FCPUG Network Announces 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet at DVinfo.net

Chris Hurd · March 1st, 2009, 09:59 AM

Thousands will gather at industry’s most popular symposium on April 21, 2009

Los Angeles, CA / Boston, MA – February 23, 2009 - The Final Cut Pro User Group Network today announced the 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet will be held at the Rio Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Expected to be one of the largest gatherings of editors, filmmakers, and digital content creators during the NAB 2009 show, the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet provides an open forum for attendees to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of postproduction and broadcast, talk one-on-one with industry leading digital media technology developers, and network with peers.

"The SuperMeet is always and has been always the biggest party in town during NAB week," says Michael Horton, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group. "It has become THE social gathering place for editors and digital content creators looking to network, inspire, learn from each other and just have a good time."

Final Cut Pro User Groups (FCPUG) started as a grassroots movement to connect Apple Final Cut Pro Editors at a local level. Now in its 8th year, the producers behind the SuperMeet have harnessed the energy of the local chapters and turned FCPUG into the industry’s most influential user organized event with an impressive number of members turning out for each SuperMeet.

SuperMeets are held in conjunction with industry trade shows around the world; MacWorld (San Francisco CA, USA), NAB (Las Vegas NV USA) and IBC (Amsterdam, The Netherlands). The user-driven format offers engaging presentations and training by community members and industry technologists. Equally popular are the presentations from community member videographers and filmmakers.

"These SuperMeet events provide the postproduction and broadcast community an opportunity to not only learn about the latest technology trends, but to connect with each other to discuss experiences and opportunities within the industry in a social setting that is both educational and fun. This is especially important in today’s tough economic climate where staying connected and networking is more important than ever,” comments Daniel Berube, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Boston Final Cut Pro User Group.

The 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet will also host the "FCP Trade Show". Over 25 developers and manufacturers will showcase the latest in digital media technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk one on one with leading manufacturers about the latest innovations for postproduction and broadcast markets.

SUPERMEET REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Tickets will go on sale February 23, 2009 for $10.99 USD per ticket. For more details about the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet, please visit; FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet.

About the Final Cut Pro User Group Network
The Final Cut Pro User Group Network is a worldwide community of Final Cut Pro and Digital Video User Groups officially recognized by Apple. The FCP UG Network's mission is to build connections between Final Cut Pro users, filmmakers and professionals who wish to lead the digital filmmaking revolution. The FCP UG Network provides both advocacy and education about Digital Video on the Macintosh and membership opportunities for learning and growth in Digital Storytelling. More information is available at Apple - Final Cut Studio 2 - Resources.

About the SuperMeets
SuperMeets are gatherings of Final Cut Pro editors, gurus and Mac-based digital filmmakers from throughout the world who use or want to learn to use Apple's Final Cut Studio suite of applications, most importantly Final Cut Pro. SuperMeets are held annually along side large trade shows such as Macworld in San Francisco, NAB in Las Vegas, IBC in Amsterdam and in 2009 as a stand alone event in London. The agenda usually includes appearances by Apple, demos of new products, digital video tips and tricks, and filmmaker show and tells. In addition there are over two dozen vendors showing off their wares as part of what the organizers call the FCP Trade Show.

Michael Horton · March 17th, 2009, 12:27 AM

There IS a reason to go to NAB. All four days.

This year for the very first time we are introducing the FCPUG Network Community "SuperBooth." Booth #SL10129 will be located in the lower-lower South Hall conveniently near the Blackmagic Design booth, the food area and public restrooms. The booth will serve as an extension of the the Eighth Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet, to be held in the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas on Tuesday night, April 21st. We intend to make it the social gathering spot for all FCS and Digital moviemakers who find themselves in need of learning and connecting. Since Apple won’t be at NAB we hope to fill a bit of the void.

The SuperBooth will have something different going on every hour every day. There will be the daily “Guru Hour” where you can get all your FCS problems solved. Sit or stand awhile to view presentations of workflow ideas, show and tells, new products, and much much more. We are just getting started on what to do with this thing.

