Digiscape | Summer Networking Series

Launched in Spring 2010, DigiScape is designed to help screen-based media professionals adapt to digital shifts in the industry. As a summer networking series, presentations focus on recent technological, regulatory and creative trends, and examine such topics as transmedia project development, rights management, collaboration with digital media companies and the facilitation of audience interactivity. Presenters are key players in the digital media space and the format consists of an informal presentation against the backdrop of networking. With the goal of deconstructing industry silos, DigiScape events allow traditional and digital media professionals to connect in an informal atmosphere.

• Wednesday June 27 - Behind the Scenes with Dome Productions
• Tuesday July 24 - 3D Practicum with the SIRT Centre

DigiScape: Behind the Scenes with Dome Productions I Wednesday June 27, 2012

From broadcasting to second screen, welcome behind the scenes at Dome Productions! This Digiscape event features an exclusive tour of Dome Productions Digital Services facilities at the Rogers Centre, including access to the studios, green screen virtual sets, social media production and Dome’s leading-edge second screen trailer. Tours and presentations are led by the Dome management team, followed by a networking cocktail reception. Guests enter at Gate 13. One drink ticket and appetizers are included in the ticket price.

5:30 – 5:45 | Arrival and Registration
5:45 – 6:30 | Facilities Tour
6:30 – 7:30 | Cocktail Networking Reception

About Dome Productions

As one of North America’s leading production facilities providers, Dome productions offers mobile production trucks and fly-packs (HD and digital), telecommunication services and full turnkey host broadcast services. For over 20 years, Dome’s team of experienced highly skilled and professional staff has earned an international reputation for dedication and excellence in client services. Dome Productions is owned by Bell Media and Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. 

DigiScape: 3D Practicum with the SIRT Centre I Tuesday July 24, 2012

Are you interested in the technologies being used by James Cameron and Peter Jackson? Then this Digiscape is for you! 

The Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) is heavily involved in applied research and best practices for stereoscopic 3D production and post-production for film and television. From previsualization to delivery, this ranges from work in TV documentary and factual entertainment, to high end digital cinema production for theatrical features. Currently SIRT is in the process of establishing a major research project on the High Frame Rate (HRF) technology being used by James Cameron and Peter Jackson. This partnership with Christie Digital will launch a unique international centre which will generate test footage, evaluate workflows from production through display, and conduct workshops on HFR technology.

This Digiscape networking event will present an overview of 3D previsualization through display for animation and live action, as well as screenings of a variety of 3D material.  For the display, SIRT will be using a new Christie Digital CP4220 4K theatrical cinema projector located in the Centre’s 5000-square-foot studio space at Pinewood Toronto Studios.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn more about cutting-edge technical production facilities! 

5:30 – 5:45 | Arrival and Registration
5:45 – 6:45 | Presentation and Screenings
6:45 – 7:30 | Cocktail Networking Reception

About the SIRT Centre

The Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) is dedicated to fostering collaborative innovation in Ontario’s film, gaming and television industries. SIRT works with industry, academic, and government partners to conduct collaborative research and provide Ontario’s screen-based professionals with the training needed to build the province’s competitive advantage. SIRT was established by Sheridan College at Pinewood Toronto Studios in early 2010.