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April 5-9, 2025 | South Hall

Post|Production World (P|PW) is the premier training conference for content creators, filmmakers, video editors, and motion designers looking to sharpen their skills and stay ahead of the curve. Held in conjunction with NAB Show Las Vegas, this five-day immersive experience of 175+ dynamic sessions and hands-on workshops brings together industry-leading experts and creative professionals to explore the latest in post-production workflows, cutting-edge editing techniques, AI-powered tools, and emerging technologies shaping the future of storytelling. This year also features expanded networking events including Birds-of-a-Feather gatheringsSpeaker Ask-Me-Anythings and the Content Creator Party.

Program Pricing

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Post | Production World Conference Pass includes P|PW sessions, content party drink ticket.$1,399$1,199$1,199$1,199

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Featured Speakers

Alice Brooks, ASC

Alice Brooks, ASC

Cinematographer, ASC

"Wicked", "Wicked: For Good", "tick, tick…BOOM!", "In the Heights"

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Myron Kerstein, ACE

Myron Kerstein, ACE

Editor, ACE

"Wicked", "Wicked: For Good", "tick, tick…BOOM!", "In the Heights"

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Mike Sill

Mike Sill

Technical Director

Orbital Studios

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Josh Kulic

Josh Kulic

Head of Post-Production

MrBeast

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Conference Speakers

Seth Polansky, Esq.

Seth Polansky, Esq.

Partner

The Law Offices of Seth Polansky

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Nick Harauz

Nick Harauz

Producer and Video Editing Expert

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Juliana Broste

Juliana Broste

Travel Video Journalist

TravelingJules Productions

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Luisa Winters

Luisa Winters

Artist | Musician | Pilot | Editor | 3D Animator | Graphic Designer

Luisa Winters

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Kyle Hamrick

Kyle Hamrick

Motion Designer, Director & Educator

Freelance

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AJ Bleyer

AJ Bleyer

DGA Director / EP

Advent Films

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Ian Robinson

Ian Robinson

Co-Founder

Creative111

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Gary Levitt

Gary Levitt

Co-Founder

Future Moments

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Douglas Spotted Eagle

Douglas Spotted Eagle

Director of Educational Programming

Sundance Media Group

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Eran Stern

Eran Stern

Adobe Certified Instructor | Subject Matter Expert | A.I. Collaborator.

Stern FX

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Warren Eagles

Warren Eagles

Colorist/Founder

International Colorist Academy

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Maxim Jago

Maxim Jago

Founder | Author | Filmmaker | Speaker

The Creativity Conference | The Creative Community

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Amy DeLouise

Amy DeLouise

Chief Creative Officer | Founder

DeLouise Enterprises | #GALSNGEAR

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Jeff Greenberg

Jeff Greenberg

CEO & Founder

J Greenberg Consulting

Moderator

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Jefferson Graham

Jefferson Graham

Writer | Photographer | Host

PhotowalksTV

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Rhea Allen

Rhea Allen

President | CEO

Peppershock Media

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Michael Valinsky

Michael Valinsky

Founder | Host

The Making Of

Moderator

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Tim Kang

Tim Kang

Aputure

Principal Engineer

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Chris Converse

Chris Converse

Partner, Designer & Developer

Codify Design Studio

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Brad Dickson

Brad Dickson

Consultant

Calibrated Technologies

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Gary Adcock

Gary Adcock

Writer | Producer | VFX Artist

Gary Adcock, Inc.

Moderator

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Alice Brooks, ASC

Alice Brooks, ASC

Cinematographer, ASC

"Wicked", "Wicked: For Good", "tick, tick…BOOM!", "In the Heights"

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Myron Kerstein, ACE

Myron Kerstein, ACE

Editor, ACE

"Wicked", "Wicked: For Good", "tick, tick…BOOM!", "In the Heights"

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Rachel Longman

Rachel Longman

Senior Producer

We Fix it in Pre LLC

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Matthew Celia

Matthew Celia

Creative Director

Light Sail VR

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David Stump ASC BVK

David Stump ASC BVK

Director of Photography | Visual Effects DP | Visual Effects Supervisor | Stereographer

David Stump

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Alex Pearce

Alex Pearce

Co-founder | CEO

Sim-Plates

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Sergio Rangel

Sergio Rangel

Brand Marketing Lead

FUJIFILM

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Dmitry Koshutin

Dmitry Koshutin

Director | Cinematographer

Moonpaint Creative

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Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz

Virtual Production Supervisor

SMASH Virtual Studios

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Abba Shapiro

Abba Shapiro

Writer | Producer | Director

Abba Shapiro Consulting

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Scott Simmons

Scott Simmons

Editor | Writer

ScottSimmons.tv

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Jamie Featherston

Jamie Featherston

Account Manager

Leica Geosystems

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Michael Kammes

Michael Kammes

Key Code Media

Senior Director, Innovation

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Michael Mansouri

Michael Mansouri

CEO

Radiant Images / MeetMo

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Mike Sill

Mike Sill

Technical Director

Orbital Studios

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Hall Hutchison

Hall Hutchison

Ross Video

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Rich Harrington

Rich Harrington

CEO & Founder

ThinkTAP

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Lucas Wilson

Lucas Wilson

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James Uren

James Uren

Technical Director

Mo-Sys Engineering

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Ramiro Montes De Oca

Ramiro Montes De Oca

Kino Flo Lighting Systems

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Sabrina Plisco, ACE

Sabrina Plisco, ACE

Editor, President

ACE

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Michael McCusker, ACE

Michael McCusker, ACE

Editor

ACE

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Kevin Tent, ACE

Kevin Tent, ACE

Editor, Vice President

ACE

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Thomas Thudiyanplackal

Thomas Thudiyanplackal

Executive Producer

Entertainment Technology Center @ USC

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Michael Goi, ASC

Michael Goi, ASC

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Art Cohen

Art Cohen

Thunderbolt™ Ecosystem Business Development Manager

Intel Corporation

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Gordon Sylin

Gordon Sylin

Intel Corporation

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Josh Kulic

Josh Kulic

Head of Post-Production

MrBeast

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Michael Bravin

Michael Bravin

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Jim Helman

Jim Helman

CTO

MovieLabs

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Rod Bogart

Rod Bogart

Principal Color Scientist

Epic Games

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Shannon Vandivier

Shannon Vandivier

Founder & Director

Cold Collaborative

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Blake Campbell

Blake Campbell

Editor

Cold Collaborative

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2025 Agenda

Post|Production World attendees get full access to all tracks. Sessions run daily from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with evening keynotes and networking from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. Saturday mornings feature extended in-depth sessions. Explore all tracks:

Conference Sessions

Saturday, April 5, 2025

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

How to Use Online Brainstorming Tools and ChatGPT to Create Viral Hits

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Ideation has changed forever. You no longer have to stare at a blank screen for hours trying to come up with new ideas. Now you can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude.ai, Gemini and others to start the process and give you a great starting point. In this session, Jefferson Graham from PhotowalksTV shows how to use the tools to your advantage.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Simple Content, Captivating Stories: Crafting Brand Engagement through Narrative

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In a world overflowing with content, how do you make yours stand out? This session dives into the power of storytelling in brand engagement, showing you how to craft compelling narratives from simple footage. Learn how to transform everyday content into captivating stories that connect with audiences on an emotional level—whether for social media, corporate branding, or advertising. Walk away with practical strategies for structuring your stories, keeping viewers hooked, and making your brand unforgettable.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Creating Dynamic, Effective Training Videos

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Whether it is product use, demonstration of technique, or simply a (usually boring) talking head, training videos are in constant demand! Training videos today, are seen as the new “owners manual,” being embedded into
software and found on the web. Learn to create and produce effective training videos for just about any subject. This session is an overview of the process and equipment used to produce effective training videos, along with
production tips and techniques to reduce time in both production and post production.

In this session, attendees will learn “recipes” for success, proven to provide all necessary components for anytraining topic, even the most challenging discussions.

10 – 11:45 a.m.

