HD Expo Chicago is being held this week at Navy Pier in Chicago. Free online registration closes on Tuesday the 3rd (it’s $125 at the door). The exhibit hall opens June 5, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A schedule of events follows:

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - INTENSIVE Theater 2
SONY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP:
XDCAM EX, HDV and Hybrid Recording Workflows
Sony’s has expanded its lineup of XDCAM EX camcorders with the addition of the PMW-EX3 shown at NAB. Additionally, Sony continues to expand its XDCAM line of tapeless acquisition systems with the introduction of its Phase 3 technology as well offering new camcorders that operate in a Hybrid recording mode, utilizing both HDV tape as well as compact flash. Sony and industry experts, including Dennis Dillon and Gary Adcock, will examine the features, performance, workflow and image acquisition capabilities of these new camcorders.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Main Theater
TECH & THE INDIE: THE STORYTELLER IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Join a talented and innovative group of independent filmmakers and experts as they look at how technology has impacted the storytelling process. During a time of incredible change in the environment, they will address important questions facing the community including: What technologies and tools are important in their creative process? How do revolutionary changes in distribution affect the audience and their execution of creativity? What’s the same, and what’s not? Tom Fletcher (Fletcher Camera) moderates top panelists including cinematographers Pete Biagi and Fred Miller, Billy Maursky, and colorist Pete Jannotta in an important discussion fusing technology with story. More panelists to be announced.

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM - INTENSIVE Theater 1
PANASONIC INTENSIVE WORKSHOP:
Complete Overview of Panasonic’s new AJ-HPX3000
This INTENSIVE is a comprehensive overview of the AJ-HPX3000 targeted to DPs, DITs and other creative and production professionals. Designed for episodic television, filmmaking, commercial and music video production, the HPX3000’s high quality, affordability and intuitive film camera-like operation will provide astounding benefits to you. Join us for this all-inclusive HPX3000 workshop as well as a sneak peak at Panasonic’s new P2 HD VariCam master-quality camcorders (the VariCam 3700 and VariCam 2700).

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - INTENSIVE Theater 2
LEADER INSTRUMENTS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP: Maximizing The Performance Of Your HD Camera
A 2-hour educational event describing the various adjustments possible in preparing
a camera for production. In this class you’ll learn how to “tweak” your camera to achieve it’s full potential to deliver accurate color and tonal response. We will discuss issues affecting exposure and color such as gamma, pedestal, toe and knee, color space and the matrix, and how to use color correction to align your camera.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Main Theater
BRYAN CARROLL: CAPTURING AND CONTROLLING “PUBLIC ENEMIES”
Co-Producer Bryan Carroll is in Chicago for PUBLIC ENEMIES, working again with Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann. Bryan, Mann’s chief technical advisor on a number of recent projects, has enabled production with cutting-edge technologies and tools in a list of diverse credits including COLLATERAL, MIAMI VICE, and Mann’s return to television, ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION. Able to mix the divergent paths of creativity and technology, Bryan has developed a technical expertise that empowers storytellers to utilize tools and workflows, often for the first time in the marketplace. He’s guided Mann’s Forward Pass productions through a maze of cutting-edge cameras, editing tools and work flows during one of the most dynamic times in entertainment technology. During a Conversation at HD EXPO, Bryan will discuss acquisition, post production and the creative application of technology on PUBLIC ENEMIES and other groundbreaking projects that he’s contributed to.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Exhibit Hall
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