2nd Symposium 2006

AGENDA

FRIDAY MAY 19, 2006

13:00-14:00
REGISTRATION

14:00-14:30
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

· Donata von Perfall, Discovery Campus
· Barbara Straßmeier, MedienCampus Bayern

· Ruth Berry, Discovery Campus
· Claas Danielsen, DOK Leipzig

14:30-15:45
Presentation
BBC’S HI DEF “JARGON BUSTER”

· Tim Wallbank, BBC Training & Development, Wood Norton

Just how much should a producer know about HD? Get ready for an intense hour. Tim is an HD training specialist who’ll cut through the technical lingo to present an accessible interpretation of Hi Def broadcast and production terms. It’s been said HD requires a need to rethink everything we know about television production. This presentation will put you on the right track for the days ahead.

15:45-16:45
Interview
JAPAN, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

· Nobuo Isobe, NHK, Tokyo

Nobuo Isobe is an accomplished HD producer and director with more than 50 international coproductions to his name. Nobuo’s undying passion for the format has encouraged HD productions in all genres of TV production, including the Olympic Games, World Cup Soccer, United Nations Millennium Summit, US Presidential elections and other events. He’ll discuss Japan’s special role in the evolution of HD, provide an insight into NHK’s HDTV slate and discuss coproduction opportunities.

16:45- 17:15
COFFEE BREAK

17:15-18:15
Case Studies
HDV EXPOSED
HDV producers tell all

· Uwe Bendixen, Creative Media Production, Munich
· Thomas Casaretto, Media Syndication, Munich
· Dietmar Lyssy, Bilderfest, Munich

Pilot’s Eye, The Cycle Of Life, Calypso
Most HD broadcasters will accept up to only 25% HDV material. But HDV is being used more and more to produce moderate budget programmes. Uwe and Dietmar have just completed HDV productions. Do they look any different to films shot on HDCAM? What are the post production considerations? Would they do it again? We’ll also ask our HD technical experts why HDV is not true HD.

SATURDAY MAY 20, 2006

09:30 -11:00
Case Study
BLOCKBUSTER HD
Atlas HD: China Revealed

· John Pence, Discovery HD Theater, Washington
· Nic Young, Lion Television, London
· Andy Davies-Coward, 422 South, London

It’s been described as dynamic, awe-inspiring and inventive... a new generation of factual programming from Discovery that takes full creative advantage of Hi Def technology. John Pence will introduce this case study with an overview of the ATLAS series (currently in production). ATLAS China’s Producer, DOP and CGI production company will talk about their experiences in “the making of”. This is blockbuster HD, the project is not yet complete but we’ll be seeing exclusive preview clips.

11:00-11:30
COFFEE BREAK

11:30-12:30
Panel Discussion
HD OR NOT HD? NO LONGER A QUESTION Producing in HD

· Mick Csáky, Antelope, Emsworth
· Michael Engelhardt, Creation Club, Munich
· Manuel Catteau, ZED, Paris
· Annette Scheurich, Marco Polo Films, Heidleberg
· Stefan Tolz, Filmquadrat, Munich

Despite the fact that most European broadcasters do not require HD delivery of programme materials, some producers are shooting and post producing on HD. Why? What are the real costs of producing in HD? Who pays for the upgrade? What has it meant to their creative output? Find out why they made the leap.

12:30-14:00
LUNCH BREAK

14:00-15:15
Panel Discussion
VIEWFINDERS
HD Camera Choices

· Hendrik Vogt, Band Pro, Munich
· Klaus Scheurich, Marco Polo, Heidelberg

This is a unique opportunity to be gently lead through the forest of HD camera equipment to help you make informed decisions about your next production. See the latest HD cameras through the eyes of top European cinematographers and technical advisers. We’ll also have a special report from NAB 2006, the world’s largest electronic media show in Las Vegas.

15:15-16:30
Panel Discussion
ADVENTURES IN POST
Post production essentials

· Martin Kreitel, MKMedia Production, Aschheim *
· Rodney Sewell, Rodney Sewell Editing, Munich

HD post production experts discuss post production paths - the pitfalls and the hidden costs. Find out the importance of coordinating with your post production company in pre production. It will save you headaches and money. A great opportunity to learn about the options at your disposal and to understand the crucial questions you need to ask yourself before you embark on an HD production. Even if you don’t have an HD project in mind, this will start you thinking.

16:30-17:00
COFFEE BREAK

17:00-18:30
Presentation
BROADCAST NEWS
What the networks want

· Thomas von Hennet, ProSieben, Munich
· Dan Korn, Discovery Networks Europe, London
· Richard Klein, BBC, London
· John Pence, Discovery HD Theater, Washington

Who’s broadcasting what, what delivery formats do they require? What’s hot, what’s not? See the latest, find out why these networks are broadcasting HD. What does it mean to television across genres. Are there really enough people out there to watch it in HD? Clips galore and to the point information from the broadcasters’ POV.

19:00
DINNER RECEPTION

SUNDAY MAY 21, 2006

10:00-11:15
Case Study
REMOTE POSSIBILITIES: HD IN EXTREME CONDITIONS
Becoming a Man in Siberia

· Manuel Catteau, ZED, Paris

This film documents how tribes of nomadic animal herders protect their ancient culture against modern influences….but how did the modern influence of HD production impact on the filmmakers? Manuel, producer of Becoming a Man in Siberia discusses the full scenario. A coproduction of France 3, Discovery Networks International, RAI 3, WDR, NDR, TSR and RTBF.

11:15-11:45
COFFEE BREAK

11:45-12:45
Panel Discussion
A POCKET FULL OF PIXELS
Building your HD Archive

· Carol Martin, HD FootageBank, L.A.
· Annette Scheurich, Marco Polo Films, Heidelberg

FootageBank was founded in 2002 as the first stock footage company focussing on High Definition native content. German producer Annette Scheurich will discuss HD archive opportunities with Carol Martin, FootageBank’s Director of Sales and Technology. Find out what images to shoot for stock footage, what formats to shoot on, how the footage-provider/footage-house relationship works.

12:45-14:15
LUNCH BREAK

14:15-15:30
Case Study
THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL
Life Under Napoleon

· Gunnar Dedio, Looks Film & Television, Leipzig

Gunnar has just finished bringing Napoleon back to life in glorious High Definition. What special considerations did he have to take into account shooting HD dramatic re-enactments? Watch some clips and hear what Gunnar has to say about his experiences with clarity! “Napoleon always ate and drank like a commoner when he stayed at my inn,” says innkeeper Constanze Schmidt. Life Under Napoleon - where contemporaries of Napoleon recount everyday life under the French Emperor. Documentary, 4x 52', a LOOKS production in coproduction with ARTE, MDR and WDR.

15:30
FAREWELL

We reserve the right to make changes in the agenda.

CONTENT:

• Ruth Berry, Discovery Campus, Munich

MODERATION:

• Claas Danielsen, Discovery Campus, Munich
• Chris Haws, Washington

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(*) not included in the Discovery Campus Yearbook 2008.