London Video Rendezvous Focuses on Emerging Technologies for Creatives, Publishers, Distributors
London Video Rendezvous is a new event aimed at addressing concrete, practical issues experienced by authoring and post-production houses, their client publishers and independent distributors as they strive to serve a multi-screen, multi-platform, multi-standard marketplace.
London, United Kingdom, May 04, 2012 --(PR.com)-- DVD Intelligence is delighted to announce the creation of London Video Rendezvous (www.londonrendezvous.com), a unique event for creatives, publishers and distributors.
London Video Rendezvous is a new event aimed at addressing concrete, practical issues experienced by authoring and post-production houses, their client publishers and independent distributors as they strive to serve a multi-screen, multi-platform, multi-standard marketplace.
Taking place 18th June 2012, London Video Rendezvous will cover all the main technologies currently under consideration, including cloud-based UltraViolet, disc-to-digital services and Digital Copy. 3D conversion and delivery, including glasses-free technology, will be examined, in addition to the opportunities and challenges associated with Blu-ray apps and second screen experiences.
"No stone – virtual or physical – thrown at the creative community and their content-owning clients – will be unturned," comments Jean-Luc Renaud, conference organiser and DVD Intelligence publisher. "London Video Rendezvous is a fresh arena where the creative community, independent publishers and their service providers can engage in frank, plain-speaking, no-holds-barred discussion about developments vital to their livelihood, now."
While cloud-based digital access service UltraViolet is making inroads in the US, it remains on the starting-block in Europe. But here, there is resistance in some quarters from those who believe the case for UV has yet to be made. Jim Taylor, DECE's Head of Technology and Product Development – and the brain behind UltraViolet – will be in attendance. "If anyone can bring reasoned answers to these questions, it must surely be Jim," comments Renaud.
Edward Hall, Operations Manager at Channel 4, will share his experience of managing consumer expectations surrounding digital copy. Industry veteran Steve Dann, CEO of Berwick Post, will talk about 'good' and 'bad' 3D. Fabien Remblier, Co-Founder of BeeFree and Producer and Director of the award-winning Une Nuit au Cirque 3D, will consider 3D post-production. 3D broadcast pioneer Vicki Betihavas will look at the challenges of multi-platform distribution. Andy Evans, MD of The Pavement will examine the economics of today's digital, post-production business and Andrew Elia, Founder of Arishi Media Technologies, will show the opportunities presented by Augmented Reality to packaged media.
Lesley Johnson, Head of production at BBC Worldwide/2entertain, will talk about how the UK's largest independent publisher and distributor of DVD and Blu-ray approaches digital copy, UltraViolet and other alternative delivery services. Bob Auger, President of Newmerique will help provide perspective on the issues in hand. Previously Founder of Electric Switch, one of Europe's first DVD authoring facilities, Bob will consider the challenges faced by authoring, production, digital facilities and rights owners in an environment where operators and consumers are increasingly difficult to satisfy. More speakers will be announced.
A unique feature of this one-day event is the space it provides to showcase novel solutions and applications that push the creative boundaries. For example, Miles Lewis, VP Advertising Sales at Shazam, will show what a shazamable Blu-ray title is. The conference takes place at the BFI Southbank (NFT3), fully equipped for 3D and AV services. "Facility houses will thus be able to show clients the services they can offer, and clients will experience first-hand the potential benefits these can bring," explains Renaud. "We invite those who have developed original services, apps and technologies, to come forward and join the debate.”
"London Video Rendezvous is borne out of the feedback and discussions I have had over several months with facilities houses, independent publishers and distributors increasingly alienated from expensive conferences which they can no longer afford to attend and which no longer address their concerns in any case," says Renaud. "Our event should go a long way to remedy the situation."
The conference is followed by a boat party on the Thames.
About DVD Intelligence
DVD Intelligence (www.dvd-intelligence.com) is Europe’s premier online source of news, data and analysis for professionals involved in DVD, Blu-ray and new delivery technologies. Launched in 2003, the website now attracts a monthly average of 17,500 visitors from over 100 countries. The goal is to offer a totally independent and timely repository of information relevant to professionals active in the variety of facets of Europe's packaged media industry. The companion magazine, DVD and Beyond, now in its 14th year of publication and mailed free of charge to 9,000 professionals and companies in 26 European countries, provides a yearly top-level-eye-view of the major developments in the DVD, Blu-ray 3D BD and related industries across Europe and, looking ahead, identify the industry's opportunities and challenges.
