Videocraft - Avid Post Production Sessions
 

An Invitiation from our Sposor - Videocraft:

Avid Technology are running some FREE Post Production Sessions, being held in both Sydney and Melbourne, that we thought you might find informative and helpful. Members of the Videocraft Team will also be attending, so please let us know if you have any questions.

We will also be offering Avid specials after the event, so send us an email or give us a call to find out more.

See you there
The Videocraft Team

Avid Post Production Solutions - The post-NAB Experience!

Join Avid for an exciting opportunity to engage and learn more about the innovative products and demonstrations unveiled at this year's NAB show.
We're ramping up efforts to help you build a better business by bringing you open solutions that'll improve collaboration and make you more productive than ever.

Preview Media Composer 5, the world's most advanced film and video editing system or get hands-on during one of our workshops!
Several informative sessions will run throughout the day with times arranged so you can attend more than one session.

Register for any or all of the following sessions:
Session 1:
What's New In Media Composer 5 (morning)
You asked for faster QuickTime, RED, and Canon media workflows, lower-cost monitoring, and finishing solutions. With these new software upgrades-coming soon-you get that and more. With breakthrough features such as AMA support for QuickTime (including ProRes), RED, and Canon XF and HDSLR footage, HD-RGB support for full-quality finishing, and cost-effective monitoring solutions from Matrox, these releases break down production and cost barriers. Theatre presentation.



Session 2:
Avid Media Composer/RED Workflow, presented by Richard Gibson, Luscious International Pictures
This session focuses on the pathway from shoot to delivery, using the RED ONE Camera, Avid Media Composer and a unique workflow, to create filmic masterpieces. Presented by Richard Gibson, award-winning director with over 15 years experience and a strong understanding of film narrative, performance and visual effects. Theatre presentation.



Session 3:
Hands-on With Media Composer 5
You've heard the buzz, following NAB, now discover the latest innovations in Media Composer, the world's most advanced film and video editing system. This is a sneak preview, computer lab session that offers you a chance to explore the new features of Avid Media Composer 5 "live" prior to its June release. Workshop, limited to 20 participants per session!



Session 4:
Introducing Media Composer To Final Cut Pro Users
This session presents a unique opportunity to get hands-on with the latest video editing software on the market! Explore Avid Media Composer 5 to understand what the buzz is about. Get a cut above your peers and learn about Media Composer's full-featured editorial tools, its fast file-based workflows, dependable media management, and innovative features that save you time - and money. Ideally suited to aspiring professionals, independent filmmakers and current FCP users, including serious media students. Workshop, limited to 20 participants per session!



Session 5:
What's New In Media Composer 5
(repeat, afternoon session)
Theatre presentation



Session 6:
3D Stereoscopic
Discover Avid Media Composer's 3D stereoscopic workflow and stereo monitoring capabilities in both the composer window and full screen playback - eliminating the need for costly conforms previously required to screen 3D material. The presentation will explain the process of taking "left and right eye" footage and transforming it into stereoscopic files suitable for editing and viewing in 3D. Theatre presentation.



Session 7:
Hands-on With Media Composer 5
(repeat, afternoon session)
Workshop, limited to 20 participants per session!

Due to popular demand, we have added two additional "Hands-on With Media Composer Sessions" to both the Sydney and Melbourne timetables. Register for either Session 3a (morning) or Session 7a (afternoon). Workshop, limited to 20 participants per session!

Melbourne audiences are in for an extra special treat! We are proud to announce the addition of Session 8 by Weta Digital Ltd, Supervising VFX Editor, Matt Holmes! Theatre presentation.


Session 8:
Weta Digital Presents Avatar VFX!
Matt Holmes, Supervising VFX Editor, Weta Digital Ltd will be visiting Melbourne only to present a brief overview of Weta Digital's involvement in the post production and VFX of Avatar including VFX workflow. Matt Holmes began his career with Weta Digital over 16 years ago as a VFX Co-ordinator on "The Frighteners" and following a turn as a freelance editor in Auckland, returned to Weta in 1999 to start up the editorial department, working on productions like "Lord of the Rings", "I Robot", "King Kong", "The Waterhorse", "X-Men 3" and of course, "Avatar".
Preview Media Composer 5, the world's most advanced film and video editing system or get hands-on during one of our workshops!
Several informative sessions will run throughout the day with times arranged so you can attend more than one session. Register for any or all of the following sessions:



Broadcast Suite

Designed for professional post-production and high-end enterprise broadcast customers, the Broadcast Suite will demonstrate a full range of Avid audio and video workflow solutions that help produce content for television and film. By appointment only via your Avid Reseller.



Register Now - We look forward to seeing you!

When & Where

Sydney
Wednesday May 19-20
Australian Technology Park
Bay 5 & 6, Locomotive Workshop
Henderson Road, Eveleigh
Register Now - Sydney


Melbourne
Wednesday May 26
Melbourne Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf
(Opposite Polly Woodside)
Register Now - Melbourne



Registration 8.30am - 9.00am. Session available throughout the day.