Seminar Leader: Paul Bodi, Bodi Company

HD Acquisition & Emerging Tapeless Workflows (2 hours)
Choosing a video format used to be easy when the workflow was known and comfortable. But today there are more choices than ever and completely new workflows are emerging. Discover where camera recording technology is headed and explore HD and tapeless workflow solutions. A variety of cameras and non-linear editing products will be demonstrated.

Seminar Leaders: Dave Anderson, Digital Cinematography Manager, Roscor Corporation and Tom Schmid, Desktop Product Specialist, Avid ACSR, Roscor Corporation

Writing for People Who Don’t Like to Write (1 hour)
How do you move from the initial project request to a finished script that your client will happily approve? Getting exactly what you need from your client upfront – and organizing your information – is key. This session will show you how to “cover the important stuff” in your first draft treatment – and quickly script from the approved results.

Seminar Leader: Barry Hampe, scriptwriter for hundreds of client projects and author (Making Documentary Films and Videos, Video Scriptwriting, et.al.)

The Art of Painting with Light: Tips & Tricks for the Digital Artist (1 hour)
Explore an artistic approach to digital graphics – and achieve emotional impact, beauty and energy by mastering the tools of the trade. Our seminar leader will demonstrate various techniques using Photoshop® as the core application, plus numerous plug-ins and filters incorporating elements from Bryce 3D, Illustrator®, and the ArtMatic modular graphic synthesizer.

Seminar Leader: Anthony Kashinn, professional watercolorist and master digital artist

Dick Reizner’s Mixed Bag of Tricks (2 hours)
Join Dick Reizner, long-time columnist for Videography magazine, for one of the most requested video production workshops in the country. You’ll experience two hours jam-packed with more than a hundred camera, audio, lighting and production tips, shortcuts and “easier ways of doing things.” An absolute goldmine of information you won’t want to miss!

Seminar Leader:  Dick Reizner, professional cinematographer and Videography columnist

Make Your Lighting Shine! (1 hour)
You bought the cool camera, the nice lens, and the awesome editing system. Now put that investment to good use! This hands-on, interactive lighting seminar will show you how to make your photography stand out – and help you see the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Learn the basics plus some great tips for getting the big-budget shot without the big budget.
 
Seminar Leader: Mike Brueggemeyer, writer/director and former director of photography, Multiimage Productions

Buying into HD via HDV (1 hour)
How does HDV fit into an HD production environment? How can you use HDV to attract new clients – or to satisfy your customers when all they want is a DVD? Explore the answers in this dynamic session. An overview of HDV equipment from leading suppliers will also be included.

Seminar Leader:  Charles Welborn, owner, CW Video & Photo