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Creating A Harmonized Metadata System for Entertainment Content

Part One: Opportunities & Pain Points In Production & Post Production

Interactive 360 forum looking at the opportunities and challenges of establishing a metadata system for entertainment content, particularly in production and post.

 

  • Presentations of cutting edge metadata solutions developed by filmmakers, networks and studios
  • A safe harbor discussion about such questions as:
    • how can we benefit from an organized metadata system?
    • what is currently recorded on set and in post and what is missing?
    • what would an optimal system look like?
    • how can we overcome the obstacles to moving forward?
  • Sean Cooney, Warner Bros. – VP Advanced Prod. Technology, Technical Operations
  • Pete Conlin, Sixteen19 – Managing Partner
  • Steve Cronan, Fifth Kind -CEO/Founder
  • Jonas Thaler, Walden Media – SVP Post Production
  • Christy King, Zuffa, LLC (parent company of UFC)- VP Digital, Technology R&D
  • Mike Romey, Zoic Studios – VP Digital Operations (“Once Upon A Time”)
  • Jim Houston (moderator), Starwatcher Digital – Principal

 

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