New versions and new product launch raise creative bar and help to improve efficiency
Autodesk, Inc., will participate in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, 18-23 April 2009. At NAB Autodesk expects to unveil a new product and showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, colour grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production.
Autodesk product showcase
At the Autodesk stand SL2120, NAB attendees can see demonstrations featuring the following products:
For detailed descriptions of Autodesk Systems products and NAB events, please visit the Autodesk Virtual NAB Press Room, which will go live on Monday 20 April 2009.
Show attendees are also invited to view live workflow demonstrations focusing on the creation, sharing and reuse of assets across the entire production pipeline.
Autodesk customer showcase
Many of the film and television industry's top digital artists will demonstrate their stunning work at the main stage theatre in the Autodesk stand. Scheduled presentations include:
- Brian Mulligan, senior editor, WTHR TV Indianapolis, showcasing how it uses Smoke to create on-air promotions and commercials in a broadcast environment
- Steve Mottershead, director/Flame artist, Park Pictures/Artjail, demonstrating use of Flame in the creation of several television commercials, including Audi R8 Tunnel, Levi's Runaway Jeans and Nissan Grown Up
- Scott Malkie, post-production supervisor, The Martin Agency, showing several internal projects completed at its facility and also highlighting the broadcast community in Richmond, Va., and the ease with which facilities share data
- David Cole, senior digital colourist, LaserPacific Media Corporation, presenting his work with Lustre on the film comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno
- Kirk Balden, Flame artist/visual effects supervisor, Smoke & Mirrors NY, demonstrating the facility's use of Autodesk software for commercial production
Japanese and Spanish demonstrations: Tuesday 21 April 2009
The international presence at NAB continues to grow. In recognition of the global audience at the show Autodesk will present demonstrations in Japanese and Spanish at the main stage theatre in the Autodesk stand SL2120 on Tuesday 21 April 2009. The Japanese demonstration will be from 4pm - 5pm Pacific time, followed by the Spanish language demonstration from 5.30pm - 7pm Pacific time.
Autodesk public events
Sunday 19 April 2009 from 7 - 9pm, at the Wynn Hotel, poolside
We are always looking to spend more time with the creative professionals who inspire us - our customers. Join us to enjoy an evening of drinks with the community of Autodesk customers.
- Simply RED event: No registration required
Monday 20 April 2009 at 4.30 - 5.30pm, at Autodesk stand SL2120
Join Ted Schilowitz, leader of the rebellion at Red Digital Cinema, and Autodesk to see the latest RED workflow using Autodesk visual effects, finishing and colour grading tools.
Tuesday 21 April 2009 at 5.30 - 7.30pm, at Wynn Hotel, Alsace 1
Learn more about Autodesk's education programmes and hear from schools and high-profile industry professionals about how they are using Autodesk products as part of cutting-edge production workflows.
- Launch of the new Creative Careers Classified programme for film
- Review of Autodesk education resources and initiatives
- Dan Leonard, associate dean, Chapman University, talking about the school's integration of Lustre, Smoke and Flame into its curricula
- David Cole, colourist at LaserPacific Media Corporation who has worked on high-profile films such as King Kong
- Bruno Sargeant, film and television industry manager, Autodesk
Partners
Autodesk solutions will also be featured at the following partner stands:
- Sony Electronics stand C11011: Autodesk Flame visual effects system and Autodesk Lustre digital colour grading system
- HP stand SL4420: Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya animation software
Autodesk thanks its technology partners HP, Intel, AJA, Xyratex and NVIDIA for supporting Autodesk's presence at NAB 2009. |