DaVinci Resolve Colorist Boot Camp

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This session is designed to give you the confidence to either start your first project in Resolve, or to start working with clients. Get to know the must have color tools in Resolve 19. You can watch or follow along with the workshop media that will be supplied on a USB drive at the start of the session.

10 – 11:45 a.m.

Beyond Generative AI: Harnessing Analytical Tools for Creative Workflows

S219 | Post|Production World: Creative AI | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Generative AI is a hot topic, but there’s a broader landscape of AI-driven capabilities that significantly elevate your post-production process. This session delves into powerful analytical tools—such as speech-to-text, facial recognition, object detection, scene analysis, and more—designed to streamline your workflow and free up more time for creative exploration. We’ll cover the core concepts and how these technologies work with your editing software. We’ll also examine real-world use cases, discuss best practices, and help you chart a path for incorporating these tools.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Vertical Video for the Win

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Let’s turn our cameras, our footage and our minds 90 degrees to survive and thrive in a vertical video world. From production to post, in this session, we’ll discuss:

  • Strategies for shooting vertically in the field
  • Reworking footage in post
  • Platform specific considerations (ie. Instagram Reels and TikTok)

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Directing Executives on Camera

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

You’ve got lights, camera and sound, but do you have a compelling speaker? How do you coach a “performance” out of a non-performer? Should you try? How do you ensure that an expert doesn’t give you paragraph soundbites you can’t edit? And how do you help a nervous executive feel more comfortable on camera? We’ll delve into tips and tricks to help you and your subject succeed! This is a must for any camera operator, “preditor”, or producer.

1 – 2:45 p.m.

Expressing Yourself: Mastering Expressions in After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

After Effects expressions can feel intimidating, but make a huge difference in your everyday workflow. We’ll start with the basics of how expressions actually work, explore several common functions that will make your (AE-related) life so much easier, and prove to you that expressions aren’t nearly as scary as you think!
In this session, you’ll learn:
● Practical, every-day functions that even non-coders can easily use
● How a little expressions knowledge can drastically speed up your work
● More advanced possibilities for the technically-inclined
This session is intended for users who know their way around After Effects, but have been hesitant to dive into expressions.

1 – 2:45 p.m.

Lighting Techniques Best Practices On-Set and In-Budget

S227 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This Lighting Session is designed to guide attendees through the fundamentals of successful lighting from simple setups to in-depth essential lighting techniques. After an overview of the most effective lighting techniques for all kinds of shots, this session also delves deeply into infusing creativity, overcoming challenging environments, and adding your own touch to any lighting set-up.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Audio for Podcasting: Make Your Podcast Stand Out from Microphone Choice to Setup and Mix Down

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this must-know session for podcasters, join audio engineer, podcaster and musician Gary Levitt to learn how to get the most professional sounding podcast possible.
You’ll learn about:
• Microphones
• Proximity Effect
• Recording software
• Mixing
• Mastering

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Power Planning for Multi-Platform Delivery

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

A single video is never the end-product. You are always creating multiple strands of content, sometimes for deliveries you weren’t aware of at the project outset. How do you deliver a unified message across different delivery platforms and still tell compelling stories? How do you multi-purpose content to meet scheduling and budget requirements? This is the constant challenge for digital media producers in today’s media-rich, multi-platform brand storytelling environment. We will look at a nonprofit livestreamed event containing multiple video elements along with an accompanying social campaign, and a corporate brand testimonial-driven project to show examples of
how to streamline your efforts and still have some fun with your creative work.

3 – 4:45 p.m.

Retrain Your Brain: 
 “New" Lighting Color Science Foundations for Production

S219 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This interactive session demonstrates the physical and psychological foundations for color reproduction in motion picture and broadcast production. Instead of focusing on the commonly discussed topic of colorimetry that most media professionals consider to comprise the “color science” behind their cameras, post production grading, and monitoring, this seminar will connect the dots between the physical standards behind these assumptions and the color controls tools used in production.


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

3 – 4:45 p.m.

Is Generative AI Changing Cinema?

S227 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

IS Generative AI changing the cinema landscape as we know it? Join Gary Adcock with guest Andy Jarosz and David Stump ASC BVK as we discuss the ends and outs of Generative AI in production.

4 – 5 p.m.

Crafting Brand Narratives: Blending Industry Insights and Humor

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn how Fujifilm leverages industry-savvy storytelling and a touch of humor to connect with audiences authentically. Transform your brand’s mission into narratives that not only inform but entertain, building trust and loyalty across platforms.

5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Wicked: Camera to Cut: A Discussion with Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, and Editor Myron Kerstein, ACE

S219 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Open to All Badge Holders | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Joining us will be Cinematographer, Alice Brooks ASC, and Editor, Myron Kerstein ACE, as they discuss how their collaboration helped to visually redefine this modern Broadway classic into the grandeur of Wicked: The Movie. 

From the wonder of sets constructed on a massive scale to the intricate, award-winning costume design, few elements of the production stand out on screen more than the collaboration between this Cinematographer and Editor as they visually interpret the magic of Director Jon M. Chu’s ambitious vision in this awe-inspiring portrayal of the Land of Oz before Dorothy. 

Sunday, April 6, 2025

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Advanced Motion Tracking Techniques

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Elevate your motion tracking skills with this comprehensive session. Whether you’re refining basic one-point tracking or diving into the complexities of mask tracking, 3D camera tracking, and planar tracking, this session equips you with the expertise to tackle any challenge.

Learn how to seamlessly integrate tracked elements into your compositions, ensuring a polished, professional look in every project. Explore techniques for stabilizing shaky footage, creating realistic object interactions, and tracking intricate movements with precision. Discover how to combine tracking data with other tools to add dynamic effects, enhance realism, and streamline your workflow.

Designed for experienced users looking to deepen their skills, this session provides practical insights and hands-on demonstrations to help you master motion tracking in even the most demanding scenarios. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to handle advanced tracking tasks with confidence, ensuring no detail is overlooked in your motion graphics and visual effects projects.

8 – 10:30 a.m.

iPhone Productions: A Practical Approach to Creating Content

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

A group session, where from a blank page, we storyboard and outline a little short movie about our time together in the conference room, plan our shots and angles, and actually shoot it and edit it during the session.

8 – 10:30 a.m.

How to Deliver More Impact with Your Brand Story

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

What does it take to develop compelling storytelling that conveys your brand story with impact? What are consistent, cross-organizational workflows you can put in place to be sure you have powerful content ready to go when and where you need it? In this master class led by an expert digital storyteller, our group will dive into the fundamentals of story arc, designing your creative and technical briefs, shot coverage planning, and leveraging the under-utilized role of audio in story. This case-study filled workshop will bring you many aha moments. And you’ll leave with tips like ways to make locations tell your story, and how to draw good soundbites out of interviewees.

**Special Opportunity: Up to 3 people will be selected to share their own video challenges with a clip or work- in-progress. (Must send a link with a video or excerpt of no more than 5 mins in length along with the script or transcript to [email protected] with RE line PPW CASE STUDY no later than Thursday, March 18th , with a sentence about a challenge you faced/are facing.)**

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Focusing on the Future: Making Decisions for the Next Calendar Year

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Using AI in your Audio Recordings

S219 | Post|Production World: Creative AI | Post|Production World: All Sessions

From the recent Beatles track, to music production, music generation, audio repair and sound replacing – How AI Audio is magic! Join Future Moments CEO and musician Gary Levitt to learn about where AI Audio is now, where it’s going, and how you can use it in your productions.
You’ll learn about:
• How AI Works
• AI Audio Generation
• Audio Production with AI
• Sound Replacing
• AI Audio Tools

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Flying Solo: Being a Crew of One

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn how to “do it all” with style and ease in this session dedicated to the one person crew. We’ll do a deep dive discussing solo storytelling strategies including:

  • Getting set up for success: pre-pro and gear
  • Solo filmmaking strategies
  • All-in-one editing workflow

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Getting the Most from AI Tools in DaVinci Resolve

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The new AI tools in Resolve should be embraced and not feared. They do lots of the routine grading work that takes time, leaving us time to do more cool creative coloring. See what can be done with these tools and how and when to use them. You can watch or follow along with the workshop media that will be supplied on a USB drive at the start of the session.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

An Introduction to 3D and Adobe Substance 3D

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Looking to add a new dimension to your skill set? Learn how 3D is being implemented into your favorite Creative Cloud apps — and how Adobe Substance 3D tools fit into the mix. In this session we’ll cover tools already included in your Creative Cloud subscription (Photoshop, After Effects, Substance Viewer), as well as tools included in Substance 3D. Learn the playing field, and start planning your own future with 3D content.

