Every year the Video Expo comes to Denver. Find more information at http://www.vidxpo.com/2007Att_Seminars.htm. At the expo one can learn about new video technologies through exhibitors and educational seminars. Some might be of interest to you. Show hours are:
October 10-11, 2007:
Wednesday 10:00am – 5:oopm
Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm.
The Atlas Center at CU
Bruce Henderson
Oct 10 2:45pm – 3:45pm Presentation Pavilion
Students and faculty in every department at CU can use The Atlas Center’s high end digital technology, studios, and presentation systems. Bruce will describe the concept of The Atlas Center and the various opportunities for technology to enhance the learning experience.
Bruce Henderson taught new media technologies for 7 years at CU, and was instrumental in the design, development and usage of The Atlas Center.
Webinars and Podcasting
Ryan Graham, Boston Conferencing
Oct 10. 1:00 – 2:00 New Media Pavilion
By using virtual seminars (webinars) and podcasting, companies can communicate with their prospects, customers and staffs, while saving on travel, time and cost. Develop a clear understanding of the core uses for webinars, and the important components that go into producing each unique seminar. In addition, Ryan will cover and the key production, development, planning and syndication procedures that make up a successful podcast.
Ryan Graham is the Sales and Marketing Director for Boston Conferencing, a company that provides virtual communication strategies for organizations, businesses and educational institutions
Second Life Business Opportunities
Mark Dubin, 3D Embodiment
Oct 10. 3:00 – 4:00 New Media Pavilion
Second Life (www.secondlife.com) is an Internet-based, three-dimensional “meta-universe” where participants can play, train, explore, learn and purchase products. It is one of the most successful “Web 2.0″ applications, in which users can generate content as well as just view it. Mark will describe Second Life, and discuss ways that businesses and individuals can have a presence in this exciting venue.
Mark Dubin retired after 36 years as a Professor of MCD Biology, at CU Boulder. He has made numerous presentations relating to the brain and to cognitive aspects of 3D visualization. Mark Dubin is “Threedee Shapherd” in SL.
3D Embodiment provides complete life-size, immersive, three-dimensional display systems and graphical content (virtual reality) for companies, planners and museums. 3DE “owns” an island in Second Life (SL)
Keynote: Powerful Storytelling
Mark Biello, Senior Video Journalist, CNN
Wednesday, Oct. 10 5:00 – 6:00 Vail Room
Mark Biello, winner of 9 Emmy Awards and a Peabody award has traveled to 81 countries, capturing compelling stories for CNN over the past 25 years. He was profiled in the Michael Kenton movie “Live from Baghdad”, as one of the first video journalist in the country when the war began. During Hurricane Katrina, he became a hero by saving 9 lives. Mark’s visual instincts, and incredible efforts to find the people, places and human stories behind the news have earned him write-ups in numerous books and another upcoming HBO movie. Mark will share his experiences and secrets for finding the passion, purpose and truth behind the stories he covers.HD Camera Showcase _Compare cameras in a first-of-its-kind HD in the Round! All the major manufacturers will be on hand to help you learn all about using the best camera for your shooting situation.
If anyone from the program attends these, I sure would like to hear a report. I can’t make it this year, but if I can try to plan for next year.
All the sessions sound interesting, but I’d like to learn more about the Atlas Center in paricular – as well as hear Mark Biello’s reflections.
What an awesome list of events you provided. Thanks. I am especially interested int he Keynote: Powerful Storytelling, event. That would be interesting as a social studies current event. I like reall news stories that relate what is happening in the world. Great resources!
Wow…I think I’ll make the time to go to that next year. Thanks for the heads up.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaa! This is what happens when you don’t get up to date with Carmellas blog. I missed it! I’ll also have to plan for next year. I think it’s awesome your plugged into all this. I’ll be checking your page OFTEN!
Have a nice trip!