The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), a leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries, is seeking proposals for technical papers for the SMPTE 2016 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (SMPTE 2016), Oct. 24-28 in Hollywood, California. The proposed papers must be informational and address technical theory, research, innovations, applications, or practices specific to any of the evolving technologies associated with the media technology industry. Initial abstracts must be submitted online no later than April 22.
“Last year we received a record number of proposals for the Annual Technical Conference, and the quality and diversity of submissions made for an exceptional lineup of presentations,” said Paul Chapman, past SMPTE Hollywood Region Governor and program committee chair for SMPTE 2016. “We expect a similarly impressive array of submissions this year, and we look forward to providing a rich slate of sessions to complement the exciting conference events celebrating SMPTE’s centennial.”
Technical paper topics include human perception of images or sound; quality and monitoring of images and sound; workflow management (file-based, cloud); image acquisition and processing; UHD, color and dynamic range management; content management and storage; restoration and preservation; content security; compression; cinema processing and projection technology; advances in display technologies; media infrastructure (SDI, IP); the future of media distribution (OTT, ATSC 3.0, mobile, etc.); new techniques in audio (scene-based production, compression, transport); future media technology (virtual reality/augmented reality, second screen); new and novel technology and techniques; and lastly, encouraging diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
A complete and more specific listing of possible topics is available here along with instructions on submitting an abstract. SMPTE encourages authors to submit their paper proposals early. If SMPTE receives a suitable selection of papers of high quality before this year’s deadline, it will not extend the deadline for submissions. Papers that are commercial or promotional in nature will not be considered, nor will those that have already been published. Student papers are strongly encouraged.
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pie’s production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
“We believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,” said Heller. “By blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.”
“Working with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,” shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. “Warm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.”
“The first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,” Heller observed. “Having worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.” Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletop’s brisk international... Read More