Events
The 46th NAB-J Symposium of Broadcast Technology
November 18 (Wed.) to 20 (Fri.) 3rd Floor, International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe
Sponsored by: The National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan
11/19 (Thu.) Special Program Room 301
13:30-16:30 |
Tips and Tricks for IT-based Broadcast Infrastructure (Tentative)●Coordinator
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| Symposium of Broadcast Technology | 11/18 (Wed.) | 11/19 (Thu.) | 11/20 (Fri.) |
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| Room 301 | 10:30-15:05 Broadcast Operation |
13:30-16:30 Special Program |
10:30-15:30 Transmission |
| 15:30-16:45 Information Technology / Network |
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| Room 302 | 10:30-16:20 Production Engineering |
10:30-12:10 Production Engineering |
10:30-14:40 Datacasting / Digital Services |
| Room 303 | 10:30-16:45 Network Linkage / Communication |
10:30-12:10 Pictorial Image Technology |
10:30-14:15 Sound Broadcasting / Audio |
The 11th NAB Tokyo Session 
November 18 (Wed.) 13:00 to 17:30
Convention Hall A, 2F, International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe
Organized by: NAB Tokyo Session Executive Committee / NAB Japan Representative Office
Cooperated by: National Association of Broadcasters (NAB, U.S.) / The Eizo Shimbun (Visual Communications Journal)
■Participation Fees: For the early birds ¥10,000 (Good through / October 31, 2009) Regular ¥13,000
■Registration / Questions: NAB Tokyo Session Office (weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00) Tel: +81-3-5444-6922 Fax: +81-3-5444-7602
■Information: http://www.nab-tokyo.com/
11/18 (Wed.) “The information and broadcasting revolution: The new communications and information laws on hardware and software development and its influence to the industry”
The NAB Tokyo Session will focus on “Recommendations for legal systems centered on communications and broadcasting” (regarding the new information and communications act), which is a report the Information and Communications Council submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on August 26, 2009. In view of these new developments, the session aims to enlighten participants regarding the contents of the new information and communications act while exploring the leadership directions the new Japanese government will take in the area of communications and broadcasting.
13:00-14:00 |
■Keynote Lecture“Main points of the DPJ’s philosophies and policies regarding communications and broadcasting” (tentative) Speaker: Mr. Masamitsu Naito, Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications |
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14:00-14:30 |
■Lecture 1“European Communications and Broadcasting System” Speaker: Mr. Hidemi Suzuki, Professor, Osaka University Law School |
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14:30-15:15 |
■Lecture 2“The Japan’s version of the FCC and the new information and communications laws” Speaker: Mr. Minoru Sugaya, Professor, Institute for media and Communications Research, Keio University |
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15:15-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
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15:30-17:30 |
■Panel Discussion“What effect will the new information and communication laws have on the communications and broadcasting industries? ― Understanding the core meanings of the policies” Chairman: Mr. Yuji Suzuki, Chief Director, Programming Center, Programming Department, NHK Panelists: Mr. Minoru Sugaya, Professor, Institute for media and Communications Research, Keio University |
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National Board of Regional Visual Industry Associations Forum 2009 Chiba Convention
November 19 (Thu.), 13:00-17:30
Convention Hall A, 2F, International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe
Organized by: National Board of Regional Visual Industry Associations
Sponsors: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Agency for Cultural Affairs etc.
The Challenge Posed by the New Video Age: Creating Content to Support Regional Industry
We are witnessing a sea change in the field of video content creation, thanks to the development of digital technologies, the start of terrestrial digital broadcasting, and the provision of ever faster access to the Internet.
Society too is changing significantly in countries around the world, and we are seeing a steady evolution in communications that employ video content exchanged between individuals, enterprises, and government agencies.
At this forum we will explore the potential of video content as a communications tool in tomorrow’s changing society. We will be seeking out a model for new content creation, as well as ways in which such content can be exploited in the future. This forum has been organized with the aim of nurturing a new industry in Japan, that of video content creation, spreading from the regional to the national level.
13:00-13:30 |
■Opening Ceremony |
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13:30-14:30 |
■Keynote Lecture”Acting, my lifetime profession by Shinichi Chiba“ |
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14:45-16:15 |
■Symposium”New business model in video and the role of content“ |
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16:30-17:30 |
■Grand Prix Award Ceremony by National Board of Regional Visual Industry Associations |
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■Information and Inquiries: http://www.zeneikyo.jp/
11th DigiCon6 Pre-Conference
November 20 (Fri.), 13:30-16:30
International Conference Room, 2F, International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe
Organized by: TBS DigiCon6 Management Secretariat
We will coordinate with “TBS DigiCon6”, the digital video contest started by TBS in 2000 to discover and develop CG creators, to invite creators from various countries and areas, mostly Asian, to talk about their work and circumstances surrounding content industries in their countries. We plan to invite video creators ― who were involved in the creation of film “ATOM”, which was released on October 10th, the TV show “Kanryo Tachi No Natsu” that was shown during the summer season, and a 3D live animation “TO” that started its DVD rental from October 2nd ― to give keynote speeches.
●MC
Ms. Mai Demizu (TBS announcer)
●Guest Speakers
1. Mr. Fumihiko Sori
A film director, producer, and affiliate of TBS who joined James Cameron’s Digital Domain in 1996 and worked on the computer graphics for the film Titanic. Mr. Sori also supervised a number of VFX effects for domestic Japanese films and TV dramas, and in 2002, he made his debut as a film director, directing the hit movie Ping Pong that was well praised and received a number of movie awards for its avant-garde style. In 2004, he produced Appleseed, a full CG animation movie and in 2007, he directed his second film Vexille, which was released in 120 countries. He also directed Ichi — a new twist on the Zatoichi series starring a female actress Haruka Ayase in the main role — in 2008. And Mr. Sori also directed a 3D live anime movie called TO this year.
2. Mr.Tadao Matsuno
Mr. Matsuno has been involved in a number of computer graphics and VFX effects productions for dramas, documentaries, and movies in the CG Dept. of the Division of TV Technology at TBS. While studing at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts as a visiting artist in 1999, he was also involved in VFX effects production for Hollywood movies at Sony Pictures in the U.S. Following this, he worked with Mr. Sori on the film Ping Pong as a CG director and in 2005, Mr. Matsuno joined OXYBOT as a CG visual effects superviser, working on projects such as the full CG animation film,Vexille in 2007. And this past summer, he was in charge of the TV drama, Kanryo Tachi No Natsu.
3. Mr. Felix Ip
Felix Ip, is the Worldwide Creative Director based in Hong Kong. Felix has been with the company since it was set up in 2000, serving as the director and production designer on the studio's first production, the television series Zentrix. He was a co-producer of movie TMNT released in 2007. He is in charge of all design and creative issues relating to Astro Boy throughout the entire production, from character design to maintaining consistent in all movie art work and products. Prior to joining IMAGI, he has worked for over 10 years in graphic design, multimedia development and video games production.
■Information and Inquiries:
- Details on the TBS DigiCon6: http://www.tbs.co.jp/digicon/award/index-j.html
- Details on the movie ATOM: http://atom.kadokawa-ent.jp
- Details on Kanryo Tachi No Natsu: http://www.tbs.co.jp/kanryou09
- Details on TO:http://mv.avex.jp/to/index.html
