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🎬 Kickstart 2025 with SMPTE Toronto at Dark Slope Studios!

The evening began with a warm social hour featuring networking, pizza, and drinks, followed by an exclusive tour of Dark Slope’s cutting-edge 35,000 sq. ft. Virtual Production studio. Justin Cathcart, Head of Virtual Production, led attendees through the facility’s impressive features, including:

* Two massive 12,000+ sq. ft. sound stages
* Advanced technology like LED panels, motion capture, Unreal Engine, and more

Attendees learned about the unique hardware, software, and tools that are revolutionizing virtual production for Directors, DPs, Gaffers, and Producers. A lively Q&A session wrapped up the evening, sparking engaging discussions and ideas.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting and insightful event!

Stay tuned for more incredible SMPTE Toronto events in 2025.

On December 16th, 2024, SMPTE Toronto members visited the Ontario Legislature for an exclusive tour of the building and its broadcasting and recording services. The event also served as our end-of-year social gathering, providing attendees with the opportunity to network and share memorable stories from 2024.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Come visit us at Profusion! Tickets are free and there is very cool tech. Lots of learning to be had by all those who are passionate about the film, photography or broadcasting industry.

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: Presentations from 5:30 to 7:00pm. NOTE EARLY START TIME
Location: This will be an In-Person event only. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West North Building - Hall B, Toronto, Stage B
Arranged By: Randy Conrod, Tony Meerakker
Sponsor: SMPTE Toronto

This month’s meeting we are back participating at the Profusion 2024 Expo. This is a great venue to host a Section meeting.

Topic for the evening: Still & Video Photography and How AI Can Play a Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic, with extensive discussions and writings on its capabilities, its impact on the workforce, and the potential challenges it presents. We are honoured to have two distinguished guests, well-known in our industry, who will share their valuable insights.

Our lineup of presenters includes:

Michael J Martin, Vice President of Technology, Metercor Inc.
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Still Photography
Michael’s presentation will provide an overview of how AI is impacting the still photography industry, its technology, and software. He will share some personal experiences and outcomes from past AI photography projects. This presentation is suitable for photographers of all experience levels, using any technology from smartphones to advanced cameras.

Paul Briscoe, Chief Architect, TAG Video Systems
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Video Photography

During the two-day show SMPTE Toronto will be hosting a booth. The booth number is 2806. We would love each of you to drop by and say hi. Tell us what topics you would like us to focus on for future meetings. We are always looking for topics that are of interest to you. If you register at the booth, you will be entered for a chance to win a free one-year SMPTE membership. This contest is available to all whether you are new or already a member. You do have to register at the booth to qualify. And there is more. All attendees to ProFusion will have a chance to win a $2,000 Vistek Shopping Spree!

Show hours to be aware of -
• November 6 – 11:00am to 7:00pm
• November 6 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Section Meeting, Stage B
• November 7 – 10:00am to 5:00pm

SMPTE Toronto’s booth number is 2806.

Registration is free. All attendees must register using the link below.

REGISTRATION LINK

ProFusion Expo 2024 - November 6th & 7th - Toronto Join us in person for ProFusion Expo 2024, November 6th and 7th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!