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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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MISSION

  • To advance technology and innovation within the entertainment industry
  • To provide a neutral setting for the entertainment industry, technology and electronics companies and to identify and discuss pressing issues
  • To understand the impact of technology on the consumer experience and the creative process
  • To connect and leverage the University of Southern California’s extensive research facilities, faculty and student body with companies
  • To provide insight about emerging consumer habits
  • To convene industry peer groups and partners to share knowledge and experience
  • To create an environment for testing and evaluation of proposed technology solutions
  • To help identify new business models for the entertainment industry
  • To improve the consumer experience and advance the art of entertainment as the 21st century unfolds

ETC Events

 

ETC Quarterly Board Meeting (closed meeting)
(March 6)


ETC Quarterly All Members Meeting (closed meeting)
(March 21)