Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Chris Buchanan to Present Keynote at 2018 NAB Show's Future of Cinema Conference, Produced in Partnership With SMPTE

29/03/2018

Chris Buchanan to Present Keynote at 2018 NAB Shows Future of Cinema Conference, Produced in Partnership With SMPTE

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - March 29, 2018 - SMPTE , the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced that Chris Buchanan, director of new business development at Samsung Electronics America, will present the keynote at the 2018 NAB Shows Future of Cinema Conference, produced in partnership with SMPTE. The conference will take place April 7-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Its an honor to be a keynote speaker at the Future of Cinema Conference, especially during this exciting time as new innovations shape the future of cinemagoers, said Buchanan. Cinemas are transforming from movie houses into immersive entertainment experiences, attracting younger generations while still delivering quality programs that appeal to longtime audiences. At Samsung, were eager to continue developing technologies that deepen the cinematic experience, and I look forward to sharing my perspective on the nature and impact of emerging technologies for cinema.

Scheduled for 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, April 8, Buchanans keynote will speak to the future of moving pictures - as technologies ranging from LED screens to sensory immersion transform the viewing experience. Likewise exploring the future of movie-making and media consumption, additional conference sessions will dive deep into shifting models and opportunities for monetization, featuring hot topics such as next-gen cinema, high-dynamic-range (HDR), and immersive media (AR/VR/MR).

Chris has a rich history as a media executive, having managed companies, content and artists, as well as the strategic partnerships, technologies and consumer engagement tactics critical to revenue generation in todays media marketplace, said Barbara Lange, SMPTE executive director. He is a wonderful addition to a strong conference program, and were excited to hear his thoughts on the future of media and how well get there.

Prior to joining Samsung, Buchanan served in business development, sales and marketing roles for global social media marketing company Thismoment, with responsibility for the companys partner network. Earlier, at Amazon.com, he contributed to an original content initiative now known as Amazon Studios. As a part of the content acquisition team, he also licensed film and television programming for Amazon Video On Demand.

Buchanan was president of Joss Whedons Mutant Enemy at 20th Century Fox, where he oversaw the critically acclaimed series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly. He also produced Whedons feature debut, Serenity, at Universal Pictures. While at Warner Bros., Buchanan ran Jerry Weintraub Productions, where he developed a slate of films including Oceans Eleven.

In 2000, Buchanan co-founded Flixer, a venture-backed technology startup that provides digital marketing services to major media clients. Buchanan also founded the United Talent Agencys independent film department, where he represented cutting-edge filmmakers and packaged their productions. He began his career as a programming and acquisitions executive for Sony Pictures Entertainment in New York.

The 2018 NAB Shows Future of Cinema Conference, produced in partnership with SMPTE, will be held in the Upper South Hall meeting rooms. Conference session details and registration are available here: http://nabshow.com/education/conference/future-cinema-conference. SMPTE Members may use code EP03 to take $100 off the 2018 NAB Show nonmember rate for a Conference Flex Pass registration.

Further information about SMPTE is available at www.smpte.org.

# # #

About the 2018 NAB Show

The 2018 NAB Show, held April 7-12 in Las Vegas, is the worlds largest convention encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment, and technology. With 103,000 attendees from 161 countries and 1,800+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. More information is available at www.nabshow.com.

About SMPTE

For more than a century, the people of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, or SMPTE (pronounced simp-tee), have sorted out the details of many significant advances in media and entertainment technology, from the introduction of talkies and color television to HD and UHD (4K, 8K) TV. Since its founding in 1916, SMPTE has received an Oscar and multiple Emmy Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. SMPTE has developed thousands of standards, recommended practices, and engineering guidelines, more than 800 of which are currently in force today. SMPTE Time Code and the ubiquitous SMPTE Color Bars are just two examples of SMPTEs notable work. Now in its second century, SMPTE is shaping the next generation of standards and providing education for the industry to ensure interoperability as the industry evolves further into IT- and IP-based workflows.

