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The power of 10
GVExpo celebrates a decade of excellence
Jan 22, 2008
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by Alicia Zappier
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The traditional gift for a 10-year anniversary is tin, but then 10th annual Government Video & Technology Expo delivered a solid gold experience for attendees and exhibitors.
“We’ve got our best conference lineup ever, and there’s a lot of buzz about some major new product announcements at the show,” said Linda Cohen, show director.
Hundreds of exhibitors will be on hand, including industry cornerstones such as Canon, Harris, and JVC. Admission to the show floor is free for registered attendees, plus there will be free educational sessions, keynote speakers, and a film festival on the show floor highlighting local projects from the 48 Hour Film Project, DC Shorts Film Festival, and Women In Film & Video.
There will also be plenty of networking opportunities with various organizations, including WIFV, ITVA-DC, and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
Adding new excitement to this year’s show is the Government Video Salute, an award that will showcase new products on the show floor. Selected by the editorial team of Government Video, the Salute will shine the spotlight on products and technologies that are particularly appealing to the government video marketplace. The winners will be announced at the show on Nov. 16 and featured in the December issue of Government Video.
Beyond the show floor, attendees have a choice of paid conferences as well, including DigitalMediaDC. Powered by the professionals of Future Media Concepts, it offers three days of hands-on training starting on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Targeted tutorials guide you through specific tasks in Adobe, Apple, and Avid NLE workflows. Plus, DigitalMediaDC includes business and production sessions as well.
The GV Magazine Conference Program offers a variety of tracks and sessions to appeal to a variety of video professionals, covering everything from Web site design to AV system issues.
Government Video’s own Chuck Gloman will lead two sessions on Nov. 16. The first, “Now Hear This: Audio Problems and Solutions,” provides an overview of various tools and techniques. A new session, “Camera Support Showdown,” will explore the expanding world of camera support products. Gloman is encouraging attendees to bring their own camcorders and test out an array of products during the session. Other sessions will provide production and technology tips, as well as a look at color correction for post production.
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| DigitalMediaDC, a three-day conference at GVExpo, offered hands-on instruction and training on specific applications, including software from Adobe, Avid, and Apple. |
Management issues get a track as well, including “Working in DC: Tips from the Trenches,” which provides practical advice about video production in the Washington, DC, area. The ever-popular “Meet the Government Video Producers” session from ITVA-DC will also return to end the conference program on Nov. 15.
A new Two-Star Conference offers day-long workshops to specifically address the areas of streaming media and digital asset management. On Nov. 15, the Streaming Media Workshop begins with a 90-minute tutorial, followed by sessions that will spotlight streaming success stories from government agencies and potential technical issues. The Digital Asset Management workshop on Nov. 16 also begins with a basic overview, followed by case studies, a look at how DAM is being used by law enforcement, and a discussion about different approaches to DAM.
For exhibitors, the government market remains a stronghold for their business. “Avid has had a federal government sales team since 1992. During that time, we've realized the government video community is often at the leading edge of video technology adaptation and innovation,” said Rhea Mettel, manager, Avid Federal Government Solutions. “For us, the federal marketplace is an indication of where the broader market is headed.”
According to Sony’s government marketing manager, Shari Sentlowitz, there’s ample marketing and networking potential at GVExpo. “Participating in GVExpo allows us to reach several groups of government customers that are important to us and who can benefit from our range of HD production technologies,” she said.
“The government market is one of the largest and most diverse segments of video production industry,” added Joe Facchini, director of product marketing for Panasonic. “At GVExpo, we give government agencies and professionals a chance to get hands-on the industry’s most innovative broadcast and video products and learn how to take their production to the next level. This is a great opportunity for us to interact closely with customers and prospective users.”
This year’s show includes two keynote addresses at the Presentation and Keynote Theater on the show floor. On Nov. 15, John McCoskey, chief technology officer Public Broadcasting Service, will discuss “PBS: The Next Generation.” On Nov. 16, Col. Ricky R. Sims, commander of the Soldiers Media Center, will explore the SMC’s global information strategy during his presentation, “We Bring You Home.”
Both keynotes start at 10:30 a.m. at the Presentation and Keynote Theater on the GVExpo show floor. Admission to both keynotes is free for all registered attendees, but seating is limited.
Also on the show floor, several exhibitors will provide free educational seminars as part of the Information Showcase. Companies including Sony, Apple, Panasonic, InterCall, Artesia, and Grass Valley will provide in-depth discussions about various technologies and products impacting the video industry. Presentations at noon on Nov. 15 and 16 at the Presentation and Keynote Theater.
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