September 2, 2010
We’re in the home stretch on planning the 2010 edition of the Digital Video Expo (to be held on Sept. 28-30 at the Pasadena Convention Center). A million details are coming together, which we hope will result in a show that’s as enjoyable as it is educational and informative. Boasting more than 50 industry-leading exhibitors — including Panasonic, Canon, JVC and Grass Valley — and a conference program that includes some 40 sessions on such topics as DSLR shooting, compression, lighting, Web video and 3D production and post, Digital Video Expo has something for everyone.
That said, I can never stress too many times that the most important aspect of any live event is that DVE attendees will be standing right in the midst of thousands of their professional peers and prospective future clients — and that it’s the potential to make face-to-face personal connections that keeps such live events as Digital Video Expo a vital part of the content creation community. It’s a hub. A destination. An opportunity.
While it would be easy to lose oneself in innumerable specs and tech details during the show, try to resist the urge. Instead, attend a conference session and become part of the discussion. Debate the merits of that new piece of hardware or software solution. This year, become an active participant rather than remaining passive — try to make yourself part of the show instead of just attending it.
In addition to the show floor and conference sessions, Digital Video Expo offers an array of free professional meetings you shouldn’t miss, including sessions from the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group, Los Angeles Post Production Group, International Digital Media Alliance and Digital Cinema Society.
You’ll find the complete details on each session at www.dvexpo.com /conference/specialevents.
And, as LAFCPUG head Michael Horton is fond of saying, “First come, best seat.”
I’ll see you in Pasadena.
Register today! 
David E. Williams
Editor, DV magazine and DV.com
Conference Chair, Digital Video Expo
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