What about the SuperMeet?
The SuperMeet will once again be the single largest social gathering of digital filmmakers, content creators and FCS Gurus and users at the NAB Show. There will be user driven presentations from Blackmagic Design, JVC, Adobe and many others. We will present revolutionary new ideas on workflow with Final Cut Studio. There will be show and tells, tips and tricks and yes, the World famous Raffle where we will give away once again, tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes to dozens of lucky winners. Full agenda will be posted in April.

Tickets are only $10.99 each and will remain that way until April 1, 2009. After that it’s $15.00. That gets you 2 raffle tickets, the chance to hang with 1000+ of your peers, and see a bunch of solutions that may change the way you work with Final Cut Studio and digital filmmaking. You may also meet someone who will change your life.

More info on the SuperMeet including current list of raffle prizes and where to buy tickets can be found on the SuperMeet web page. It is updated daily so keep checking in and buy your tickets now.

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet

Oh, Las Vegas Hotels - Las Vegas Shows - Las Vegas Entertainment | VEGAS.com has some amazing deals on hotels during NAB week. It’s cheaper than ever to go to NAB.

Michael Horton · April 2nd, 2009, 11:13 AM

Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Annual FCPUG SuperMeet to be held at theRio Hotel on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Cost is only $10.99 per ticket, but on April 2 at 8PM, PST that price goes up to $15.00. You have a few hours to save enough money to buy 2 extra gallons of gas to get you to Vegas, or enough for 3 extra raffle tickets, or enough for a really bad breakfast buffet.

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet

Here is a sneak peak at the agenda.

Blackmagic Design will present filmmaker Arthur C. Smith
After five years in the making, Art's film about polar bears on the edge,
Ice Bears of the Beaufort, debuted and has won numerous awards as well as
critical acclaim. Art will be traveling down from the village of Kaktovik on
Barter Island in Arctic Alaska where he lives and works with his wife
Jennifer. He will show clips in magnificent 1920x1080 glory and discuss his
workflow in sub zero temperatures.

Adobe’s Karl Soule will show off workflows between FCP and Production
Premium.

JVC’s Craig Yanagi with help from Tim Dashwood will show off the brand new“instant editing” GY-HM700 Camcorder.

"Digital guy" Bruce Nazarian will be on hand with a very special
announcement for Mac Users and Blu-ray

FCS Guru and trainer Larry Jordan will give us a brief tour of the
revolutionary very first customizable music plug-in, (yes plug-in) for Final
Cut Pro.

5 P2 cameras, 6 wireless microphones, freestyle shooting, a Sound Devices
788T recording 8 tracks of audio, and less than a week from shoot to air.
Jeremy Garchow, Editor and Post Production Supervisor at Maday
Productions will walk us through this never seen before workflow.

Kim Salyer of Video Arts and Joanne Dorgan freelance producer/editor will
present a case study about the Coca-Cola Pavilion and the Adidas Spiral
Theater at the Beijing Olympics.

Filmmaker and Red Guru Steve Sherrick will give us a primer on Indy style
Red Workflow and show us really fine Red Footage.

And MORE! Yes More

For further details on the agenda click on over to the SuperMeet page.

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet

SuperBooth:

This year for the very first time, the FCPUG Network will have a booth on
the show floor. Booth #SL10129 will be located in the lower-lower South Hall
conveniently near the Blackmagic Design booth, the food area and public
restrooms. The idea of this booth is to make it THE social gathering spot
for all FCS and Digital moviemakers who find themselves in need of learning
and connecting. Since Apple won’t be on the show floor we hope to fill part
of that void.

The SuperBooth will have a different presentation almost every 20 minutes
for all 4 days of the NAB Show. Presenters will include: Alex Lindsey, Mark
Spencer, Steve Kanter, Rob Birnholz, Dan Berube, Philip Hodgetts, Larry
Jordan, Arthur Smith, Noah Kadner, Jim Kanter Gary Adcock, Cynthia Stein, John Flowers,
Norman Hollyn, Joanne Dorgan and Kim Salyer, Anthony Artis, Rich Harrington. And more.

SuperDVD and SuperMag
This years edition of the SuperMag will be over 170 pages long filled with
tutorials you need to read as well as feature stories you will want to read.
It will be available on our SuperDVD which we will hand out to the first
1000 people at the SuperMeet. The SuperDVD will contain over 4GBs of
content for the digital movie maker and FCS user. Free plugins, free video tutorials,
free templates, free stock footage, demo software, discount
coupons and so much more. 4GBs of cool stuff to drag to your desktop.

