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SUMMARY:What does AI mean for the entertainment industries?
DESCRIPTION:Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the latest technological craze – enabling computers to create text\, images\, audio\, and even video in mere seconds from just a short description of what the user wants. \nHowever\, like all disruptive technological developments\, Generative AI has the potential to cause great harm\, according to an expert in the field of game design. Associate Professor Adrian Clark is a lecturer in the University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design who describes himself as “equal parts fascinated and terrified by Generative AI”. \nAs the technology has improved\, the results are becoming increasingly indistinguishable from real media or artistic works created by humans\, allowing even the most artistically challenged person to bring their creative ideas to life. \n“We’ve seen news stories of people using ChatGPT to cheat on school assignments and DeepFakes used to spread political disinformation and propaganda\, but with Generative AI’s intrinsic creative focus the entertainment industries have perhaps the most to lose\,” Dr Clark says. These concerns recently reached boiling point\, culminating in 2023 with strikes by the Writers’ Guild of America and the Screen Actors’ Guild\, both of which were calling for limits in the use of generative AI in their industries. \nIn his free UC Tauhere Connect public lecture\, on Wednesday 1 May at the Ōtākaro 146 L1 Lecture Theatre\, Dovedale campus\, he will explore the subject: What does AI mean for the entertainment industries? \nAssociate Professor Adrian Clark is a lecturer in the University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design\, where he teaches Game Design and Development. He is involved in teaching and research related to the Applied Immersive Game Design major in the Bachelor of Product Design degree\, and Game Development in the Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours) degree. With a PhD in Computer Science plus almost a decade of experience working as Head of R&D in a creative tech company he co-founded which worked extensively with film studios\, Dr Clark has interests in both the technical and artistic sides of the creative industries.\nUC Tauhere Connect public talk: What does AI mean for the entertainment industries? Presented by Associate Professor Adrian Clark\, School of Product Design\, Engineering\, University of Canterbury\, 7pm – 8pm\, Wednesday 1 May 2024\, the Ōtākaro 146 L1 Lecture Theatre\, Dovedale campus\, University of Canterbury\, Christchurch. \nRegister to attend free at: www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucconnect. \nIt’s free to register to attend in person\, to watch via Facebook livestream or view later on YouTube. Videos of UC Tauhere Connect public talks are available usually a week after the live event.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/what-does-ai-mean-for-the-entertainment-industries/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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SUMMARY:Two Productions Talk Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:We’d like to invite you to join the sustainability teams from two significant Auckland-based film productions for a discussion about sustainable practices on different screen productions\, including waste and emissions reduction measures the productions undertook\, and our experience calculating emissions footprints. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and learn from the people on the ground. Please share this invitation around and show support. We hope to see many of you there. \nLast November the new points test for the 5% rebate uplift came into effect. In its shortest form\, all productions wishing to access the Uplift are now required to: \n\nHave a sustainability officer.\nProduce a sustainability action plan ahead of production.\nProduce a report on sustainability and their carbon emissions.\n\nYou can read more about these requirements here: Accessing the 5% Uplift
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/two-productions-talk-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240504T130000
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SUMMARY:Low-Budget Feature Filmmaking\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Michael Duignan (The Paragon)\, Tom Levesque (Shut Eye)\, and Tom Sainsbury (Loop Track) will join Mia Maramara to discuss the end-to-end production processes of their respective feature films and how they kept to their shoestring budgets of under $500K without scarifying craft and quality. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/low-budget-feature-filmmaking-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240515T180000
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SUMMARY:Creative Actualisation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joint event between Proud Voices On Screen and PASC. \nMinority creatives can feel a burden in needing to represent their community on screen. On the other hand\, it is freeing to be able to create work you and your community want to see. Creating characters and stories that project what you want to experience in the world can bring things into existence – creation as actualisation. \nNathan Joe will moderate a discussion with filmmakers Ramon Te Wake\, Rachel Fawcett and Ankita Singh as they explore their approach to creating work that surpasses known tropes and potentially creates new ones.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/creative-actualisation/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240522T183000
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SUMMARY:Politics of lighting with John Toon\, Auckland
DESCRIPTION:NZCS welcomes one its accredited members\, John Toon NZCS ACS\, to share his depth of experience across the topic of lighting in the world of film and television production.\n \nJoin us for an illuminating event in Auckland where we’ll explore the art and science of lighting. With JT as our guide\, we’ll dive into a myriad of topics in a laid-back\, ‘ask anything’ format. \nThis is your chance to pick the brain of one of our greatest cinematographers. Wondering what’s changed in lighting technology over the years? Curious about the differences between local and international practices? Or perhaps you’re keen to unravel the secrets of creating natural\, believable lighting on screen? No question is too out there!
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/politics-of-lighting-with-john-toon-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240523T180000
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SUMMARY:Young Creators: The Director\, 1AD\, & DOP Dynamic - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:The dynamic of the Director\, 1st Assistant Director (1AD)\, and Director of Photography (DOP) is the crux of any set and establishes the tone for the rest of the cast and crew. But what does that really look like? How do you get your team to work like a well-oiled machine? And how can you ensure that your next project has this kind of successful working relationship? \nJoin DEGANZ for a Panel Discussion and Q&A with the team from Great Southern’s upcoming comedy series\, n00b. The session’s moderator Jack Nicol will chat with Director Victoria Boult\, 1AD Mark Harlen\, and DOP Daryl Wong about their experience on the set of n00b and how they worked together as a team.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/young-creators-the-director-1ad-dop-dynamic-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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SUMMARY:Directing Diversity - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:With a call for content to become more diverse\, DEGANZ has invited directors Ramon Te Wake\, Max Currie and Anna Rose Duckworth to discuss their experiences on set. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to open a dialogue between filmmakers and empower and equip directors (particularly those outside LGBTQIA+ communities) to up-skill on LGBTQIA+ terms\, best practices when casting\, how to make set a safe space\, how to direct characters from these communities\, and everything in between.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/directing-diversity-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T180000
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SUMMARY:Kickstart your cinematography career - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for an evening with a panel of accomplished cinematographers on the subject of how to build your career in cinematography.\n \nAimed towards early-stage to mid-level DPs\, our discussion will cover tried-and-tested strategies\, shedding light on the pathways that lead them to success and the stumbling blocks encountered along the journey. \nNo two people have the same path into cinematography as a career\, so this event promises to be both enlightening and inspiring. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to glean wisdom from the diverse experience of the panel. \nGuest panellists include: Jake Mokomoko (cinematographer and director)\, Ben Cunningham (cinematographer)\, Kelly Chen (emerging cinematographer)\, Joe Machart (wears many hats\, from cinematography to VFX compositing to sound design) and Pepe De Hoyos (cinematographer). \nSony will also be showcasing a range of their Cinema Line cameras\, allowing you to get hands-on experience with cutting-edge gear before the discussion begins.
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/kickstart-your-cinematography-career-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T180000
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SUMMARY:How to Make Heads Explode: Imaging for VFX - Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker\, an aspiring creator\, or simply curious about cutting-edge technology and VFX join Tristan Simpson\, Post Operations at The Rebel Fleet\, in conversation with Aliesha Staples\, founder and director of StaplesVR\, and Tim Capper\, Senior VFX Supervisor to explore the power of photogrammetry and cyber scanning processes. \nSee the tech in action. \n 
URL:https://shownews.co.nz/event/how-to-make-heads-explode-imaging-for-vfx-auckland/
CATEGORIES:Industry Talk
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