Overview
Join us on Saturday, May 21 at our Industry City, Brooklyn location for a day full of new technology, hands-on demos, inspirational panels, and much more!
More than 15 camera, lens, lighting and technology manufacturers will be showing off their latest gear, including some exciting product first looks. Panel discussions and educational breakout sessions will be happening throughout the day.
Panels & Speakers
Bringing Cinematic Storytelling to Broadway Performance Captures
Innovations in live performance capture are emerging, using cinematic cameras and techniques in multi-cam environments. Our panel will bring together the filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, and crew who are pushing these creative and technical boundaries on projects including American Utopia, Come from Away, Hamilton, Diana: The Musical, and Jersey Boys.
Panelists will discuss their experience utilizing large sensor digital cinema cameras and broadcast interconnectivity to capture live Broadway performances. Using these tools, as well as a cinematic approach, these creative teams have been able to realize their artistic visions within the technical and logistical constraints of these projects.
Participants: Declan Quinn, ASC; Rick Gioia; Jordan Levie; Geoff Smith (moderator)
Insights and Inspirations: Leading Industry Voices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The industry is gradually taking steps forward in building awareness of the need more diversity of our crews and more intersectional voices in our storytelling. Our panel brings together activists and community leaders who are truly making an impact in these areas.
Panelists will discuss the strategies they are using and the progress they have made. They’ll share insights that can be implemented by individuals and organizations to have a lasting impact.
Participants: Reema Elghossain; Jaz Lawrence; Hollis Meminger; Becky Morrison, The Light (moderator)
Painting with Light: How Today’s Lens Offerings are Expanding the Cinematographer’s Creative Palette
With camera imaging and lighting technology at such an advanced state, some of techniques that cinematographers are using to add personality and subtle characteristics to their images is through their choice and application of lenses. Catering to this trend, many of today’s lens manufacturers are defying the notion of “perfect” glass and now offering a new generation of bespoke and customizable optics.
Our panel of cinematographers will discuss the creative opportunities that are opening up for them, thanks to today’s lens choices, and how they are harnessing these tools to elevate their creative expression.
Participants: Vanja Cernjul, ASC; M. David Mullen; Antonio Riestra, ASC; and Jay Holben (moderator)
Experience Zones & Demos
- Optics Flare & Cinema Lens Bar
- Blackwing7 Visual Synthesis Suite
- Cinematic Multi-Cam Staging Area
- Virtual Production Zone
- Motion Impossible AGITO Zone
- The Cine Lens Manual Book Signing
Manufacturer Exhibits
Our rental bays will be transformed into dedicated exhibit space where manufacturers will show off their latest gear and technology.
Confirmed and anticipated participants include:
- ARRI
- Angenieux
- Canon
- Cooke
- Core SWX
- Creative Solutions
- Fujinon
- Litepanels
- Lux Lighting
- Mo-Sys
- Motion Impossible
- Pixotope
- Quasar Science
- Riedel
- Sigma
- Sony
- TRIBE7
- Vū Technologies
- ZEISS
Community Partners
- ASC
- The Film and Digital Times
- Free The Work
- Industry City Media Collective
- Local 600
For more details and to RSVP, please visit our dedicated Spring Tech Showcase event page.
Vaccination Policy: Any visitors or clients who will be on our premises for more than 20 minutes are required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results, taken no more than 48 hours prior to coming in. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged for all attendees.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Please review our official health and safety protocols, as well as the CDC's latest guidance and NYC's updated alerts for more information.