Raffle Prizes:

Total value of the World Famous Raffle as of this writing is $67,000 and
still counting. What will it be April 21? There is no recession at a
SuperMeet.

Take a couple days off work. It’s time to network and meet and greet and
learn something you need to know. Hotels are still about half the price they
were last year. Airlines are slashing their prices. Drinks are free if you
gamble. It is cheaper than ever to attend NAB.

Daily updates, as well as the button to buy tickets can be found here.

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet

To register for your free NAB Show floor pass go here and use code TP01:

http://nabshow.com/passport

Vegas.com has great deals on Hotels. I mean GREAT deals. BOOK NOW! Prices will go up I am told.

Las Vegas Hotels - Las Vegas Shows - Las Vegas Entertainment | VEGAS.com

Buy your tickets now for only $10.99 each because on April 2, 2009 it’s
$15.00.

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet
__________________

Chris Hurd · April 2nd, 2009, 11:16 AM

Who here will meet me at the cash bar? As usual.

Michael Horton · April 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM

OK, I will. Someone has to do it.

Bill Davis · April 2nd, 2009, 11:43 AM

Some traditions are worth endless repetition.

Not only will I be making my annual contribution to the Las Vegas economy - but I talked Linda into the adventure as well.

So Chris, the first round's on us.

We'll hoist it in memory of the four legged friend who's loss took you away from the previous Supermeet and include a toast to our Sammy, blind, nearly deaf, way too old for the pet actuaries - but who's still around with grace, a great attitude and the life lesson that the longer you're around, the more important napping becomes.

Chris Hurd · April 2nd, 2009, 02:37 PM

Bill, I'll definitely drink to that. Looking forward to it! Much appreciated,

Doug Okamoto · April 2nd, 2009, 08:10 PM

Chris, the second round is on me. For all you do, this one's for you!

We can toast in honor to Lt. Col. J. D. Rogers.

Chris Hurd · April 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM

Aha. You're a good man, Doug. Consider it done. You'll be an even better man if you can lend me a shoulder to lean on as I stagger out of there. Two years ago my knees hurt for days after all that crawling.

Michael Horton · April 9th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Tenth Anniversary of Final Cut Pro, World Premiere Announcements and User-Driven Workflows Spark NAB Evening Social Highlight

Los Angeles, CA / Boston, MA - April 8, 2009 - The Final Cut Pro User Group Network (FCPUG Network) have announced a sneak peak at the agenda for the 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet, to be held in the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 beginning at 4:30PM. It is expected this event will be the largest gathering of Final Cut Pro Users and digital content creators and filmmakers during the 2009 NAB Show.

"We've got something for everyone," says Michael Horton, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group. "This is one of the strongest agendas of user driven presentations we have had in years."

"Our SuperMeet marks the tenth anniversary of Final Cut Pro and much of what you will see on stage has never been seen before," added Daniel Berube, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Boston Final Cut Pro User Group. "We will showcase brand new workflows for Final Cut Pro as well as premiere exciting new products."

The agenda will feature breathtaking HD footage as screened by documentary filmmaker Arthur C. Smith, director of the acclaimed film, "Ice Bears of the Beaufort." From tapeless HD acquisition to post, Art will show how he is bringing the digital age to Alaska's Arctic Frontier by using the tools of digital cinema to produce this award-winning film.

Over 3 years in the making, "Playing For Change: Peace through Music" is the second film born out of an idea that director Mark Johnson had while watching two Monks play music in a NYC Subway 10 years ago. It is a powerful documentary that takes us around the globe then brings us together through the simple but transformative power of music. Jonathan Walls, co-director and editor, will present.

"Digital Guy" Bruce Nazarian will introduce for the very first time in public a simple workflow to author replicable Blu-ray discs entirely on a Macintosh.

Craig Yanagi of JVC and Tim Dashwood of DVInfo.net will give a hands-on look at "instant editing" in Final Cut Pro using native QuickTime files captured with the new JVC GY-HM700 Camcorder.

Karl Soule of Adobe will show off the newly announced roundtripping workflow involving direct import of Final Cu Pro project files into Creative Suite 4 Production Premium on both Mac and PC.

