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Creativity is in our DNA. Our game-changing innovations are redefining the possibilities of digital experiences. We connect content and data and introduce new technologies that democratize creativity, shape the next generation of storytelling, and inspire entirely new categories of business.
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For 30 years, Dell has played a critical role in transforming the computing industry, making advanced technology more accessible and affordable to people and organizations around the globe. Simply put, we give our customers the power to do more. We have held true to this guiding principle since our founding. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to challenge the status quo to find new ways to make IT work better. Today, our strongest-ever product and services portfolio and capabilities address the full range of technology requirements – all to deliver comprehensive solutions with best value, ease of use and flexibility.
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NVIDIA’S INVENTION OF THE GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world.
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We create world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth.
We are inspired to:
- Drive innovation that makes the world safer, builds healthy and vibrant communities, and increases productivity.
- Harness our reach around the globe to better society, business, and the planet.
- Push ourselves and our industry peers to be more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable.
We have big ambitions, and a growing sense of urgency to work with others and address world challenges no one can tackle alone.
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Verbit is the leading interactive transcription and captioning solution. Verbit’s in-house, AI-based technology is able to transform both live and recorded video and audio into 99% accurate captions and transcripts for the higher education, legal, media and enterprise industries. The combination of Verbit’s in-house ASR (Automated Speech Recognition) technology with human transcribers provides a competitive advantage and quick turnaround times. This hybrid model provides high-quality, word-for-word, interactive and collaborative transcripts and captions in customizable templates. Verbit offers accuracy, scale and customization that professionals and students depend on for ADA, FCC and privacy compliance. Users are provided with domain expertise, top technology, 24/7 support and a tailor-made solution for individual customer needs. As a result, businesses, legal agencies and universities can increase operational capacity, provide accessibility and serve more clients and students. Learn more at https://verbit.ai/.
Gold Sponsor
TSMA Consulting is recognized globally as the premier social media management and growth firm in the tech and entertainment industries. Data-driven with a heart: TSMA prides itself in creating a proactive, digital strategy founded in data and audience analytics—through a human lens. You don’t have to love social media, we love it enough for the both of us.
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OWC (Other World Computing), founded in 1988, is dedicated to helping video professionals do more, faster. No matter what your workflow is, OWC creates and delivers the best storage, connectivity, software and expansion solutions to enhance, accelerate and extend the capabilities of technology. From the home office to the enterprise rack, from the studio to the editing bay and beyond, there should be no compromise, and that is why OWC is here. Learn more at macsales.com.
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Maxon is a leading developer of 3D software for the creative industries, best known for its flagship 3D modeling, painting, rendering, and animation software, Cinema 4D. Today, users across the world rely on Cinema 4D to create cutting-edge 3D motion graphics, architectural and product visualizations, video game graphics, illustrations, and much more. Now in its 21st release, Cinema 4D has always been known for powerful features, rock-solid stability, ease of use and fast workflow. Maxon’s client list includes ABC, Blizzard Entertainment, BMW, Sky, CNN, Fox, ITV Creative, MPC (Moving Picture Company), NBC, NFL Network, VDO, Sony Pictures Imageworks, The Walt Disney Company, Turner Broadcasting, Vitra, and many more.
Silver Sponsor
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface and conversion solutions, bringing high-quality, cost-effective digital video products to the professional, broadcast and post-production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com.
Silver Sponsor
Dataclay was founded in 2014 with a simple but important mission: to free video content creators from the inefficiencies of menial data entry, empowering them to develop greater quantities of higher quality content in less time, and with less cost.
Since then, their mission has broadened to enable new modes of video communication. Dataclay wants to improve the way video is created and consumed. They believe in the power of customized videos to forge strong connections between video creators and their audiences. These connections facilitate better customer experiences and can enrich the lives of viewers.
Silver Sponsor
Since their foundation in 2014, Saramonic USA has established a solid reputation as a manufacturer of innovative, yet cost effective design, that combines great quality with great pricing. Specializing in providing high-quality audio gear for professionals and consumers alike is their goal. Saramonic is known for its innovation, quality and value, with a broad range of microphones and audio adaptors for DSLR, Mirrorless and Video Cameras, as well as unique, powerful microphones and audio tools for use with smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
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Not long ago, artists were limited in their choice of VFX elements because high-quality assets that met the standards of professional work were scarce. ActionVFX believed there was a better way, so they got to work. Their mission?
