Originally posted on August 30, 2010 in meetings

Please join us on September 15th, 2010 for our next StudioSysAdmins meeting in Vancouver.

  topic:
Red Hat Enterprise MRG
 

presentor:
Sravish Srindar
Product Manager @ Red Hat Enterprises

  

sponsor:
Unilogik Systems Inc
 

 

  host:
Rainmaker Entertainment

  

time/place:
Wednesday September 15th, 2010
6:00pm to 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30)

2025 W. Broadway, suite 500
Vancouver, British Columbia

Note: Someone will be in the lobby from 5:30-6:30 to let you in as the doors and elevators lock at 5:30pm.

After 6:30 please call: 604-841-8330
 

 
  social:
TBD		    

Please RSVP for this event as space may be limited.

Originally posted on August 30, 2010 in events

The entertainment and media industry’s showcase for previewing and learning about the latest trends and ground-breaking technology for the content creator.

The Entertainment Technology Expo in New York, formerly known as HD EXPO, is where future technology and creative vision converge. Now expanded to two days, the Expo brings together industry experts and technical innovators for lively panel discussions, informative workshops, and a show floor where the technology comes to life.

Originally posted on August 30, 2010 in events
                   
 

Cine-tal and VidCom present
Color Management Training in Vancouver, BC

Two day training course in color management for DI, VFX and video professionals
September 23rd and 24th at VidCom in Vancouver, BC


We invite you to join Cine-tal Systems, and VidCom for a Color Management Training class to be held in Vancouver September 23rd and 24th at the offices of VidCom  #100 -77 West 8th Avenue. The two day class will provide participants with a working knowledge in color management for digital film & video production, digital intermediate (DI) & video post production, visual effects (VFX), HD & film print dailies, as well as digital projection. The class is lead by Cine-tal’s Michael Chenery, a leading expert in color science for the digital cinema and video industry.

Professionals in the video and feature film industry responsible for quality control of color across the entire production / post-production workflow should attend, including:

 

  • VFX production supervisors
  • VFX artists
  • DI Post-production engineers
  • CGI/VFX software developers
  • Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs)
  • Colorists

Participants will receive an introductory background into color science and color theory and color models including XYZ, RGB and YCbCr, XvYcc.  Participants will also learn about, gamma, logarithmic and linear encoding including Rec709, RedLog, Panalog, ArriLog, FilmStream and sLog. The two day course features hands on practice of transforming data between color models, profiling display technology including digital projection, building look up tables (LUTs), and implementing color management practices taught during the course.

To register call Kris Kostiuk (604)732-9711 or contact kris@vidcom.ca

 

About Michael Chenery

Michael Chenery is the cineSpace product specialist and Colour Scientist for Cine-tal Systems. Michael is one of the original developers of cineSpace. He currently provides support, training and on-site consulting for Cine-tal clients. His specialty includes the cineSpace product suite and all aspects of monitor calibration, colour workflows and the colour science.

 

About Cine-tal

Cine-tal Systems develops display, collaboration and image processing solutions for digital cinema and video production and post production. Cine-tal is a privately held company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, call +1 (317) 576-0091 or visit www.cine-tal.com

 

About VidCom

VidCom is the leading systems integrator of professional hardware and software for the Video, Film and VFX Industries in Western Canada. For over 30 years, VidCom has been leveraging its expertise in these industries to elevate our clients' ability to deliver on their unique talents.

VidCom's dedicated support and training has ensured our clients' advantage in productivity and performance while VidCom's rentals and repairs have minimized their downtime. Evolving with specialized knowledge and leading edge products, VidCom has kept its clients at the forefront of technology. With a mantra of honesty, integrity and respect, VidCom has developed trusting, long-term partnerships with both clients and manufacturers.

For more information, call Kris Kostiuk (604)732-9711 or visit www.vidcom.ca
Originally posted on August 30, 2010 in events

Conference Hours: Thursday, Sept. 23 - 10:30am to 6:30pm | Friday, Sept. 24 - 9:00am to 5:30pm

The premier event on the management of digital assets. This conference will shape the standards and explore the urgent global issues of digital asset management in the sectors of advertising, publishing, sports organizations, museums, and higher education.

If you are responsible for the creation, handling, security or underwriting of digital assets, this conference is a must attend event.  The Createasphere Digital Asset Management Conference will provide foundational knowledge on current workflows and best practices, insights into future advancements and the opportunity to connect with industry thought leaders, solution vendors and professional colleges.  The conference and expo are designed to quickly increase your functional knowledge on this quickly evolving topic and allow you to return to your workplace with state of the industry understanding. Register now and become part of the community shaping the future of digital asset management.

Originally posted on August 30, 2010 in events
                   
 

Cine-tal and Oceana Digital present
New York City - Color Management Training at Art Jail

Two day training course in color management for DI, VFX and video professionals
to be held September 28th and 29th at Art Jail, 50 Eldridge St. 6th Floor NY, NY 10002


INDIANAPOLIS, August 30 - Cine-tal Systems, a developer of image monitoring and color management solutions and Oceana announce a Color Management Training class for September 28th and 29th at Art Jail, 50 Eldridge St. 6th Floor, NY, NY 10002. The two-day class will provide participants with a working knowledge in color management for digital film & video production, digital intermediate (DI) & video post production, visual effects (VFX), HD & film print dailies, as well as digital projection. The class is lead by Cine-tal’s Michael Chenery, a leading expert in color science for the digital cinema and video industry.

