April 18–23
The world’s leading training event for professionals in the TV, video, film, motion graphics, new media, animation, and web development industries. In its sixth year, the PPWC offers 5 full days of sessions in 11 parallel training halls and includes 230 unique sessions focusing on the latest techniques and practices for producers, directors, editors, designers and new media professionals. Presenters at PPWC include more than 100 of the world’s best certified instructors, award-winning editors and power users. This year, with one Full Pass, attendees may move freely between all the tracks and attend sessions of their choice (unique registration required for Apple and Avid certification classes).
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Tracks include:
Boot Camps – These sessions are designed to give the participant a solid understanding of the core technologies used by video professionals. These classes help new and intermediate users gain the necessary skills to benefit from the conference's more advanced sessions.
Focus on Technology: Facility Management – This track explores technology used in maintaining post production facilities. Topics covered include asset management, system maintenance, and project management.
Final Cut Studio Editing Workshop – This track explores Apple's Final Cut Studio from an editor's perspective. Learn how to harness the latest technology and achieve better results in the edit room.
Advanced Motion Graphics and Visual FX – Join top industry artists and authors as they share the latest techniques for designing motion graphics and building visual effects.
Digital Video Production – This track combines the latest in production technology with essential techniques to help production professionals. The classes cover videography, audio, and lighting for all levels.
Focus on Technology: Blu-ray – This track explores the latest in Blu-ray authoring and production. Learn essential techniques and the latest information about this essential new consumer format.
The Evolution of News: ENG Workshop – Join other news professionals and explore new technology and essential techniques in modern news production.
The Production of Sports Workshop – Join other sports production professionals and explore new technology and essential techniques in modern sports production.
Avid Editing Workshop – This track explores Avid's powerful editing tools. Learn how to harness the latest technology and achieve better results in the edit room.
Focus on Technology: Video Compression – Explore new options in delivering video over the web. This track covers emerging technology like Flash Video, MPEG-4, and mobile devices.
Career Workshop – Gain insight into the changing business landscape facing media professionals. Learn important marketing, legal, and management skills required to succeed in today's market.
Adobe Production Premium CS4 w/ Premiere Pro – Explore the powerful suite of tools from Adobe. These intensive classes combine boot camps to explore the essential features as well as advanced techniques.
New Media 2.0: Using Social Media and Podcasting to Reach New Audiences – Join top Podcasters and new media professionals as they explore the latest in video distribution. Learn how to capture and engage new audiences with cost-effective delivery techniques.
Photoshop for Video – Learn how to harness the industry standard graphics tool to create graphics for use in video projects. Join industry pros and authors as they share time-saving design techniques that get results.
Worship Technology Workshops – These specialized workshops are focused on education and practical implementation of technology in today’s media ministries.
In-Depth – These sessions offer a close look at important technology and techniques needed by industry professionals.
Certification Classes – These intensive hands-on classes prepare you to take manufacturer's authorized certification exams. These are an excellent way to prepare for recognition and advancement.