Final Cut Studio Guru Larry Jordan will give one of the first public demonstrations of the highly anticipated new music creation plug-in from SmartSound that works directly inside of Final Cut Pro. Post Production Supervisor Jeremy Garchow will show off a never before seen Final Cut Pro workflow that will shave hours of post off of Multi-cam production.

Kim Salyer of Video Arts in San Francisco and freelance producer/editor Joanne Dorgan will present a Final Cut Pro case study involving the Coca-Cola Pavilion and the Adidas Spiral Theater at the Beijing Olympics and filmmaker Steve Sherrick of RedUser.net will discuss Indy-style Red Digital Cinema Workflow and show footage. And back by popular demand, San Diego's Wounded Marines Careers Foundation will premiere their newest video produced by their current class.

Rounding out the evening will be the "World Famous Raffle" with over $90,000 worth of prizes to be handed out to dozens of lucky winners, featuring "super secret" new product introductions as raffle prizes from JVC, AJA and Blackmagic Design.

The FCPUG Network will also be on the NAB show floor for the first time in South Hall with the "SuperBooth" (#SL10129), featuring a full four-day schedule of free half-hour training sessions by many of the countries most recognized Final Cut Studio Gurus and digital filmmakers. Presenters include: Alex Lindsey, Mark Spencer, Steve Kanter, Shane Ross, Rob Birnholz, Dan Berube, Philip Hodgetts, Larry Jordan, Arthur C. Smith, Jim Kanter, Richard Harrington, Noah Kadner, Anthony Artis, Ernie Schaffer, Adrian Ramsier, Gary Adcock, Rick Young, Karl Soule, Cynthia Stein, Scott Simmons, John Flowers, Norman Hollyn, Joanne Dorgan and Kim Salyer and Abba Shapiro.

Tickets are on sale now online only for $15.00 each and this event is expected to sell out. Historically every SuperMeet has always sold out.

For daily updates on the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet and to purchase tickets, please visit:

FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet.