To build the undisputed best and largest library of VFX assets in the world.
Since ActionVFX launched in June 2016, every shoot they’ve done, every product they’ve released, and every choice they’ve made have been to achieve this one goal.
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Future Media Concepts provides quality, consistent, and accessible training for content creators and IT professionals. Our courses are designed to help individuals and institutions meet their goals by enabling them to be on the cutting edge of technology. For a complete list of FMC’s course catalog, click here.
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At Boris FX, their single overriding purpose is to make you and your work look amazing.
Continuum, Sapphire, and Mocha are their special effects software tools, used to create the highest quality, most stunning visual effects available today. Without a doubt, you’ve seen BorisFX software at work in the biggest summer blockbuster movies, the hottest TV shows, the most shared online video clips, the nightly broadcast news… basically everywhere!
They created VFX plug-ins that support the most popular applications in all of post-production. They work directly inside of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, AVID Media Composer, Blackmagic Fusion, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, The Foundry’s NUKE, Sony Catalyst, Magix Vegas Pro, and many more.
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RE:Vision Effects is a software development company focused on providing innovative software to create, modify, control, and enhance digital video imagery at the highest quality. Their products have a broad range of applications and are currently used in every phase of television, motion picture, internet and visual effects industries.
The company supplies its cutting edge software through partnerships and direct sales for a large segment of customers ranging from at-home editors, wedding and other live event videographers, corporate video providers to those creating high-end effects for commercials, episodic TV and big-budget films.
Demo material, examples and software are available at http://www.revisionfx.com
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Divergent Media is an independent software company focused on providing flexible tools for monitoring, quality assurance, and acquisition for the video production industry.
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Crumplepop offers high-quality Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro plugins and effects for video editors. Many companies currently use Crumplepop to enhance their editing workflows including BBC, CBS, MTV and more.
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Smart tools for creative minds. Digital Anarchy is a privately owned company in San Francisco, CA that creates smart image enhancement software for video editors, broadcast designers and photographers. These tools let you spend less time processing images and more time on creative work, solving issues from skin smoothing to flicker removal and more. We are creative thinkers who are committed to providing great products that help you easily solve problems.
Digital Anarchy products work in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Avid, Assimilate Scratch, Sony Vegas, FilmMaster, NUKE, and Photoshop.
Supporting Partner
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 18-22, 2020, in Las Vegas is the world’s largest convention encompassing media, entertainment and technology. With more than 90,000 attendees from 160 countries and 1,600+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and fuel the digital storytelling economy. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
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The Boston Creative Pro User Group (BOSCPUG) is a story driven, globally connected community of ready-to-collaborate digital filmmakers and broadcast professionals focusing on the craft of Digital Storytelling and related tools for digital cinema and distribution.
BOSCPUG regularly brings top industry filmmakers and creatives to Boston to share and discuss their latest work and their workflows. BOSCPUG also regularly holds affordable production and post-production workshops. BOSCPUG is a professional, creative outlet to pitch ideas for episodic content creation and to discover talent, crew and distribution for your projects.
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SuperMeet is the ultimate community event during NAB Show for creatives to foster interaction, fresh ideas, decisive collaboration, and empowerment. It is an inclusive event that promotes face-to-face time with NAB Show’s diverse community of established production and post-production professionals, filmmakers and digital media creatives. Take this opportunity to not only learn about the latest technology trends but to network and share industry news and opportunities in a social setting that is educational, exciting and fun!
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The Los Angeles Post Production Group is an organization for digital filmmakers with an interest in post production and film finishing. The LAPPG provides a forum to share knowledge, build community, explore technologies and techniques and encourage post production professionals to connect and expand their networks. LAPPG provides our members with valuable offers and discounts as well as opportunities to network and make industry connections.
