The Editors Guild to Sponsor Post/LA Expo Local 700 is serving as a sponsor of the 3rd annual Post/LA Expo, presented by The Hollywood Reporter in conjunction with The American Film Market. This year's event takes place February 25-27 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. All members are invited to come to the show to get an up-close look at the technologies and services affecting the way we practice our art today and in the future. The Guild will have a booth on the show floor. (You may have already received an application for a free pass in the mail. If not and you would like to attend, please contact the Guild offices.) "As we seek to become a more visible force in the post-production community, we feel it's important to support the only show in Los Angeles dedicated solely to our business," said Guild director of communications Keith Lissak. "Post/LA offers the opportunity to interact with the manufacturers and service providers that are key players in the industry. That makes the show an ideal place to check out new technologies and network with peers." In addition to the exhibits, a Conference Program exploring the skills necessary to master film and teleproduction techniques in the digital age is scheduled. All panels are $35 each and seating is limited. Last year's program was 80% sold out, so register early. Here's a look at this year's topics: Thursday, February 25 9-10:30 a.m. "The Season of Disk Content." A discussion on asset management, including options for managing workflow, assessing future needs and connectivity concerns. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. "From Show Biz to Show Bits." Connectivity tips and systems integration hints from top pixel pushers on recent projects including ANTZ and Godzilla. 1:30-3:30 p.m. "Big Audio Dynamite: The Digital Explosion." A panel on sound mixing, recording and mastering led by the Academy Award-winning Gloria Borders, VP/GM at Skywalker Sound. 4-5:30 p.m. "Future Shock: Life in an Asset-Managed World." An exploration of media asset management with Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull. Friday, February 26 9-11 a.m. "A Morning with the Creators of..." Behind the scenes of a major feature film, from sound to image format to special effects to mastering for ancillary markets. 12-2 p.m. "Reality Check: Cost and FX." Join a roller-coaster ride through today's visual effects terrain in this discussion about budgets and maximizing intellectual assets. 3-5 p.m. "Digital Doctoring: Rx for Ailing Prints." A presentation of the latest in film and TV preservation and restoration techniques. Saturday, February 27 9-11 a.m. "HDTV - Here Today or DOA." A look at the long-term viability of HDTV and the future of theatrical exhibition. 12-2 p.m. "The Facility of the Future." What's in store for film labs, effects houses, post studios and audio palaces in the coming century? Find out from Laser-Pacific Media chairman Emory Cohen. To register for the conferences, phone (323) 654-6530 and ask for the registration department. And check the Post/LA web site for a complete list of speakers. Hope to see you there!   Reprinted from The Motion Picture Editors Guild Newsletter Vol. 20, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 1999   Guild Home | Newsletter Home | Top of Page   Copyright © 1999, All Rights Reserved by The Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700