March 1st, 2009, 09:59 AM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	FCPUG Network Announces 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet Thousands will gather at industry’s most popular symposium on April 21, 2009 Los Angeles, CA / Boston, MA – February 23, 2009 - The Final Cut Pro User Group Network today announced the 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet will be held at the Rio Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Expected to be one of the largest gatherings of editors, filmmakers, and digital content creators during the NAB 2009 show, the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet provides an open forum for attendees to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of postproduction and broadcast, talk one-on-one with industry leading digital media technology developers, and network with peers. "The SuperMeet is always and has been always the biggest party in town during NAB week," says Michael Horton, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group. "It has become THE social gathering place for editors and digital content creators looking to network, inspire, learn from each other and just have a good time." Final Cut Pro User Groups (FCPUG) started as a grassroots movement to connect Apple Final Cut Pro Editors at a local level. Now in its 8th year, the producers behind the SuperMeet have harnessed the energy of the local chapters and turned FCPUG into the industry’s most influential user organized event with an impressive number of members turning out for each SuperMeet. SuperMeets are held in conjunction with industry trade shows around the world; MacWorld (San Francisco CA, USA), NAB (Las Vegas NV USA) and IBC (Amsterdam, The Netherlands). The user-driven format offers engaging presentations and training by community members and industry technologists. Equally popular are the presentations from community member videographers and filmmakers. "These SuperMeet events provide the postproduction and broadcast community an opportunity to not only learn about the latest technology trends, but to connect with each other to discuss experiences and opportunities within the industry in a social setting that is both educational and fun. This is especially important in today’s tough economic climate where staying connected and networking is more important than ever,” comments Daniel Berube, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Boston Final Cut Pro User Group. The 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet will also host the "FCP Trade Show". Over 25 developers and manufacturers will showcase the latest in digital media technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk one on one with leading manufacturers about the latest innovations for postproduction and broadcast markets. SUPERMEET REGISTRATION INFORMATION Tickets will go on sale February 23, 2009 for $10.99 USD per ticket. For more details about the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet, please visit; FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet. About the Final Cut Pro User Group Network The Final Cut Pro User Group Network is a worldwide community of Final Cut Pro and Digital Video User Groups officially recognized by Apple. The FCP UG Network's mission is to build connections between Final Cut Pro users, filmmakers and professionals who wish to lead the digital filmmaking revolution. The FCP UG Network provides both advocacy and education about Digital Video on the Macintosh and membership opportunities for learning and growth in Digital Storytelling. More information is available at Apple - Final Cut Studio 2 - Resources. About the SuperMeets SuperMeets are gatherings of Final Cut Pro editors, gurus and Mac-based digital filmmakers from throughout the world who use or want to learn to use Apple's Final Cut Studio suite of applications, most importantly Final Cut Pro. SuperMeets are held annually along side large trade shows such as Macworld in San Francisco, NAB in Las Vegas, IBC in Amsterdam and in 2009 as a stand alone event in London. The agenda usually includes appearances by Apple, demos of new products, digital video tips and tricks, and filmmaker show and tells. In addition there are over two dozen vendors showing off their wares as part of what the organizers call the FCP Trade Show. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 17th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#2
Michael Horton LA FCP UG Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LA CA Posts: 340	FCPUG SuperMeet gets a SuperBooth at NAB There IS a reason to go to NAB. All four days. This year for the very first time we are introducing the FCPUG Network Community "SuperBooth." Booth #SL10129 will be located in the lower-lower South Hall conveniently near the Blackmagic Design booth, the food area and public restrooms. The booth will serve as an extension of the the Eighth Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet, to be held in the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas on Tuesday night, April 21st. We intend to make it the social gathering spot for all FCS and Digital moviemakers who find themselves in need of learning and connecting. Since Apple won’t be at NAB we hope to fill a bit of the void. The SuperBooth will have something different going on every hour every day. There will be the daily “Guru Hour” where you can get all your FCS problems solved. Sit or stand awhile to view presentations of workflow ideas, show and tells, new products, and much much more. We are just getting started on what to do with this thing. What about the SuperMeet? The SuperMeet will once again be the single largest social gathering of digital filmmakers, content creators and FCS Gurus and users at the NAB Show. There will be user driven presentations from Blackmagic Design, JVC, Adobe and many others. We will present revolutionary new ideas on workflow with Final Cut Studio. There will be show and tells, tips and tricks and yes, the World famous Raffle where we will give away once again, tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes to dozens of lucky winners. Full agenda will be posted in April. Tickets are only $10.99 each and will remain that way until April 1, 2009. After that it’s $15.00. That gets you 2 raffle tickets, the chance to hang with 1000+ of your peers, and see a bunch of solutions that may change the way you work with Final Cut Studio and digital filmmaking. You may also meet someone who will change your life. More info on the SuperMeet including current list of raffle prizes and where to buy tickets can be found on the SuperMeet web page. It is updated daily so keep checking in and buy your tickets now. FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet Oh, Las Vegas Hotels - Las Vegas Shows - Las Vegas Entertainment \| VEGAS.com has some amazing deals on hotels during NAB week. It’s cheaper than ever to go to NAB.