What you’ll learn:

  • Overview of 3D apps in the marketplace
  • Importing and working with 3D content in After Effects
  • New 3D workflows with Photoshop and Substance Viewer
  • Adding materials and models in Substance Stager
  • A brief into intro to Substance Painter and Substance Designer
  • Exporting models from Substance Stager to After Effects

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Create with Confidence

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s a catalyst for innovation! Forging your unique path starts with embracing your creative spark in today’s dynamic landscape. Join Rhea for an inspiring journey that combines actionable strategies to transform challenges into triumphs with an interactive, hands-on creative exercise designed to ignite your imagination in real time. Experience how a quick prompt to draw or generate an idea can shift self-doubt into your strongest asset, unlocking innovative insights and empowering you to build an authentic personal brand. Get ready to create with confidence and redefine what it means to be a visionary leader in your field. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Adapting Stories for Multi-Channel Impact

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn how to adapt brand stories for various platforms while maintaining a consistent and impactful narrative. Gain insights into customizing content for channels like YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn to ensure your messaging resonates across all mediums.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

How to Network with Creatives

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

So much can come of good quality professional networking and yet it’s a skill we rarely learn formally. Great networking IS a skill you can learn, and in this session, you’ll learn how to connect with anyone, find opportunities for collaboration, and take next steps.

In this interactive discussion you’ll learn:

• How to know who to talk to and how to start the conversation.

• Ways to identify shared interests and explore them without getting lost in idle conversation.

• How to approach, manage, and finish meeting people.


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

noon – 1:15 p.m.

The Art of Editing

S219 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Sabrina Plisco, ACE; Michael McCusker, ACE; and Kevin Tent, ACE as they discuss the art of editing and show clips. Listen to how they approach their work, the decisions that shape their award-winning and nominated shows and films; and advice for those who are just starting out, looking to change genres, or are seasoned editors. 

noon – 1 p.m.

Speaker "Ask-Me-Anything"

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Ever wanted to pick the brains of your favorite industry experts? Now’s your chance! Grab lunch, sit down with top speakers, and ask them anything in these casual, interactive sessions. Whether you’re looking for career advice, workflow tips, or insider insights, this is the perfect opportunity to connect one-on-one with the pros.

This session’s Ask Me Anything topics include:
After Effects – Eran Stern & Kyle Hamrick 
Audio – Gary Levitt
Being a Content Creator – Juliana Broste
Making Videos for a Living, Solo Productions & Journalism – Jefferson Graham
Your Post Production Blind Spots – Jeff Greenberg

No slides, no presentations—just real conversations with industry leaders. Bring your questions and join the discussion!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Crafting Your Undeniable Personal Brand

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn what it takes to stand out in a saturated space and put your best self out there every time. In this session, we’ll discuss personal branding for content creators and how to make each impression count.

  • Discovering your superpower
  • Curating your portfolio
  • Keys for consistency

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Everyday Efficiency with After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Your time in After Effects should be spent working smarter, not harder. Join this exploration of After Effects features and tools to speed up your workflow, saving you time and trouble in your daily work. Buckle up and get ready for this jam-packed session full of practical efficiency tips that will shift your After Effects workflow into high gear! In this session, you’ll learn about:
– Project organization tips and tools
– Practical preset use and creation
– Approachable everyday expressions usage
– Helpful 3rd-party tools
– Tips for rigs and complex project structures
Ideal for After Effects users of any level looking to save time & step up their game.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

A Practical Guide to Planning Field Shoots

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Successful field shoots require more than just great gear—they demand meticulous planning, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. This session walks you through a step-by-step process for planning and executing seamless field productions, from pre-shoot logistics and shot lists to handling unexpected challenges on location. Whether you’re shooting a documentary, branded content, or live event coverage, you’ll gain practical insights to improve efficiency, maximize creative potential, and avoid costly mistakes.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Live Production’s Seismic Shift. Are You Ready?

S219 | Post|Production World: Creative AI | Post|Production World: All Sessions

AI assistants and decentralized production are transforming the industry. This isn’t an upgrade—it’s a seismic shift, like film to digital or linear to non-linear editing. If you’re a creator, you need to know what’s next. Join this
session for a fast-paced breakdown of emerging tools, how to adapt your skills, and why the line between “film” and “broadcast” is disappearing. Don’t get left behind!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Using Greenscreen in Adobe Premiere Pro

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this session, you’ll learn how to build layered compositions in Premiere Pro using the powerful Ultra Key effect, along with the key principles of working with chromakey effects. You’ll learn about managing media with an alpha channel, and working with multiple tracks in Premiere Pro.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Build multi-layer compositions.
  • Work with the Ultra Key effect.
  • Review your key directly.
  • Apply a ‘garbage’ matte to keyed media.
  • Add post-key color corrections to better blend your foreground with your background.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Get Your Models Movin’ in Blender (for After Effects)

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Bring 3D models to life with animated OBJ and FBX files that are ready to use in the latest version of After Effects. Learn to use Blender’s keyframe and timeline system to add intricate animations to 3D models in no time. In this session, we’ll explore animation workflows that will allow you to embed animations into your OBJ and FBX exports — then access them natively in After Effects.

What you’ll learn:

  • Creating animations in Blender
  • Applying (baking) materials into OBJ and FBX exports
  • Exporting 3D models with materials
  • Importing animated objects into After Effects
  • Accessing embedded 3D animations

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Directing Authentic Performances for Fiction

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The camera lens is more intimate than a kiss and reveals any hint of inauthentic performance—which could cost you the audience’s attention. In this session, you’ll learn advanced directing skills to enable your actors, documentary subjects, and interviewees to give honest, emotionally authentic performances for the camera.

In this session you’ll learn:

• How to build trust with your cast.

• How to know when it’s right or why it’s wrong.

• The subtle features of human nature that universally influence self-expression.

 

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Targets & Trends: Content Strategies for Social Media Success

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Discover the secrets to creating impactful social media content that drives engagement and builds lasting audience relationships. With over a decade of experience in this space, Sergio shares actionable strategies to elevate a brand's digital footprint.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Mobile-First Branding: Elevate Your Brand in a Mobile-Driven World

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Embrace the mobile revolution with a mobile-first strategy that meets over 80% of your audience where they are—on smart devices. This session delves into crafting responsive, optimized content that offers an audio agnostic experience, ensuring your design resonates across smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. Discover the art of mobile-first design—starting with small screens and scaling up—by exploring high-contrast layouts, tap-friendly QR codes paired with clickable links, and thoughtful design elements to enhance readability for all users. Whether you’re targeting busy professionals or a more mature audience, learn how to create dynamic multimedia experiences that captivate and engage, future-proofing your brand in our increasingly mobile world. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Managing On-Set Stress

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Production days can be unpredictable, fast-paced, and high-pressure. In this interactive session, we’ll dive into real-world challenges and discuss practical techniques for managing on-set stress. Instead of a presentation, this will be a collaborative exchange where attendees share their experiences, problem-solving strategies, and best practices for staying calm under pressure. Whether you’re leading a crew, juggling client expectations, or handling unexpected obstacles, this moderated discussion will provide fresh insights and actionable approaches to keeping your set running smoothly.

