NAB Show 2011

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Parent Category: Expos and Conventions
Category: Previews
Published on Friday, 08 April 2011 20:00
Written by FFTraveler Staff

The NAB Show is being held April 9 - 14, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Included in altthis event is the Media Business Conference on April 13.

The NAB Show is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. Held annually in Las Vegas, the event hosts 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors.

"From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, the NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways."

The Art of Integration Gallery presents the entire collection of inspired images used throughout the 2011 NAB Show.

The NAB Show Opening starts with the welcome by NAB President and CEO Gordon H. Smith, who provides a brief overview of what to expect at the NAB Show.

The NAB Distinguished Service Award is presented to members of the broadcast community who have made significant and lasting contributions to the broadcasting industry. This year's recipient is Eddie Fritts, Founder of The Fritts Group and former NAB President for 23 years.

The NAB Show Opening finale features a perfect example of "The Art of Integration" with Academy Award winning director James Cameron, the creative force behind the two highest grossing motion pictures of all time, and Vince Pace, renowned inventor of 3D film technology. The two discuss recent developments and innovations in content creation, and implications for the entertainment industry at large, most notably the most advanced stereoscopic acquisition system ever created, known as FUSION.alt

Other General Sessions

Spotlight on Broadcasting: Change, Challenge and Opportunity – Leslie Moonves, CBS Corporation and Gordon Smith, National Association of Broadcasters

In Conversation with: Kevin Smith (Red State¸ Clerks, Mall Rats) with Matt Feury (The Rough Cut). Kevin shares his filmmaking adventures using such advanced editing tools and technologies as Avid Media Composer, and the innovative production and marketing of his latest film, Red State. A Q&A session follows.

Behind the Multi-Platform Success of Glee, Mad Men, Spartacus and More... – Lacey Rose of The Hollywood Reporter  in conversation with Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group, Hollywood Radio & Television Society; with Dante Di Loreto, Glee, Ryan Murphy Productions and Stephan Shelanski, Starz Entertainment, LLC. They discuss everything from the original concept to distribution of some of the most successful broadcast and cable franchises on television, and compare/contrast their respective shows to highlight common best practices for successful cross-media strategies.

Some of the Keynote speakers are:

Super Sessions cover current trends and projections for the future by leaders in the broadcasting industry, including:alt

Content Theater includes:

The following training and certification programs are being offered this year.

Among the New Products and Features on Display at NAB Show:

There is a wealth of information to be found at every NAB Show, but this year's event promises to deliver even more.

For more information, visit www.nabshow.com.

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

The NAB Show 2011
April 9 - 14, 2011

Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-892-0711
www.lvcva.com

Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV
800-732-7117