GV Expo 2002 Conference Program: "Put Digital Technologies To Work"

KEYNOTE & STAR AWARDS
Wednesday, December 4
10:30 - 12:00
General Henry Hugh Shelton
(Open to All Attendees)
General Henry Hugh Shelton, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will serve as the keynote speaker for GV Expo. He became the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997, and served two 2-year terms. He also established Joint Forces Command to consolidate joint experimentation efforts and guide the transformation of the U.S. Armed Forces for the 21st Century. General Shelton, who will discuss the role of video and surveillance technology in the fight against terrorism as part of his address " The People, The Pride, The Promise."

For the second consecutive year, GV Expo will honor exceptional video work in the public sector with the Government Video Star Awards. This year's, competition has been expanded to include competitive categories for video production.

DV PRODUCTION MASTERS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 4
9:00 - 4:00
This intense, one-day workshop is designed to help content creation professionals take their productions to the next level. Led by the award-winning editors of Videography, it will cover the ever expanding role of the DV producer in today's competitive marketplace. Learn about specialty lens and filters, advanced lighting techniques, camera settings, audio, and post production, plus get a primer for 24p and beyond.
(This session has a fee of $150.)

LARGE SCREEN DISPLAY SUMMIT
Wednesday, December 4
12:00 - 4:00
Current world events have made large screen displays a crucial tool for military and law enforcement agencies. Targeting the needs of government users, the Large Screen Display Summit will focus specifically on SXGA and higher resolution projector technology for homeland security, command and control, and simulation. The stringent demands of these displays, such as
reliability, color accuracy, and high resolution, serve to emphasize the importance of these technologies.

The Large Screen Display Summit will feature a keynote address by Dr. William P. Bleha, vice president of engineering of the JVC ILA Technology Group in Lake Forest, CA. A co-inventor of ILA technology, he will trace its history from its origins at Hughes Aircraft in Malibu, CA, in the early 1980s to today. Also, a moderated panel of manufacturers will provide insight into large screen displays and answer audience questions.
(This session has a fee of $129.)

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Thursday, December 5
9:00 - 1:00
More and more educators are expected to incorporate the newest technologies into their lesson plans. But how do they use technology without allowing it to overpower the educational process? This year's Technology in the Classroom seminar teaches educators and training professionals how to effectively and realistically include technology into assignments, texts, lectures, and other course materials.

Speakers will describe how courses have been significantly enhanced by using these new technologies, and Donelle Blubaugh, director of education for Cable in the Classroom, will discuss technology trends in education. Plus, a member of the University of Maryland University College faculty will be on hand to discuss cyber-plagiarism and how a groundbreaking online course is teaching students and faculty how to avoid it.
(This session has a fee of $129.)


DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TRACK

Wednesday, December 4
12:30 - 2:00
DIGITAL BASICS
(Basic Level)
Digital is a difficult subject in this analog world. Frederick S. Bobrow leads you through the ones and zeros to help you understand binary language, analog to digital conversion, compression, and standards. If you want to know how digital works and how it's changing the way we produce television, this is the session you can't miss.
Fred Brobow, Department of Continuing Medical Education, Mount Sinai School of Medicine & Government Video magazine.

Wednesday, December 4
2:30 - 5:00
VIDEO AS DATA WORKSHOP
(Basic Level)
Video and audio are more than just television in the digital world. With the Web, nonlinear editing, archive systems, CD-ROMs, DVDs, DLT tapes, and more, video professionals have become data professionals. How those digital files are created and delivered is a complex process in which traditional video professionals are playing an ever-increasing role. In this session, Wayne Cole will show you why being a video person in the 21st century means that you're also a computer person.
Wayne Cole, IHP, Inc. & Government Video magazine.

PRODUCTION STRATEGIES TRACK

Wednesday, December 4
12:30 - 2:00
ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS
(Basic Level)
"Video production" has become a broad term that applies to a number of different applications, but they all center around capturing images. Ikegami will discuss tapeless field acquisition technology, while Foveal Systems and ParkerVision will put video production in a distance learning context. Plus, learn how the U.S. Army Safety Center fared in a recent high definition project.

1. High Definition Video: Does it Have a Place in Government Visual Information, W. G. (Bill) Bauman, Jr., U.S. Army Safety Center.
2. Tapeless Field Acquisition, Jose Rosado, Ikegami.
3. The Role of Automatic Video Production in Distance Education, Michael Bianchi, Foveal Systems.
4. Automation for the Distance Learning Production Environment, Alex Holtz, ParkerVision.

Wednesday, December 4
2:30 - 5:00
FIELD PRODUCTION SURVIVAL
(Basic Level)
For a video crew, there's no worse feeling than being miles from anywhere and having something go wrong with your equipment. Mark Bell will show you how to avoid field problems with preventative maintenance. Plus, he'll show you the right way to clean your gear and make sure your field survival kit is properly stocked.
Mark Bell, ENGsafety.com & DigitalTV*Television Broadcast magazine.