**This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!**

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Accelerate Your Media Workflows with Thunderbolt 5 and NAS AI

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The latest iteration of Thunderbolt technology revolutionizes high-speed data transfer, power distribution, and connectivity, catering to a burgeoning array of products and applications in the Media and Entertainment sectors. Utilizing 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth, it supports dynamic bandwidth allocation up to 120 Gbps, with enhanced support for external GPUs and NPUs. Furthermore, it leverages the proven high-performance capabilities of Thunderbolt-enabled storage solutions in ways never before possible. 

 

Subsequently, explore the potential of leveraging Intel’s NAS technology platform to enable content creators and unify production and post environments while providing the processing power to leverage the latest NPU’s for your AI workflows. These advances allow small business users and larger companies to establish their own locally housed LLMs, creating a privatized AI data processing center to enable the creation and gain control of your business’s Large Language Models in private. 

 

4 – 5 p.m.

Getting Great Audio to Your Camera

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Audio is too often overlooked in filmmaking. As George Lucas once said; “sound is half the picture”, In this session you’ll learn how to capture high quality audio to ensure your video is on par with professional sounding videos.
You’ll learn about:
• Microphones
• Boom Operation
• Location
• Hardware
• Software

4 – 5 p.m.

An Introduction to Adobe AI Tools for Animators

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

If you’re an animator trying to see how Adobe Ai tools can speed up your workflow, this is the session for you. We will cover Ai Tools in Firefly, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects. 
* Using Illustrator to create vector graphics to optimize and animate
* Using Photoshop to create clean plates for backgrounds and or separate stills 
* Combining Photoshop and After Effects to better remove objects
* Use Firefly to generate both still and video 
* Using Premiere Pro Ai to add the extra frames you may need or want for transitions, etc. 

4 – 5 p.m.

Monetize the Mic: Leverage Podcasts to Grow Your Brand

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Turn your mic into a dynamic marketing machine and your voice into a revenue stream. In “Monetize the Mic,” discover how to grow your brand by harnessing the power of podcasts, public speaking, and promotional events to build lasting partnerships and strategic collaborations. Learn to curate high-impact interviews that generate a wealth of repurposable content—think quotable moments, audiograms, blog posts, and social media snippets—that fuels word-of-mouth buzz and establishes you as a trusted industry authority. Explore innovative monetization strategies from dynamic ad insertion and affiliate marketing to intentional guest curation that transforms every conversation into a creative revenue opportunity. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

4 – 5 p.m.

4 – 5 p.m.

Scaling Creativity: AI Tools for Collaborative Teams

S219 | Post|Production World: Creative AI | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Are you ready to infuse AI-driven power across your creative organization? This session explores medium and enterprise-grade AI tools and how they can be integrated into existing workflows, from asset management to final delivery. Learn how facility-level deployments enable your entire team—from editors and motion graphics artists to producers and managers—to tap into advanced analytics tools. We’ll dive into real-world case studies, address security and infrastructure considerations, and provide actionable steps for rolling out large-scale AI initiatives. Discover how centralizing AI resources can truly amplify collaboration, efficiency, and impact, helping your team stay competitive in an ever-evolving media landscape.

5:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Content Creator Party

S222 | Networking Events | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Get ready to party with us at NAB Show! The Content Creator Party includes:

  • Cash bar & passed hor d’oeuvres (1 free drink ticket included in your pass)
  • Network with conference speakers, sponsors and other attendees
  • Raffle Prizes

Monday, April 7, 2025

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Getting Started with 3D in Adobe After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

If you are new to After Effects, understand the basics, but find cameras, lights, materials, and 3D space confusing, this is the session for you. In this session we cross from 2D to 3D space as we explore the fundamentals you need to know to be comfortable working in 3D space in After Effects. 
• Understanding Renderers, Material Options, Lights and Cameras
• Navigating 3D space, multi-views, positioning layers in 3D space
• Working faster in 3D space with Camera Rigging

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Essentials of After Effects for Video Editors

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

After Effects is an essential tool for today’s video creator, but where to begin? This in-depth session will welcome you to this industry-standard tool with approachable techniques and practical knowledge for common tasks for motion graphics, animated titles, visual effects and shot finishing tasks, and help you leverage After Effects to be a more efficient and creative editor every day.

In this session, you’ll learn about:
– The basics of using and navigating After Effects
– Fundamental concepts and techniques for motion graphics and compositing
– Practical and approachable solutions for editors’ common needs
– Proper mindset & workflow
Intended for those new to AE but already familiar with video creation and editing.

8 – 10:30 a.m.

Marketing Mojo for Corporate Videos: Strategies that Convert

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Corporate videos don’t have to be boring. This session explores how to infuse marketing magic into your videos. Discover how to elevate your corporate videos with proven marketing strategies that captivate audiences and drive results. Whether you’re creating product demos, brand stories, or training content, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to elevate corporate videos from informative to unforgettable.

8 – 10:30 a.m.

How To Be a Freelance Editor in Today’s Market

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Shooting for Generative AI

S219 | Post|Production World: Creative AI | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Generative AI offers endless possibilities to reimagine your existing work, but shooting FOR Generative AI opens a whole new world of creative storytelling. In this session DGA Director and commercial photographer AJ Bleyer explores the power of Adobe Generative AI as a narrative tool, and shares techniques on how to begin incorporating it into your creative approach from the very start. 

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• How to make the most of Generative AI when drafting your creative 
• Techniques and best practices when shooting for Generative AI
• Pro tips on how to get the best results when working with Generative AI in Photoshop, Firefly and Premiere

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Is AI a Tool or a Threat to Creatives?

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The debate over whether AI serves as a tool or a threat to creatives revolves around its impact on production, creation, job security, and the nature of human creativity. While some view AI as a helpful tool for enhancing creativity, others worry it could replace or undermine the role of human creativity. Let’s talk it out!


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Mastering the Essential Sound Panel in Adobe Premiere Pro

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The Essential Sound panel offers multiple quick-fix, automated workflows to quickly produce a professional-sounding audio mix, often with advanced settings available with just a couple of clicks.

This session explores the complete range of Essential Sound audio tools, including clip interpretation, restoration, and audio sweetening.

In this session you’ll learn:

• How and why to tag audio clips.

• How to apply audio level adjustments to multiple clips in a single step.

• Working with automatic ducking.

• Quick and easy audio clean-up.

 

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Working with Native 3D Objects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Dive into the world of 3D design workspace in After Effects. From activating the design space to mastering advanced rendering techniques.

Learn how to import and manipulate 3D models, animate cameras for dynamic perspectives, and seamlessly integrate lighting and shadows to add depth and realism. Refine material properties and textures to elevate your visuals, and discover how to harness render engines like Cinema 4D and advanced 3D to create stunning, professional-grade projects.

Whether you’re building complex animations or crafting visually engaging compositions, this session equips you with the skills to bring your 3D ideas to life. Perfect for those looking to push their creative boundaries in After Effects.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Get Things Movin’ with Adobe Express

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Combine motion graphics, video, vectors, and photography together to create mesmerizing experiences for your brand. The revolutionary animation workflow in Adobe Express allows you to quickly create motion graphics that can be shared on any social channel, email campaign or website. Join Chris as he explores various workflows for creating your motion masterpiece by combining assets from Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Stock to composite jaw-dropping animations with Adobe Express. What’s more, is that you can share your work as a template, with locked regions, in order to allow content creators to reuse your work from multiple social channels.

What you’ll learn:

  • Animation tools in Adobe Express
  • Searching for specific assets in Adobe Stock
  • Generative Fill techniques to create seamless imagery
  • Background removal in video
  • Converting Photoshop and Illustrator layouts to Adobe Express

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Sound and Storytelling: Emotional Resonance through Sound

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Explore how sound design and music can elevate your film’s emotional impact. Learn how to find the perfect soundtrack, use ambient sound to set the mood, and build audio layers that glue your audience to your story.

noon – 1:15 p.m.