SMPTE is a global professional association of technologists and creatives who drive the quality and evolution of motion imaging. Its membership today includes more than 7,000 members: motion-imaging executives, creatives, technologists, researchers, and students who volunteer their time and expertise to SMPTEs standards development and educational initiatives. A partnership with the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) connects SMPTE and its membership with the businesses and individuals who support the creation and finishing of media content. Information on joining SMPTE is
LINK: https://www.smpte.org/news-events/news-releases/chris-buchanan-present...
See more stories from smpte

More from SMPTE

23/01/2024

SMPTE Announces 2024 Leadership

SMPTE Announces 2024 Leadership SMPTE Content January 23, 2024...

24/04/2023

What's the Deal with Generative AI?

What's the Deal with Generative AI? Michael Goldman April 24, 2023...

31/10/2022

Establishing Clear Cloud Security Postures

Establishing Clear Cloud Security Postures Michael Goldman October 31, 2022...

02/05/2022

AI Enables Generative Audio

AI Enables Generative Audio Michael Goldman May 2, 2022...

29/03/2022

Meet the Metaverse

Meet the Metaverse Michael Goldman March 29, 2022...

14/02/2022

SMPTE's Media in the Cloud Work Accelerates

SMPTE's Media in the Cloud Work Accelerates Michael Goldman February 14, 2022...

27/12/2021

Virtual Production Initiative Gains Steam

Virtual Production Initiative Gains Steam Michael Goldman December 27, 2021...

27/12/2021

ASC Test Film Coming in 2022

ASC Test Film Coming in 2022 Michael Goldman December 27, 2021...

27/12/2021

Rural Broadband Access Growing

Rural Broadband Access Growing Michael Goldman December 27, 2021...

29/11/2021

Where is Theatrical Exhibition Heading?

Where is Theatrical Exhibition Heading? Michael Goldman November 29, 2021...

26/10/2021

Olympics Tech Fest

Olympics Tech Fest Michael Goldman July 27, 2021...

26/10/2021

HDR's Creative Impact

HDR's Creative Impact Michael Goldman August 28, 2021...

26/10/2021

Cloud Business Models

Cloud Business Models Michael Goldman November 12, 2021...

27/05/2021

A New Compression Paradigm

A New Compression Paradigm Michael Goldman May 26, 2021...

29/04/2021

AI for Audio Content Creation

AI for Audio Content Creation Michael Goldman April 29, 2021...

25/03/2021

Be Part of SMPTE + a new way to make connections and get the technical know-how you need to succeed.

Be Part of SMPTE + a new way to make connections and get the technical know-how ...

24/03/2021

ATSC 3.0 Marches Forward

ATSC 3.0 Marches Forward Michael Goldman March 24, 2021...

12/03/2021

Join Barbara Lange at the SMPTE Club for Women

Join Barbara Lange at the SMPTE Club for Women Barbara Lange March 12, 2021...

02/03/2021

Moving Media into the Cloud

Moving Media into the Cloud Michael Goldman October 26, 2021...

27/01/2021

Evolution of News Media Workflows

Evolution of News Media Workflows Michael Goldman January 31, 2021...

21/12/2020

Reimagining Software-Defined Workflows

Reimagining Software-Defined Workflows Michael Goldman January 4, 2021...

25/11/2020

Cloud Production on the Horizon

Cloud Production on the Horizon Michael Goldman November 24, 2020...

30/10/2020

The Psychology of Immersive Media

The Psychology of Immersive Media Michael Goldman October 29, 2020...

30/10/2020

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs Michael Goldman October 29, 2020...

16/10/2020

April 2020 - OTT Explosion

April 2020 - OTT Explosion Michael Goldman January 2, 2020...

16/10/2020

February 2020 - SMPTE DCP Goes Global

February 2020 - SMPTE DCP Goes Global Michael Goldman February 29, 2020...

16/10/2020

March 2020 - Machine Learning Makes Media Gains

March 2020 - Machine Learning Makes Media Gains Michael Goldman March 2, 2020...

16/10/2020

May 2020 - Whats Next for IP-Based Systems?

May 2020 - Whats Next for IP-Based Systems? Michael Goldman May 31, 2020...

16/10/2020

June 2020 - Immersive Audio Expands its Reach

June 2020 - Immersive Audio Expands its Reach Michael Goldman June 30, 2020...