Thursday, December 5
11:00 - 1:30
PRODUCTION STRATEGIES SUPERSESSION
(Basic Level--Open to All Attendees)
MIXED BAG OF TRICKS: PRODUCTION TIPS & TRICKS
The basic rule: It doesn't have to be--it just has to look like it is! You'll learn the tips and tricks of a production expert in this constantly changing special session. This session encourages audience participation.
Dick Reizner, Videography magazine.

Thursday, December 5
2:00 - 4:00
HIGH DEFINITION WORKSHOP
(Intermediate Level)
Shooting in high definition widescreen is not like shooting regular standard definition 4:3 video. Considerations must be made for compression, framing, focus, and increased resolution. This session takes away the mysteries of shooting and posting using these technologies, while alerting you to some dangers that you might not have even thought of. If you or your agency is considering high definition or widescreen production, this is the primer session you'll need.
Joeseph Maar, ESPN.

LAW ENFORCEMENT & SECURITY APPLICATIONS TRACK

Wednesday, December 4
12:30 - 1:45
NETWORKING VIDEO SECURITY
(Intermediate Level)
With our nation focused on security, manufacturers are responding with advanced surveillance systems. Axis Communications, JVC, March Networks, and VBrick Systems provide professional insight into a number of network solutions.

1. Advanced Security: How Law Enforcement Agencies Are Improving Security and Surveillance with Networked Video, Michael Engstrom, Axis Communications.
2. Security for the Mobile World: Always On, Wireless Networked Video, Michael Foster, March Networks.
3. Eliminate Costs: Increase High Quality Video Distribution for Security and Surveillance Purposes, Rich Mavrogeanes, VBrick Systems.
4. Next Generation Surveillance, Chris Zenaty, JVC Professional Products Company.


Wednesday, December 4
2:00 - 5:00
FORENSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP
(Intermediate Level)
From video lineups to video clarification, forensic video is becoming an important area of law enforcement. The last decade has seen the proliferation of video security cameras in our society. As a result, the average person is captured on video at least eight times each day, and agencies are now using this footage as evidence in criminal investigations. Grant Fredericks, manager of Avid Forensic Video Solutions, will guide you through these new and innovative uses of video for law enforcement.
Grant Fredericks, Avid Technology.

Thursday, December 5
11:00 - 3:00
HANDS-ON FORENSIC VIDEO LAB
(Advanced Level--This session requires advanced registration and a $125 lab fee)
Co-sponsored by GV Expo, Avid Technology, and the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA), this four-hour session will allow attendees to examine real court exhibits using state-of-the-art forensic video tools. The Hands-on Forensic Video Lab is ideal for employees of government agencies considering entering the forensic video field. Students will be face-to-face with systems in a hands-on environment, learning the process involved in image stabilization, frame averaging, and multiplex decoding of video security images.
Grant Fredericks, Avid Technology.

Thursday, December 5
1:00 - 4:00
HOMELAND SECURITY: LAW ENFORCEMENT VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
(Advanced Level)
New law enforcement video technologies and techniques are helping agencies improve public safety. In this session, eight technologies and their roles in law enforcement are investigated.

1. Digital Watermarking and Authentication Technology for High-end Video Acquisition and Transport Application, Athar Pasha, VideoTele.com (a Tektronix company).
2. Video for High Risk Law Enforcement, Michael Veronis, Leading Edge Design & Systems.
3. Forensic Video Analysis Database and Emergency Response Teams, Vicki Long, Alameda County (CA) District Attorney's Office.
4. High Resolution Surveillance and Facial Recognition Systems, John Burwell, SGI.
5. Fiber Optic Broadcast Security Solution, David Caidar, Opticomm.
6. Airborne Fiber Optic Video and Computer Systems: One Networked System to Solve Multiple Needs, Brian Morrison, CBL Systems.
7. The Digital Video Recording Advantage, Elmer Baugess, SIGCOM.
8. The Ultimate Surveillance System, Eric Knollenberg, Avitech International.

NETWORKING & DISTRIBUTION TRACK

Wednesday, December 4
12:30 - 2:30
STREAMING & DISTRIBUTION
(Intermediate Level)
Streaming technology continues to attract government agencies with its promises of cost effective information distribution. BT North America, Optibase, Panasonic, and Sonic Foundry share their secrets for improving your streaming media, while the Washington State Department of Information Services shares its streaming success story.