Career Longevity Through Modularity: Anecdotes & Pipelines with Mike Sill

S219 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Open to All Badge Holders | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Orbital Studios’ Technical Director Mike Sill for a look back into his renowned 16+ year career as a pioneer in the realms of real-time previsualization, developing virtual art departments, and ICVFX Stage R&D and Operations. As a 21 year user of real-time technologies, Mike has been there through countless evolutions of graphical engineering features including the volatile collisions between Hollywood legends and Gaming giants. Mike has helped to deliver over 100 film, television, game cinematics, and theme park rides with storied companies like Schell Games, Halon Entertainment, Epic Games, and Orbital Studios. Come listen to tales of success and horror, while learning why the approach of malleable pipelines and modular art is key to a life long career in all industries of entertainment.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

On-Camera Confidence

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Let’s put the YOU in YouTube and the I in Instagram and create personality-driven content that counts! In this session, we’ll uncover strategies for pointing the camera at ourselves all while getting set up for success.

  • Mastering the video selfie
  • Achieving on-camera confidence
  • Essential Gear for style and ease


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

What’s New in DaVinci Resolve

S220 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this session Warren explains what he likes about the new Resolve features and demonstrates how they can help streamline your workflow. See how to use these new tools and in this simple follow along session. You can watch or follow along with the workshop media that will be supplied on a USB drive at the start of the session.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Advanced Techniques in Creating Cinemagraphs

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Combine video with photographs to create a mesmerizing experience for your brand. We’ll explore looping techniques in After Effects, including particle systems, stabilizing video, and creating sophisticated effects to help bring static photos to life. What’s more, we’ll use masking techniques in both Photoshop and After Effects to combine video elements into static photos. Come explore some of the amazing animations to be created in this medium, and learn how to do it yourself.

What you’ll learn:

  • Create composites with Photoshop
  • Advanced Masking in Photoshop
  • Stabilize video for use in a cinemagraph
  • Creating looping textures and particles

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Streamline Social Media Creation with AI

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Step into the future of digital engagement with “Streamline Social Media with A.I.” In this dynamic session, discover how advanced AI-powered tools are revolutionizing content creation and management. Experience live demos that showcase everything from prompt engineering to effortlessly generating captivating visuals and scheduling posts—even when connectivity is unpredictable. Learn how to leverage AI-driven analytics and content automation to streamline your workflow, repurpose creative outputs across channels, and drive measurable impact. Get ready to transform your digital presence and elevate your social media strategy with the
cutting-edge power of A.I. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Mastering Audio – The Final Step Before Distribution

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Mastering is the final and crucial step in the audio production process, ensuring that tracks sound polished, cohesive, and optimized for various distribution platforms. Whether it’s music, a podcast, soundtrack, or film score, this session will cover essential techniques and tools used to achieve a professional-sounding master ready for release.
You’ll learn about:
• The Mastering Process
• How to Use an Equalizer
• Understanding Compression & Limiting
• Preparing for Different Formats:
• Loudness and Clarity:
• Stereo Imaging and Panning

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Type & Title Design the Easy Way

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Almost every video and motion project needs text, from an opening title card to stylish social subtitles. This session will explore proper approach and strategy for designing animated text & titles for your projects, including design tips, proper workflow, case studies, and helpful pointers from artists around the industry.
In this session, you’ll learn:
– Foundations of type layout and design principles
– Different strategies for different contexts
– Type workflow tips in both Premiere and After Effects
Intended for beginner-to-intermediate users ready to take their type layouts to the next level.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Monetizing Your Creative Passions

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Turn your creative passion into a thriving online business with this insightful session on leveraging social media for success. Whether you’re an artist, designer, educator, or content creator, this session will show you how to showcase your talent, grow your audience, and generate income.

You’ll learn to:

  • Identify your niche and connect with your ideal audience.
  • Select the best platform to share your work and offer exclusive content to loyal fans.
  • Harness the power of visual platforms like Instagram and Pinterest to expand your reach and drive traffic to your website.
  • Create and sell online courses to teach your skills and share your expertise with the world.
  • Monetize your content using advertising, affiliate marketing, and other proven strategies.

By the end of this session, you’ll have actionable steps to turn your passion into a profitable online presence, all while doing what you love.  This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

From Followers to Advocates: Building a Loyal Community

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn the art of cultivating vibrant communities both online and in-person, inspired by Sergio's experience helping grow Fujifilm's passionate community. Discover actionable tips to foster meaningful connections and turn followers into advocates.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

From Spark to Story: Crafting Narratives for Brands

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn how to create powerful brand stories that leave a lasting impression. From outlining and shotlisting to production and post, this session covers how to develop engaging narratives by amplifying powerful voices, align with a brand’s identity, evoke emotion, and drive connection.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Understanding LOG, LUTS, And 10bit And Raw/DNG

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Improve productions by using log, 10bit, and prepping for LUTs in the post-production process. This session will cover the subject in depth.

Shooting in the LOG color profile, offers the most dynamic range and allows you to begin post-production with a neutral project before color grading.

LUTs (Look Up Tables) are intended to give you a creative starting point. Using a LUT in post-production allows you to produce the final vision you have…adjust intensity, curves, saturation etc. to fine tune your final result.

4 – 5 p.m.

Doing It For the Gram: How to Instagram with Style and Ease

S225 | Post|Production World: Content Creators | Post|Production World: All Sessions

It’s time to stop the scroll and create thumb-stopping social-first content. If you’re doing it for the ‘gram, discover Insta-worthy ideas in this inspiring session.

  • Creating eye-catching photo posts
  • Assembling engaging short-form reels
  • Insta-awesome workflow

4 – 5 p.m.

How to Produce a TV Show on an iPhone

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Jefferson Graham, the host and producer of PhotowalksTV, makes every episode on an iPhone and other mobile cameras for Scripps News. In this session, he explains the pros and cons to mobile video production, how to get around some of the cons, the accessories that any mobile filmmaker will need and why mobile is the future of TV production.

4 – 5 p.m.

Storytelling That Sells: Crafting Compelling Video Content to Drive Engagement

S226 | Post|Production World: Corporate & Brand Storytelling Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Unlock the secret to video content that captivates and converts your audience. In “Storytelling That Sells,” you’ll dive into innovative narrative techniques—from crafting authentic, emotionally charged stories to integrating interactive elements and data-driven insights that boost engagement. Explore how emerging trends like augmented reality, influencer collaborations, and immersive experiences can transform your videos into dynamic brand
storytellers. Walk away with actionable strategies to create content that resonates with your audience and drives measurable results for you and your platform. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

5:15 – 6:45 p.m.

Birds of a Feather: Production

S221 | Networking Events | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Meetup and network with other professionals in production! Small format production has many opportunities for improvement, and some are simply unconventional, “Shoot from the hip to impress and succeed” kinds of approaches. In this interactive discussion with Douglas and the other attendees, we’ll bring up challenges and successes, how to meet challenges and difficulties with an open mind, and exchange ideas with each other. We’ll also provide some example equipment for alternative sorts of scenarios, and tools to conquer the unexpected.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Illustrator for Motion Designers

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Unlock the full potential of Adobe Illustrator for creating stunning videos, animations, and 3D motion graphics. Discover the seamless integration of Illustrator with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, and learn efficient workflows to share artboards, layers, type, colors, and paths across applications.

Master the art of prepping Illustrator designs for animation, including optimizing layers and elements for After Effects. Dive into techniques for animating Illustrator layers and crafting dynamic 3D motion graphics directly in After Effects. Explore how to import Illustrator files into Cinema 4D for advanced 3D modeling and animation, and uncover time-saving tips using free and paid plugins to streamline your asset-sharing process.