April 2nd, 2009, 11:13 AM	#3
Michael Horton LA FCP UG Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LA CA Posts: 340	8TH ANNUAL FCPUG SUPERMEET AT NAB. Sneak Peak at Agenda Tickets are on sale now for the 8th Annual FCPUG SuperMeet to be held at theRio Hotel on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Cost is only $10.99 per ticket, but on April 2 at 8PM, PST that price goes up to $15.00. You have a few hours to save enough money to buy 2 extra gallons of gas to get you to Vegas, or enough for 3 extra raffle tickets, or enough for a really bad breakfast buffet. FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet Here is a sneak peak at the agenda. Blackmagic Design will present filmmaker Arthur C. Smith After five years in the making, Art's film about polar bears on the edge, Ice Bears of the Beaufort, debuted and has won numerous awards as well as critical acclaim. Art will be traveling down from the village of Kaktovik on Barter Island in Arctic Alaska where he lives and works with his wife Jennifer. He will show clips in magnificent 1920x1080 glory and discuss his workflow in sub zero temperatures. Adobe’s Karl Soule will show off workflows between FCP and Production Premium. JVC’s Craig Yanagi with help from Tim Dashwood will show off the brand new“instant editing” GY-HM700 Camcorder. "Digital guy" Bruce Nazarian will be on hand with a very special announcement for Mac Users and Blu-ray FCS Guru and trainer Larry Jordan will give us a brief tour of the revolutionary very first customizable music plug-in, (yes plug-in) for Final Cut Pro. 5 P2 cameras, 6 wireless microphones, freestyle shooting, a Sound Devices 788T recording 8 tracks of audio, and less than a week from shoot to air. Jeremy Garchow, Editor and Post Production Supervisor at Maday Productions will walk us through this never seen before workflow. Kim Salyer of Video Arts and Joanne Dorgan freelance producer/editor will present a case study about the Coca-Cola Pavilion and the Adidas Spiral Theater at the Beijing Olympics. Filmmaker and Red Guru Steve Sherrick will give us a primer on Indy style Red Workflow and show us really fine Red Footage. And MORE! Yes More For further details on the agenda click on over to the SuperMeet page. FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet SuperBooth: This year for the very first time, the FCPUG Network will have a booth on the show floor. Booth #SL10129 will be located in the lower-lower South Hall conveniently near the Blackmagic Design booth, the food area and public restrooms. The idea of this booth is to make it THE social gathering spot for all FCS and Digital moviemakers who find themselves in need of learning and connecting. Since Apple won’t be on the show floor we hope to fill part of that void. The SuperBooth will have a different presentation almost every 20 minutes for all 4 days of the NAB Show. Presenters will include: Alex Lindsey, Mark Spencer, Steve Kanter, Rob Birnholz, Dan Berube, Philip Hodgetts, Larry Jordan, Arthur Smith, Noah Kadner, Jim Kanter Gary Adcock, Cynthia Stein, John Flowers, Norman Hollyn, Joanne Dorgan and Kim Salyer, Anthony Artis, Rich Harrington. And more. SuperDVD and SuperMag This years edition of the SuperMag will be over 170 pages long filled with tutorials you need to read as well as feature stories you will want to read. It will be available on our SuperDVD which we will hand out to the first 1000 people at the SuperMeet. The SuperDVD will contain over 4GBs of content for the digital movie maker and FCS user. Free plugins, free video tutorials, free templates, free stock footage, demo software, discount coupons and so much more. 4GBs of cool stuff to drag to your desktop. Raffle Prizes: Total value of the World Famous Raffle as of this writing is $67,000 and still counting. What will it be April 21? There is no recession at a SuperMeet. Take a couple days off work. It’s time to network and meet and greet and learn something you need to know. Hotels are still about half the price they were last year. Airlines are slashing their prices. Drinks are free if you gamble. It is cheaper than ever to attend NAB. Daily updates, as well as the button to buy tickets can be found here. FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet To register for your free NAB Show floor pass go here and use code TP01: http://nabshow.com/passport Vegas.com has great deals on Hotels. I mean GREAT deals. BOOK NOW! Prices will go up I am told. Las Vegas Hotels - Las Vegas Shows - Las Vegas Entertainment \| VEGAS.com Buy your tickets now for only $10.99 each because on April 2, 2009 it’s $15.00. FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet __________________ Last edited by Michael Horton; April 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 AM.

April 2nd, 2009, 11:16 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Who here will meet me at the cash bar? As usual. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 2nd, 2009, 02:37 PM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Bill, I'll definitely drink to that. Looking forward to it! Much appreciated, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#5
Michael Horton LA FCP UG Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LA CA Posts: 340	OK, I will. Someone has to do it.

April 2nd, 2009, 11:43 AM	#6
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	Some traditions are worth endless repetition. Not only will I be making my annual contribution to the Las Vegas economy - but I talked Linda into the adventure as well. So Chris, the first round's on us. We'll hoist it in memory of the four legged friend who's loss took you away from the previous Supermeet and include a toast to our Sammy, blind, nearly deaf, way too old for the pet actuaries - but who's still around with grace, a great attitude and the life lesson that the longer you're around, the more important napping becomes.

April 2nd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#8
Doug Okamoto Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 145	Chris, the second round is on me. For all you do, this one's for you! We can toast in honor to Lt. Col. J. D. Rogers.