1. Streaming Media: Easy to Use and Cost Effective for Government Organizations and Branch Offices, John Oliver, Optibase.
2. A Self-Services Approach to Deploying Web Presentation Solutions, James Dias, Sonic Foundry.
3. Maximizing the Effectiveness of Streaming Media, William McNamara, BT North America Broadcast Services.
4. Non-Traditional Uses of Digital Video Use Non-Traditional Technology, Stuart English & Phil Livingston, Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company.

Wednesday, December 4
3:00 - 5:00
VIDEO NETWORKING & FILE SHARING
(Intermediate Level)
Asset management continues to be an important but confusing topic in the digital world. Professionals from Amnis Systems, Doucmentum, Leitch, Polycom, and SeaChange International shed some light on how to choose, design, and integrate asset management and data collaboration solutions.

1. Network Video Solutions for Government Applications, Jeffrey Niedermayer, Amnis Systems
2. How to Choose a Digital Asset Management System, Monte Wilson & Patrick Cian, Documentum.
3. Advanced Server Design and Media Asset Management in Today's Broadcast Environment, Carsten Baumann, Leitch.
4. Digital Media Libraries: Engines for Growth, John L. Pittas, SeaChange International.
5. Network Solutions for Integration of Video, Voice, and Data Collaboration Solutions, Dave Gallagher, Polycom.

PRESENTATION TRACK

Thursday, December 5
11:00 - 1:00
PROJECTION & PRESENTATION
(Basic Level)
Projection and presentation systems now integrate new technologies to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. This session will help you explore some of today's hottest display technologies

1. Increasing ROI with Projector Management, Rob Murdock, InFocus.
2. Scaling: What You Need to Know, Karl Rosenberg, Extron Electronics.
3. Large Area Direct View Displays, Ian Miller, Samsung Electronics America.
4. LCD Projector Technology, Clint Hoffman Kramer Electronics.
5. JESTPoint, John Vincent, Vivid Group/Jestertek.

POST PRODUCTION STRATEGIES TRACK

Thursday, December 5
11:00 - 12:30
POST PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS
(Intermediate Level)
From complying with government requirements to dealing with damaged footage, learn the techniques being used in post to make productions the best they can be, even when things go very wrong.

1. Leveraging Creative Commercial Techniques to Maximize Post Production Values, Phyllis Horne, Horne Creative Group.
2. Closed Captioning: More Than a Requirement, Heather York, VITAC.
3. Next Generation Closed Captioning, Shai Berger, Streamcheck.
4. Videotape Disaster Recovery, Scott Tice and Danny Smith, Sony Electronics.

Thursday, December 5
1:00 - 4:00
POST PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
(Intermediate Level)
The "state-of-the-art" keeps changing, yet there is still no "perfect" nonlinear editing technology. This workshop will examine some of the major trends, tools, and technologies that you should know about in post production. A head-to-head "shoot-out" between major nonlinear editing systems is scheduled.
Bob Turner, Bob Turner Post Production Services & Video Systems magazine.

ITVA COMMUNICATIONS DAY TRACK

Wednesday, December 4
1:00 - 2:30
COLOR CORRECTION: FROM DESKTOP TO DA VINCI
(Advanced Level)
With the expansion of desktop editing software, advanced color correction tools have become more accessible and affordable. Learn what techniques can help you maximize the capabilities of your own system, and what becomes possible when a project requires the use of today's high-end equipment. ITVA panelists from Future Media Concepts and Roland House will demonstrate how you can use color correction tools to improve your next project.

Wednesday, December 4
3:30-5 p.m.
ITVA Communications Day
Meet the Government Video Producers
This special session will include Jody Antol from the U.S. Department of Justice and Ron Meininger from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), who will discuss video projects in their departments, as well as opportunities for video professionals to work with the federal government.

Thursday, December 5
1:00 - 2:30
DVD: THE NEW CREATIVE STANDARD
(Advanced Level)
DVD is quickly becoming the standard delivery format for many projects. Learn from top DVD producers how to maximize your project's potential on DVD. Discover how to avoid common production problems and spend more time concentrating on the creative process. Our panelists from Henninger Media Services will share their secrets and demonstrate how planning can lead to a successful DVD production experience.

Thursday, December 5
3:00 - 4:30
SURROUND SOUND MAGIC: A MUST FOR DVD, HIGH DEFINITION, AND BROADCASTERS
(Advanced Level)
Surround sound is no longer simply a creative option. DVDs require it, broadcasters make it deliverable, and HDTV and surround sound are perfect companions. Get the inside track from industry leaders how to use this cutting edge and exciting technology. Hear surround sound examples from the best productions from around the industry. From Henninger Media Services, senior audio mixers Rob Fritts and Richard Humphries will teach you how to use surround sound to increase the marketability of your program and enhance the viewing and listening experience.

Opening Night Reception,

Wednesday, December 5, 5-7pm, sponsored by Vitac