Whether you’re creating captivating motion graphics, polished animations, or sophisticated 3D designs, this session equips you with practical skills and insights to elevate your projects and work more efficiently across your favorite creative tools.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Getting Started with Apple Vision Pro Immersive Video

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Matthew Celia from Light Sail VR walks you through all the pain points you’ll encounter and the solutions you’ll need when creating video content for the most technologically advanced immersive headset on the market.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Amplify Word of Mouth: Cutting-Edge Strategies for Gaining New Clients and Projects

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Rhea Allen, President & CEO of Peppershock Media, as she unleashes her groundbreaking Word of Mouth Accelerator Program—a dynamic framework built on the 5 R’s: Ratings & Rankings, Reviews, Recommendations, Relevant Leads, and Referrals & Rewards. In this high-energy session, discover how cutting-edge AI tools and innovative marketing trends can transform everyday conversations into powerful client-generating strategies. Whether you’re a creative professional or an emerging freelancer passionate about innovation, gain actionable insights to boost your brand’s visibility, nurture genuine client relationships, and secure rewarding projects. Ignite your outreach, network with fellow innovators, and power your growth strategy into this year and beyond. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Battling Burnout: The Keys to Longevity in Postproduction (Interactive)

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Do you ever feel like you’ve had enough? In this session we will discuss the challenges of working in Post Production, as we learn about ways to keep things rolling day after day. Covering both mental and physical challenges, we will dive deep into what it takes to stay inspired, healthy, and productive. 
* From frustrated to inspired, changing your mind state when you’ve been triggered
* Becoming more productive by leaving the desk 
* Taking a holistic approach to working behind a desk 

This is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Choosing and Using the Best Microphone for the Job

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This session will be an interactive session showcasing a number of microphones with a focus on where each is best suited in the real world for the best-possible audio. We will listen to each type of microphone and discuss
where each are best put to work. We will look at shotgun vs lavalier mics, hypercardiods on a boom vs omni directionals in a studio environment and how to best plan for your audio production. We’ll also look at common mistakes in choosing, placing, and wiring microphones, how to avoid them, and techniques of achieving great sound on a budget.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Virtual Truck™ and Virtual Production Control Room™ – Build the Future of Live Production

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Step inside the control room and truck of the future! Watch as Cloud Engineers-In-Charge (C.EICs) break down the setup and implementation of Virtual TruckTM and Virtual Production Control RoomTM, powering multi-camera, multi-location cloud production and distribution. Whether you’re looking to streamline workflows, cut costs, or scale like never before, this session will show you exactly how it’s done—live, in real-time. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the next evolution of production!

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Data-driven Animations in After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Creating animations for infographics can be fun… until you have to continually update the data. Learn how to load data from apps like Excel and Google Sheets, into your composition — and let After Effects do the heavy lifting. Learn to make adjustments to text, graphics and animations by simply updating a simple text document.

What you’ll learn:

  • Create lower-third and captions quickly
  • Export data from Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers for use in After Effects
  • Quickly apply data to your comps using the pick whip
  • Mapping data elements to After Effects objects
  • Connect data with Expression Controls to get your work done faster
  • Explore more advanced techniques that build on what you already know

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Using AI in your Audio Post-Production

Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Using AI in Audio Post Production can significantly enhance workflows, improve sound quality, and save time. We’ll cover the latest tech and smartest workflows to save you time and get you the best quality audio before it’s shared with the world.
Some things we’ll cover:
• AI Noise Reduction
• AI Dialogue Editing:
• Sound Design using AI
• AI Mastering
• Generating Multiple Languages

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Creating Motion Graphics Templates for Video Editors

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Create once, use forever—that’s the power of Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs) in Adobe After Effects.


In this session, you’ll learn the process of creating reusable, customizable visual elements for your video projects. Start with the basics of After Effects and MOGRTs before exploring the Essential Graphics Panel. Learn to link colors, assign text properties, and set up responsive time design for maximum flexibility. Finally, master the art of exporting, testing, and efficiently managing MOGRT files, so you can streamline your workflow and elevate your video production game.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Strategies for Building a Profitable Content Creation Business

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Turn your passion for content creation into a powerful tool for connection and impact! In this engaging session, discover strategies that help creative professionals elevate their work, engage audiences more effectively, and streamline their processes—whether you’re crafting stories for a mission-driven organization, managing communications for a team, or creating content that serves a broader community. Learn how to expand your reach through digital initiatives, collaborative projects, and strategic storytelling, while leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance workflows, optimize distribution, and maximize engagement across platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and social media. No matter your role, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to future-proof your content strategy and create meaningful, lasting connections. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Crafting Authentic Narratives from Interviews and Conversations

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Learn how to prepare thoughtful questions, shape your narrative structure, and foster a comfortable, engaging atmosphere for your subject. Discover techniques to draw out candid, compelling responses and turn interview soundbites into powerful stories.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Why You Should Bring in the Editor Before You Start Production

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

noon – 1 p.m.

Tales from Episode Zero – Inside Beast Games: From YouTube to Amazon with Josh Kulic

S219 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Open to All Badge Holders | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This past year, MrBeast (with over 370 million subscribers) launched Beast Games, a game show featuring 2,000 contestants and a $5 million prize.

Join Josh Kulic, Head of Post-Production, for an exclusive deep dive into the challenges of producing at an unprecedented scale—managing the media from 500+ cameras, moving a petabyte of footage overnight, and breaking multiple world records.

Get behind-the-scenes insights into the workflow, problem-solving, and innovations that brought Beast Games from YouTube to Amazon.

If you work in post, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

noon – 1 p.m.

Speaker "Ask-Me-Anything"

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Ever wanted to pick the brains of your favorite industry experts? Now’s your chance! Grab lunch, sit down with top speakers, and ask them anything in these casual, interactive sessions. Whether you’re looking for career advice, workflow tips, or insider insights, this is the perfect opportunity to connect one-on-one with the pros.

This session’s Ask Me Anything topics include:

Adobe Premiere Pro, directing actors, Directing crews, Screenwriting, being a “do-it’all”, networking, and communication – Maxim Jago
Integrating AI Into Your Skillset – Lucas Wilson, Mike Kammes
Pros and cons of freelance vs staff roles – Warren Eagles
After Effects – Ian Robinson

No slides, no presentations—just real conversations with industry leaders. Bring your questions and join the discussion!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Conversation with Amazon MGM Studios

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this exclusive conversation, Michael Valinsky will host a dialogue with the team at Amazon MGM Studios about their post workflows and collaboration tools. Expect a captivating behind-the-scenes look at their team’s editing and post process, as well as technologies used. 

 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Advanced Techniques for MOGRT Authoring

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Real-world MOGRT creation can pose a lot of challenges — from file size limitations, to varying text lengths, or a range of color combinations dictated by your client’s brand guidelines. Join Chris Converse in this session to get a behind-the-scenes look at some complex MOGRTs he’s developed for the BBC. Gain insights to techniques used to help editors get their work titled and rendered faster.

What you’ll learn:

  • Deep dive into the Essential Graphics panel
  • Control spacing options for multi-line text
  • Create color combination sets
  • Use keying tools to lower file size
  • Strategies for nesting comps
  • Simple Expressions to save time and complexity

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Building a Production Company

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

An entirely self-taught filmmaker, DGA director/producer AJ Bleyer shares the process of building Advent Films – an award-winning commercial production company known for its grand, technical productions for clients like Ferrari, Red Bull, Amazon, and countless others.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Craft a brand identity, create networking opportunities, and get the most out of negotiations
• Begin earning larger commercial productions
• Pro tips on managing your business, crew, and yourself as an entrepreneur

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Delivering Professional Immersive Video for Meta Quest

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Get insider tips and understand how to deliver immersive video that meet Meta’s content standards from Matthew Celia at Light Sail VR, an immersive content studio that has delivered the highest quality immersive videos for Meta Quest including “The Faceless Lady” and Emmy nominated concert series “Red Rocks: Live in VR”.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Navigating Creative Conflict and Resolution

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Almost all media production is a team effort, and this means a lot of personalities, preferences, and negotiating styles. In this session, you’ll learn powerful and effective approaches to communication that allow everyone to feel heard, understood, and supported while finding resolutions everyone can get behind.
In this session:
• Bring your most challenging examples to explore positive approaches to resolution.
• Listening skills that make you a better speaker.
• The keys to turning conflict into mutual respect and understanding.