April 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Aha. You're a good man, Doug. Consider it done. You'll be an even better man if you can lend me a shoulder to lean on as I stagger out of there. Two years ago my knees hurt for days after all that crawling. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

April 9th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#10
Michael Horton LA FCP UG Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LA CA Posts: 340	AGENDA now set! Tenth Anniversary of Final Cut Pro, World Premiere Announcements and User-Driven Workflows Spark NAB Evening Social Highlight Los Angeles, CA / Boston, MA - April 8, 2009 - The Final Cut Pro User Group Network (FCPUG Network) have announced a sneak peak at the agenda for the 8th Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet, to be held in the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio Hotel (Las Vegas, NV) on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 beginning at 4:30PM. It is expected this event will be the largest gathering of Final Cut Pro Users and digital content creators and filmmakers during the 2009 NAB Show. "We've got something for everyone," says Michael Horton, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group. "This is one of the strongest agendas of user driven presentations we have had in years." "Our SuperMeet marks the tenth anniversary of Final Cut Pro and much of what you will see on stage has never been seen before," added Daniel Berube, SuperMeet co-producer and founder of the Boston Final Cut Pro User Group. "We will showcase brand new workflows for Final Cut Pro as well as premiere exciting new products." The agenda will feature breathtaking HD footage as screened by documentary filmmaker Arthur C. Smith, director of the acclaimed film, "Ice Bears of the Beaufort." From tapeless HD acquisition to post, Art will show how he is bringing the digital age to Alaska's Arctic Frontier by using the tools of digital cinema to produce this award-winning film. Over 3 years in the making, "Playing For Change: Peace through Music" is the second film born out of an idea that director Mark Johnson had while watching two Monks play music in a NYC Subway 10 years ago. It is a powerful documentary that takes us around the globe then brings us together through the simple but transformative power of music. Jonathan Walls, co-director and editor, will present. "Digital Guy" Bruce Nazarian will introduce for the very first time in public a simple workflow to author replicable Blu-ray discs entirely on a Macintosh. Craig Yanagi of JVC and Tim Dashwood of DVInfo.net will give a hands-on look at "instant editing" in Final Cut Pro using native QuickTime files captured with the new JVC GY-HM700 Camcorder. Karl Soule of Adobe will show off the newly announced roundtripping workflow involving direct import of Final Cu Pro project files into Creative Suite 4 Production Premium on both Mac and PC. Final Cut Studio Guru Larry Jordan will give one of the first public demonstrations of the highly anticipated new music creation plug-in from SmartSound that works directly inside of Final Cut Pro. Post Production Supervisor Jeremy Garchow will show off a never before seen Final Cut Pro workflow that will shave hours of post off of Multi-cam production. Kim Salyer of Video Arts in San Francisco and freelance producer/editor Joanne Dorgan will present a Final Cut Pro case study involving the Coca-Cola Pavilion and the Adidas Spiral Theater at the Beijing Olympics and filmmaker Steve Sherrick of RedUser.net will discuss Indy-style Red Digital Cinema Workflow and show footage. And back by popular demand, San Diego's Wounded Marines Careers Foundation will premiere their newest video produced by their current class. Rounding out the evening will be the "World Famous Raffle" with over $90,000 worth of prizes to be handed out to dozens of lucky winners, featuring "super secret" new product introductions as raffle prizes from JVC, AJA and Blackmagic Design. The FCPUG Network will also be on the NAB show floor for the first time in South Hall with the "SuperBooth" (#SL10129), featuring a full four-day schedule of free half-hour training sessions by many of the countries most recognized Final Cut Studio Gurus and digital filmmakers. Presenters include: Alex Lindsey, Mark Spencer, Steve Kanter, Shane Ross, Rob Birnholz, Dan Berube, Philip Hodgetts, Larry Jordan, Arthur C. Smith, Jim Kanter, Richard Harrington, Noah Kadner, Anthony Artis, Ernie Schaffer, Adrian Ramsier, Gary Adcock, Rick Young, Karl Soule, Cynthia Stein, Scott Simmons, John Flowers, Norman Hollyn, Joanne Dorgan and Kim Salyer and Abba Shapiro. Tickets are on sale now online only for $15.00 each and this event is expected to sell out. Historically every SuperMeet has always sold out. For daily updates on the 8th Annual NAB SuperMeet and to purchase tickets, please visit: FCPUG NAB 2009 SuperMeet.