16/10/2020

August 2020 - Compression on a New Landscape

August 2020 - Compression on a New Landscape Michael Goldman July 31, 2020...

16/10/2020

September 2020 - A Report on SMPTEs 2020 Progress Report

September 2020 - A Report on SMPTEs 2020 Progress Report Michael Goldman September 30, 2020...

29/09/2020

Engineering Documents from SMPTE Will Replace Offensive Terminology with Alternative Language.

Engineering Documents from SMPTE Will Replace Offensive Terminology with Alterna...

23/09/2020

SMPTE Hollywood Section's Ask a Hollywood Expert to Feature Award-Winning VFX Producer Brooke Noska

SMPTE Hollywood Section's Ask a Hollywood Expert to Feature Award-Winning ...

16/09/2020

SMPTE Hollywood to Host National Hot Rod Association's Rob Hedrick in Meet an Industry Innovator Webinar

SMPTE Hollywood to Host National Hot Rod Association's Rob Hedrick in Meet ...

07/08/2020

SMPTE PUBLISHES MESA'S LANGUAGE METADATA TABLE STANDARD, PROVIDING NEEDED CODES FOR 200+ LANGUAGES

SMPTE PUBLISHES MESA'S LANGUAGE METADATA TABLE STANDARD, PROVIDING NEEDED CO...

08/06/2020

SMPTE Releases Revisions to IMF Standards Documents

SMPTE Releases Revisions to IMF Standards Documents Additions and Revisions Help to Ensure Compliant Implementation, Extend IMF System Features, and Eliminat...

04/06/2020

SMPTE Hollywood Section Launches Ask a Hollywood Expert

SMPTE Hollywood Section Launches Ask a Hollywood Expert New webinar series offers behind-the-scenes career advice from the entertainment industry's bri...

18/05/2020

SMPTE's Latest IMF Plugfest Tests New Standards And Validates Interoperability.

SMPTE's Latest IMF Plugfest Tests New Standards And Validates Interoperabili...

23/04/2020

SMPTE Expands Access to Educational Programs, Events, and Standards Documents

SMPTE Expands Access to Educational Programs, Events, and Standards Documents Broader and More Economical Online Offering Gives Industry Professionals Opportu...

18/03/2020

SMPTE President Makes First-Ever Visit to India

SMPTE President Makes First-Ever Visit to India SMPTE Technology Committees and President Patrick Griffis Share SMPTE with Colleagues in India and Announce Ne...

04/02/2020

SMPTE 2020 Call for Papers Now Open

SMPTE 2020 Call for Papers Now Open Paper Selection Process and Abstract Submission - Submit Articles Here! New Two-Phase Process: Abstracts Due March 10 and...

15/01/2020

SMPTE 2020 Call for Papers Now Open Under New Review Procedure

SMPTE 2020 Call for Papers Now Open Under New Review Procedure New Two-Phase Process: Abstracts Due March 10 and Full Manuscripts for Shortlisted Entries Due ...

10/01/2020

SMPTE to Produce Speaker and Panel Program for ConnecTechAsia2020 in Singapore

SMPTE to Produce Speaker and Panel Program for ConnecTechAsia2020 in Singapore WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Dec. 17, 2019 - SMPTE , the organization that is defining ...

31/12/2019

December 2019 - How Do We Perceive Moving Images?

December 2019 - How Do We Perceive Moving Images? Michael Goldman December 31, 2019...

30/11/2019

November 2019 - Rising Compression Options

November 2019 - Rising Compression Options Michael Goldman November 30, 2019...

06/11/2019

SMPTE and IABM Announce Collaboration to Share Knowledge

SMPTE and IABM Announce Collaboration to Share Knowledge Leading Industry Organizations to Pool Expertise Across Memberships LONDON and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - ...

31/10/2019

October 2019 - Pursuing The Ideal Media Cloud

October 2019 - Pursuing The Ideal Media Cloud Michael Goldman October 31, 2019...

25/10/2019

Expanded Cloud Media Workflow for Live Streaming from Space Successfully Tested During SMPTE 2019

Expanded Cloud Media Workflow for Live Streaming from Space Successfully Tested ...