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Skin Tones and Matching for Editors and Colorists

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this session Warren covers 2 of his most asked color questions. “How do I match cameras and shots better and how do I get nicer skin tones?” This is an intermediate class aimed at Editors, DPs and Colorists who are already using Resolve but want to learn some great tips and tricks to help elevate their grading to the next level.
The session will be conducted using Resolve but the theory taught will be very general so aimed at users of all color correction software. You can watch or follow along with the workshop media that will be supplied on a USB drive at the start of the session.

  • How to make the ‘hero’ actor stand out.
  • Removing color blemishes.
  • Various ways of softening skin
  • Matching different cameras using scopes.
  • Fixing bad white balance shots.
  • Over and under exposed problems.
  • The best ways to check your shots match.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Mastering Masks and Mattes in After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Whether you’re using After Effects for motion graphics, visual effects or compositing footage, understanding all the possible ways to layer, cut out and combine your elements is essential. Masks and mattes can be used alone or combined, along with blending modes, keying and a variety of other effects to get you to the finish line faster, with fewer layers & fewer pre-compositions.
In this session you’ll learn:
– The ins and outs of masks & mattes, from basics to power tips
– Workflow tips to save you time and trouble
– Little-known effects and techniques that will help you save the day
Intended for users of any level looking to work smarter.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Top Issues Facing UAV Pilots: And What We Can Do About Them

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

This is an “Ask Me Anything”/AMA kind of session, where Douglas and other pilots in the room will be prepared to discuss job challenges, potential flight issues whether physical, regulatory, or environmental. We’ll also share
stories and video examples of challenges overcome, and how success replaced frustration in broadcast and production environments using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (Drones).

This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Immersive Media: Blurring Reality, and Hacking the Brain

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

The “reality curve” is the new uncanny valley—can you tell what’s real anymore? Higher resolutions, frame rates, and spatial techniques are pushing media to the edge of perception. It’s no longer about animation vs. live action, but there vs. not there. Join this eye-opening session to see where the future is headed and how you can stay ahead by evolving your skills and toolsets. Don’t just watch the future—create it!

4 – 5 p.m.

Motion Graphics Project Management: From Concept to Pitch to Delivery

Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Nothing is more frustrating than creating something from nothing, or better yet, being tasked with “Make something cool!” From concept to design and the pitch, in this session we will talk about what it takes to go from blank screen, to happy client. 
• Helping your client define their goals 
• Fundamental file organization for working in teams 
• Managing the approval process using Frame.io 
• Archiving Projects for potential future work
• Building a motion graphics toolkit to get projects going quickly 

4 – 5 p.m.

SMPTE: Open Track IO Panel

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join members of the SMPTE RIS-OSVP Team discuss the advanced properties coming in  Open Track IO, an open source solution for unified tracking data management for Virtual Production, XR and AR workflows. 

4 – 5 p.m.

Collaborating with Clients: Translating Vision into Video

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Bridging the gap between client expectations and production realities is an art form. This session provides a roadmap for effective collaboration, ensuring your final video delivers exactly what your client envisions—while maintaining creative integrity. Learn how to ask the right questions, manage feedback cycles, and balance storytelling with strategic goals. Whether working with startups, Fortune 500 companies or internal departments these techniques will help you build strong client relationships and create content that exceeds expectations.

4 – 5 p.m.

Time Management for Creative People

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Schedules seem more demanding than ever. How do you juggle your short-term “must do’s” with your long-term goals? How much time should you allocate to marketing and social media to find work versus working on projects? And how do you build in time for personal hobbies and health? We’ll delve into discussions and have brainstorm breakouts in this interactive session. If you’re looking for new ways to approach your time management, this is the session for you!

**This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!**

4 – 5 p.m.

Understanding LIDAR Acquisition for Immersive Media and Entertainment

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Discover the critical role of laser scanning in modern media production and how it enhances the creation of photorealistic environments. This session dives into how laser scanning technology captures precise 3D data of physical spaces, enabling seamless integration of virtual and real-world elements. Learn how it improves accuracy in visual effects, set design, and virtual production, allowing for more realistic and immersive experiences. From motion capture to VFX, understand why laser scanning is a game-changer for visual storytelling in today’s media production landscape.

4 – 5 p.m.

Re-cut and Remix: How to Repurpose Content for Social Media

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Adobe Premiere Pro includes powerful, automated workflows for repurposing your content for social media. In this intermediate session, join Maxim Jago to learn how to quickly select and edit the best parts of an interview using Text Based Editing, go from audio to captions to advanced graphics in moments, re-frame content for square and vertical video, and deliver directly to multiple social media platforms.


You’ll learn how to:
• Use an automatically generate transcription to explore and edit your content.
• Create, edit, and design captions that are automatically generated.
• Automatically re-frame content for multiple social media platforms.
• Create an export preset that includes multiple social media uploads.

5:15 – 6:45 p.m.

5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Birds of a Feather: Colorists

S220 | Networking Events | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Meetup and network with other colorists! Topics discussed:

 

  • Pros and Cons of freelance v staff roles.
  • Should you cut rates or work for free?
  • Will the client ever come back to your room?
     

5:15 – 6:45 p.m.

Birds of a Feather: Business

S221 | Networking Events | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Networking meetup for creative business professionals

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Understanding XR: Workflows in Cinema & Broadcast

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Michael Valinsky as he hosts a conversation all about XR with Shelly Sabel from Fuse Technical Group and Tom Thudiyanplackal from ETC. The discussion will cover the fundamentals of XR — the technology and its application in both cinema and broadcast workflows. 

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

The Art of Haggling

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Creative is fun. But first, we need a good contract. The presenters help you look at the angles from both the legal and freelancer/small business vantage points. What’s realistic to put into a contract? Can you really make changes to a corporate template? How can you do that with finesse while keeping a good relationship with your client? How do you manage version control for videos? What are some clauses you can’t live without and why? What’s happening with AI and copyright? How can you protect yourself from using illegal images? And how do you protect your own work? We’ll delve into the answers and leave you ready to negotiate–and create–your next project.

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Professional FAQ From a Year on /r/editors "Ask a Pro” (Interactive)

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

Single Person Crew Strategies Around the Globe

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Jefferson Graham has filmed his PhotowalksTV series as a solo creator all over the world, from Paris, Madrid and Tokyo to a tiny island in British Columbia, a busy street corner in Tijuana and off the fabled no. 28 trolley in Lisbon. How to get the shot when you’re appearing in front of the camera? How to make sure your gear doesn’t get stolen when you’re in the middle of the shoot (it happened to him in San Francisco.) How to make sure all your bases are covered and you get what you need for the production? Jeff runs down the advantages and disadvantages of solo production, how to make it work, accessories to use for getting shots in tight spots and more in this entertaining and informative session. 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Integrating 3D Elements from Substance 3D into After Effects

Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Want to learn how to add applications in Substance 3D to your After Effects 3D workflow? This is your session! Learn how to quickly model, texture, and import 3D models from Substance into After Effects. We will learn which applications to use, and best practices to get the most out of those models in After Effects
• Gathering and texturing models from Substance Stager 
• Importing GLB models into After Effects tor compositing 
• Extracting data between applications for consistent lighting and composting 

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Obtaining and Maintaining Camera Color Accuracy Throughout the Entire Virtual Production Pipeline

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

To ensure consistent chroma signal response across lighting, video walls, and content fed into video walls, it is crucial to utilize scopes and ITU color reference charts on set. By employing standards of measurement through scopes on set, post-production can receive a source file that is less prone to color correction due to inaccurate lighting conditions on set.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Enhance VFX and Color Grading using AI and Machine Learning

S220 | Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Tap into a variety of features and third-party plugins to streamline tedious tasks, generate imagery, colorize footage, fix lighting problems, and much more. Discover how AI and machine learning are transforming VFX and color grading in video production in this hands-on session. Dive into cutting-edge tools and techniques that streamline workflows and elevate your visual content. From color matching and background removal to AI style transfer and video enhancement, you’ll gain practical skills to take your projects to the next level.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Building an Immersive Video Post Production Pipeline