For Further Information
Please contact Zoë Buckingham, dvdintelligence@zoebuckingham.com.
London Video Rendezvous is a new event aimed at addressing concrete, practical issues experienced by authoring and post-production houses, their client publishers and independent distributors as they strive to serve a multi-screen, multi-platform, multi-standard marketplace.
Taking place 18th June 2012, London Video Rendezvous will cover all the main technologies currently under consideration, including cloud-based UltraViolet, disc-to-digital services and Digital Copy. 3D conversion and delivery, including glasses-free technology, will be examined, in addition to the opportunities and challenges associated with Blu-ray apps and second screen experiences.
"No stone – virtual or physical – thrown at the creative community and their content-owning clients – will be unturned," comments Jean-Luc Renaud, conference organiser and DVD Intelligence publisher. "London Video Rendezvous is a fresh arena where the creative community, independent publishers and their service providers can engage in frank, plain-speaking, no-holds-barred discussion about developments vital to their livelihood, now."
While cloud-based digital access service UltraViolet is making inroads in the US, it remains on the starting-block in Europe. But here, there is resistance in some quarters from those who believe the case for UV has yet to be made. Jim Taylor, DECE's Head of Technology and Product Development – and the brain behind UltraViolet – will be in attendance. "If anyone can bring reasoned answers to these questions, it must surely be Jim," comments Renaud.
Edward Hall, Operations Manager at Channel 4, will share his experience of managing consumer expectations surrounding digital copy. Industry veteran Steve Dann, CEO of Berwick Post, will talk about 'good' and 'bad' 3D. Fabien Remblier, Co-Founder of BeeFree and Producer and Director of the award-winning Une Nuit au Cirque 3D, will consider 3D post-production. 3D broadcast pioneer Vicki Betihavas will look at the challenges of multi-platform distribution. Andy Evans, MD of The Pavement will examine the economics of today's digital, post-production business and Andrew Elia, Founder of Arishi Media Technologies, will show the opportunities presented by Augmented Reality to packaged media.
Lesley Johnson, Head of production at BBC Worldwide/2entertain, will talk about how the UK's largest independent publisher and distributor of DVD and Blu-ray approaches digital copy, UltraViolet and other alternative delivery services. Bob Auger, President of Newmerique will help provide perspective on the issues in hand. Previously Founder of Electric Switch, one of Europe's first DVD authoring facilities, Bob will consider the challenges faced by authoring, production, digital facilities and rights owners in an environment where operators and consumers are increasingly difficult to satisfy. More speakers will be announced.
A unique feature of this one-day event is the space it provides to showcase novel solutions and applications that push the creative boundaries. For example, Miles Lewis, VP Advertising Sales at Shazam, will show what a shazamable Blu-ray title is. The conference takes place at the BFI Southbank (NFT3), fully equipped for 3D and AV services. "Facility houses will thus be able to show clients the services they can offer, and clients will experience first-hand the potential benefits these can bring," explains Renaud. "We invite those who have developed original services, apps and technologies, to come forward and join the debate.”
"London Video Rendezvous is borne out of the feedback and discussions I have had over several months with facilities houses, independent publishers and distributors increasingly alienated from expensive conferences which they can no longer afford to attend and which no longer address their concerns in any case," says Renaud. "Our event should go a long way to remedy the situation."
The conference is followed by a boat party on the Thames.
About DVD Intelligence
DVD Intelligence (www.dvd-intelligence.com) is Europe’s premier online source of news, data and analysis for professionals involved in DVD, Blu-ray and new delivery technologies. Launched in 2003, the website now attracts a monthly average of 17,500 visitors from over 100 countries. The goal is to offer a totally independent and timely repository of information relevant to professionals active in the variety of facets of Europe's packaged media industry. The companion magazine, DVD and Beyond, now in its 14th year of publication and mailed free of charge to 9,000 professionals and companies in 26 European countries, provides a yearly top-level-eye-view of the major developments in the DVD, Blu-ray 3D BD and related industries across Europe and, looking ahead, identify the industry's opportunities and challenges.
For Further Information
Please contact Zoë Buckingham, dvdintelligence@zoebuckingham.com.
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