BVE Reveal Free Broadcast Seminars

This time next month visitors and exhibitors alike will flock to the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) and organisers have gave us a little taster of what expect from their free seminar programme.
The BVE 2012 free seminar programme is the largest of its kind in the UK, with 11 theatres presenting over 250 seminars across the three day event at Earls Court, London, 14-16 February 2012. From big picture issues such as the next steps for 3D and new developments in the areas of religious broadcasting, cloud computing and brands becoming broadcasters, to practical hands-on workshops, BVE provides access to the leading thinkers and major players in the international broadcast and production community.
The 3D Revolution discusses the latest developments and where 3D might go next, with keynotesfrom William Sargent, founder of leading Soho post house Framestore, and Dave Blackham who will discuss shooting wildlife and caves in 3D. In addition Panasonic’s Peter Van Hooke will present sessions on the recent Elbow concert shot live in 3D.
The Audio Room also gets in on the 3D action, with a panel discussion on immersive audio systems led by Pieter Schillbeeckx of Soundfield. There is a whole range of practical advice on audio recording, including Phil Coates on recording in extreme locations, Graham Boswell from SADiE on how to eliminate pops and glitches, and Jo Tyler of Bournemouth University on the sonic potential for radio, while the contentious issue of loudness metering is addressed from several different angles.
The Post-Production Theatre welcomes back Larry Jordan who will present practical overview of Final Cut Pro X and also offer advice about what creative people really need to know about storage. Visitors will also see the making of a Top Gear Live commercial, while in the wake of the recent DPP report, Televisual Magazine hosts a timely tapeless post-production debate.
Broadcast Meets IT also picks up the tapeless theme, with Mark Harrison, Controller of BBC North discussing the issues of file-based production and Shane Warden of IMG World presenting tapeless workflows at the Rugby World Cup. Other big highlights include Dr John Zubrzycki of BBC Research and Development discussing Super Hi-vision for London 2012, and Phil Rutter of AndCubed hosting a debate on 4K production and delivery.
The IOV joins BVE this year, bringing its unique range of professional videography-based presentations to a dedicatedtheatre on Stand K1. The sessions are widely varied, including how professional videographers can get involved with local TV stations, what every videographer needs in their post-production toolkit, and how to shoot ‘marryoke’ wedding sequences that add another dimension to wedding videography.
The Content Delivery Theatre covers a wide range of topics, from TV and web coverage of recent events including the UK riots and the Arab Spring, while at the other end of the spectrum visitors will find out how Liverpool FC TV’s PPV model works and how Chelsea FC’s digital media has moved to tapeless. The phenomenon of Social TV and the battle for the second screen is examined byJames Neufeld of Never.no, while Neil Hollingum of Perpertual Solutions discusses the Connected Home.
There will also be some fascinating one-day sessions dedicated to exploring various aspects of a specific topic. Religious Broadcasting is discussed on Tuesday 14 February, followed by Demystifying the Cloud on Wednesday 15 February and Brands Becoming Broadcasters on Thursday 16 February.
(LB)