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Founded by editor Kristen Goshorn, Women Influencing Post Production is a video podcast dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in post-production. The show features interviews with female filmmakers that bring listeners industry insights, proven strategies, and actionable resources to build careers in film.
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Founded in 1973 as Women In Film Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—in front of and behind the camera, across all levels of experience—to achieve parity and transform culture.
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The Digital Cinema Society is a nonprofit educational cooperative dedicated to the industry’s informed integration of new technology. Formed in 2003, as an outgrowth of a pro bono documentary on the subject of Digital Cinema, we now have an international membership of approximately 6,500 and count some of the top filmmaking, technology, and business leaders in the Entertainment Industry among our membership.
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LEVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing globally recognized training and certification in the science of forensic video analysis. Chartered in 1989, LEVA serves as a key resource to the global public safety community by focusing on the needs of digital multimedia evidence disciplines by providing opportunities for professional development through quality training and informational exchange. LEVA members include those in International, Federal, state and local law enforcement, public safety, prosecutors’ offices and private analysis. Other members are those who wish to promote training and education through the video media, and commercial companies who partner with LEVA in support of its mission.
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As one of the largest Adobe User Groups in the country, the Los Angeles Web Professionals Group (LAWPG) attracts world-renowned speakers and a dynamic group of business, marketing and creative professionals. Every month, we meet, network and learn from LA’s hottest web designers and Internet marketing experts.
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Located in Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail University offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees designed for the world of entertainment, media, arts, and technology. Full Sail’s creative approach to education provides an immersive, fast-paced, and relevant learning experience that mirrors the workflow and collaboration found throughout today’s rapidly evolving industries.
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Photography is a beautiful medium. It allows people to capture moments in time for the purpose of keeping, documenting, sharing, protecting and story telling. Regardless of the type of photography you choose to focus on, Photofocus is here as a helpful and educational resource for the aspiring and professional photographer. Our goal is to assist in your success as an artist. Photofocus only provides content from the most accomplished photographers, unique artists and recognized business leaders in the photo industry. We’re here to make sure our audience gains insight into original and educational content from our team of experts, authors and guest contributors.
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Our mission is to engage in collaborative learning experiences through physical meetings, socials, and live-stream events. We aspire to inspire creativity through curiosity and share knowledge across all digital mediums.
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Founded by motion designer, Hayley Akins, Motion Hatch is an online learning hub for freelance motion graphic designers and animators. We offer training materials, resources, a community forum and a bi-weekly podcast discussing the ins and outs of the business side of motion design.
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ProVideo Coalition brings together the film industry’s best writers, bloggers and video experts under one URL. Each writer / filmmaker / contributor writes based on their personal knowledge and experience. PVC has become the leading resource for video professionals working in major studios and post houses, independent filmmakers, educators, students and storytelling enthusiasts as the place to go for news, information, reviews and training.
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School of Motion is an online motion design school with courses designed to equip you with the skills you need to achieve your career goals in a custom-built training environment. Learn After Effects, Cinema 4D, animation, and design from professional Motion Graphic Artists with courses from School of Motion.
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Digital Media Artists / Los Angeles (DMA/LA) is a user group for video creatives of all kind. DMA/LA’s area of discussions are not restricted to a specific hardware or software solution, understanding that an artist often has to employ multiple tools to realize their vision. We are also active members of the Adobe, Peachpit, Focal Press, AREA, Cineversity, and Toolfarm communities.
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Since its launch, postPerspective has emerged as a leading voice in the post and production communities. This ever-evolving industry is filled with incredibly talented artists, whose goal is to push the creative and technical boundaries to produce the best work possible. It’s our job at postPerspective to help tell those stories, share intelligence, detail best practices and highlight the work of these talented professionals.
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San Diego Premiere Pro User Group host meetings that focus on video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as the rest of the Adobe video apps. If you are an editor using these apps this group is for you – we’re here to help you grow your skill level while also helping you grow creatively.
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Serving the film & video production industry since 1999, ProductionHUB hosts the largest global network of film, video, TV, live event and post-production professionals. After nearly 20 years, ProductionHUB has grown beyond an alternative to production guides and the yellow pages into the largest global network of film and video professionals ready to bring your content to life.