Professionals in the video and feature film industry responsible for quality control of color across the entire production / post-production workflow should attend, including:

 

  • VFX production supervisors
  • VFX artists
  • DI Post-production engineers
  • CGI/VFX software developers
  • Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs)
  • Colorists

Participants will receive an introductory background into color science and color theory and color models including XYZ, RGB and YCbCr, XvYcc.  Participants will also learn about, gamma, logarithmic and linear encoding including Rec709, RedLog, Panalog, ArriLog, FilmStream and sLog. The two day course features hands on practice of transforming data between color models, profiling display technology including digital projection, building look up tables (LUTs), and implementing color management practices taught during the three day course.

To register contact; Mike Kelly mck@oceana.com or phone 212- 710-2986 ext 206, inquiries may also be sent to: sales@cine-tal.com


About Michael Chenery

Michael Chenery is the cineSpace product specialist and Colour Scientist for Cine-tal Systems. Michael is one of the original developers of cineSpace. He currently provides support, training and on-site consulting for Cine-tal clients. His specialty includes the cineSpace product suite and all aspects of monitor calibration, colour workflows and the colour science.

 

About Cine-tal

Cine-tal Systems develops display, collaboration and image processing solutions for digital cinema and video production and post production. Cine-tal is a privately held company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, call +1 (317) 576-0091 or visit www.cine-tal.com

 

About Oceana Digital

Oceana Digital is a recognized leader and systems provider for digital production, post-production, broadcast, new media and high-end digital computing. Oceana represents best-in-class products with a commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Founded on the basis of providing the highest level of customer support in a highly customizable environment, Oceana works with each customer to ensure the best solution for their specific needs. From software upgrades to system installation or full facility integration, we are ready, willing and able to improve your workflow and productivity to enhance your customer's experience and your bottom line.


Oceana serves the New York and the Eastern US from offices in Manhattan, and our Canadian customers are served by our sales and technical support based in Toronto. For more information, call Mike Kelly  (212) 710-2986 ext 206, or visit www.oceana.com.
Originally posted on August 29, 2010 in meetings

Originally posted on September 5, 2008 in announcements

StudioSysAdmins is a social networking community dedicated to improving infrastructure, workflows and support across the Entertainment Industry. An expanding community with one common site that joins Systems Administrators, Technical Directors, Pipeline Developers, Consultants, Hardware/Software Support Engineers and Hardware/Software Vendors and Resellers (VARs) that currently work in and/or support production studios in the areas of animation, visualization, visual-fx, film, and games.

Our goal is to enable the sharing of all non-proprietary information among all of our Members and to maintain open discussions between Studios, Vendors and VARs to determine standards in order to help improve support for the installation, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of hardware, software and operating systems.

 

Information about Local Meetings:

StudioSysAdmins currently holds regular meetings in London, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Toronto and Vancouver and continues to expand local coverage as our membership grows. Meetings are hosted by one of our studio Members  and/or sponsored by one or more of our supporting member Companies to present, educate and discuss ongoing issues/concerns, future technologies; and of course, social conversation.

 

StudioSysAdmins currently has 817 registered Members which represent 430 different Companies.

Also note that 261 of these Companies are either Production Studios, Research Labs and/or Training Facilities.

 

Information about Membership Registration:

We are always looking to expand our global membership (membership is free). If you are interested in becoming a member, please send an e-mail to SignMeUp@StudioSysAdmins.com and make sure you include the following information:

 
  • Your full name, e-mail address, company, current position, and the city in which you are located
 
  • A brief company description, your company URL and a 200x100 logo (preferably on white)

Please read more About StudioSysAdmins and register today!

Originally posted on July 20, 2010 in events

Wednesday July 28th, 2010 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Los Angeles Convention Center - Room 301A
 
LUNCH - DRINKS - PRIZES
PRESENTATIONS - SOCIAL GATHERING
           
 Please RSVP for this event as space may be limited.
Originally posted on July 12, 2010 in events

Seven Group and Extreme Networks have joined together as Platinum Sponsors for both  Polaris 24 and the Constellation Awards.  Join us for an exciting weekend to celebrate the efforts of the Digital Media industry in Canada.

   

Seven Group and Extreme Networks would like to exclusively invite you and your colleagues on July 17th to our pre-show party (3:00pm to 5:00pm) where Technicolor will be showing a number of Stereoscopic trailers on the new 46” JVC  3D LCD display, attendance  to the Constellation Awards (7:00pm to 9:00pm), and after-show party (starting at 10:00pm).

 

When/Where:

 

Polaris 24 will be held on the weekend of July 16 to 18 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel.
Make sure to take the time to come out and take part in the many events, workshops, auctions, and exhibitions. 

 

For more information regarding Polaris 24 please take a look at their website:

                http://www.tcon.ca/polaris/modules/tconguests/

 

Also being held this weekend are the Constellation Awards on July 17th in the Grand York ballroom of the Sheraton North Hotel.
The show will be hosted by comedian, writer and one of Canada’s 10 funniest people; Gavin Stephens. 

 

For more information on the show please take a look at their website:

                http://constellations.tcon.ca/

 

If you would like to attend any of these events, please RSVP to anthony@sevengroup.ca or sherry@sevengroup.ca.
Please also indicate if you would like to attend the Polaris 24 Convention running all weekend – tickets are limited.

   

 

Originally posted on June 24, 2010 in meetings