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Matthew Celia (Co-Founder of leading immersive video production company Light Sail VR) as he shares deep insights into the technical workflows that produces some of the best immersive video content in the industry.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

10 Ways to be a Well Paid Creative!

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Break free from the “starving artist” myth and unlock your creative potential! In this action-packed session, discover the top 10 proven strategies to attract high-value opportunities, elevate your professional profile, and craft a personal marketing plan for lasting success. Learn how to leverage digital marketing, relationship-building, and word-of-mouth to stay top-of-mind in your field. Through a mini-marketing audit, you’ll assess your strengths, refine your online presence, and implement Rhea’s 5 R’s for reputation management. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or a creative professional advancing your career, walk away with a clear roadmap to enhance your brand, boost your portfolio, and secure rewarding, high-value opportunities. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Color and Emotion: Using Color to Enhance Story

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Discover the power of intentional color choices in filmmaking. From set design to wardrobe and the final color grade, learn how to use color theory to evoke emotion, reinforce themes, and subtly guide your audience’s perception of your story.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Overcoming Creative Blocks

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Creativity Conference Founder and Director, Maxim Jago, in this interactive exploration of the creative process. How do you ask the right questions to find answers the answers you need? How do you inspire a muse? What is the difference between “Art” and “art”? How can you tell if your creative project is pursuing? When is it took much work? After curating hundreds of hours of talks by international creatives, Maxim discovered answers to these questions and more. In this session, he’ll present practical, actionable, specific advice on overcoming creative blocks. Bring your greatest creative challenges to the room!

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Tell the difference between a nap and meditation – and know which you need.
• Manage your time between creative, technical, and logistical challenges.
• Measure the human value of a creative project.
• Apply productivity tips to the creative process.


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Expressions without Coding in After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

You’ve heard, many times, that expressions can save you time in After Effects — but it can be hard to know just how to get started. The good news is that it can be as easy as a click-and-drag to get started. Expressions can drive everything in After Effects from parenting, to loading external data, to creating faster workflows with effect controls — and the best part is that there are ways to achieve this without writing any code! Join us in this inspiring session where we’ll learn to use Expression Controls, external data sources, and parenting techniques that can be set up without writing a single line of code.
What you’ll learn:

  • Expression Control Effects
  • Advanced parenting techniques
  • Working with data from Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • Get comfortable with Master Properties
  • How to work with other people’s expressions

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Strategies for Interview-Driven Productions

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Storytelling with non-actors in a real world environment can be a challenge. How do you develop a story arc when you don’t control all the variables? How do you get compelling, authentic soundbites from your not-so-camera-experienced subjects? In this workshop, you’ll be guided by an expert digital storyteller revealing proven strategies to overcome these challenges and make your nonfiction videos deliver impact. From crafting thematically-based interview questions to leveraging sync sound, you’ll leave with tips like ways to get better interview answers to make your edit easier.  Join us and prep for your next interview!

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Other Ways to Monetize YouTube

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions


This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!
 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Beat the Render Queue: Making After Effects Render Faster

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Master tons of tips to streamline your workflow and conquer render delays with confidence! In this session, you’ll learn how to: Optimize hardware, RAM, and disk cache. Manage previews with efficient settings, shortcuts, and Multi Frame Rendering. Adjust quality preferences, including Fast Previews and Draft 3D. Pre-render assets, use placeholders, and leverage proxies for speed. Understand render order and troubleshoot render-heavy effects.

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Using AI to Help Market Your Content

S226 | Post|Production World: The Business of Media Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Everyone’s talking about AI, but how can it actually help you market your content more effectively? In this session, discover how AI-powered tools can streamline your workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and maximize your marketing impact—so you can focus on what you do best: creating. Learn how to use AI-driven platforms for ideation, content creation, social media automation, and predictive analytics to personalize campaigns and boost engagement. Whether you’re looking to generate compelling copy, optimize SEO, or enhance audience targeting, this session will equip you with the knowledge to build your brand and bottom line with AI-powered efficiency. Bonus Gift *One-month free access to the www.TheMarketingExpedition.com Community (TMEC), a premium member subscription-based site to help you build your brand and your bottom line!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Medical Training for the Mission to Mars

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join Michael Mansouri and the team from Radiant Images as they discuss the requirements and challenges of designing and executing a course for advanced medical training in an immersive environment to assist in training astronauts for medical emergencies during the planned Mission to Mars, scheduled for 2030. 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

PANEL: SMPTE RIS. Defining the Color Pipeline for Extended Realty & Virtual Production

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Join SMPTE Committee Members  Catherine Meininger, Gary Adcock and special guests as they discuss defining universal metatdata for color workflows in Virtual, Augemented and Extended Reality Productions

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Practical Tips for Directors

S224 | Post|Production World: Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

To be a great director, you might be asked to be a technical genius, Actor “whisperer”, visual artist, conflict negotiator, storyteller, and accountant. In this humorous and highly actionable session, award-winning Writer Director Maxim Jago will share anecdotes and valuable lessons learned, negotiation techniques and approaches to conflict management, along with a unique perspective on the two key tasks directors must master: To have a vision and communicate it.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • Effective approaches to teamwork in production.
  • How to recognize and inspire authentic performances in actors.
  • Forward planning – backwards!
  • Dealing with conflict gracefully.
  • Staying creative during long nights and even longer days.

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Getting started with VFX in Adobe After Effects for Video Editors

Post|Production World: Post-Production | Post|Production World: All Sessions

In this session for video editors, we will look at tools most commonly used in After effects to help repair video, insert graphics into video, and much more. If you’ve ever been frustrated going into After Effects, this is your session as we will reinforce common workflows, and explain the Ae interface, and go through several integrated workflows between After Effects and Premiere Pro. 
* Removing elements from video 101, (clone stamp & content aware fill)  
* Refining Content Aware Fill using Photoshop
* Tracking and compositing graphics into live action video 

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Advanced Virtual Production Car Process Techniques

S219 | Post|Production World: Virtual & Remote Productions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Sim-Plates is innovating Virtual Production with new content and techniques for Car Process work, including up to 24k, 360 CG Rendered Plates! 

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Master The Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro and After Effects

S221 | Post|Production World: Motion Graphics & VFX | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Whether you’re using Motion Graphics Templates (aka “Mogrts”), leveraging Essential Properties for your own workflow purposes or creating templates for other users, the Essential Graphics panel can be tremendously powerful. This session will cover real-world use cases, helpful rigging/expressions, and best practices for creating elements for AE/Premiere users (whether that’s your client, your team, or yourself) who need simplified, straightforward controls or efficient customization for repeated elements.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
● The fundamentals of using and creating Mogrts in Premiere Pro
● Using the EGP to maximize efficiency for creating templates or working directly in After Effects
● Creative tips for leveraging the EGP to speed-boost your own work
● Proper mindset & workflow when creating templates for others

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Workflow Strategies and Processes Setup

S227 | Post|Production World: Interactive Discussions | Post|Production World: All Sessions

A streamlined workflow is the backbone of any successful production. Join this interactive discussion on optimizing production workflows, where we can share challenges, solutions, and best practices. This session isn’t a presentation—it’s a collaborative exchange designed to help you refine your processes, streamline efficiency, and improve team coordination. Whether you’re tackling pre- production bottlenecks, post-production workflow issues, or integrating new tools, this moderated discussion will provide valuable insights from fellow industry professionals. Bring your experiences, questions, and strategies to contribute to a dynamic, solutions-focused conversation.

**This session is an interactive discussion. Come prepared to participate in the conversation!**

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Creating an Immersive Fan Experience for The Las Vegas Grand Prix

S225 | Post|Production World: Extended Reality | Post|Production World: All Sessions

Creatiing an immersive fan experience for F1 fans at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Radiant Images worked together with T-Mobile and Formula One to create an immersive, exciting 350* fan experience to allow race fans all over the world to experience the Las Vegas Grand Prix. from the Driver’s seat to Pit Row, it became the ultimate tribute to raciing fan’s across the world.