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The schedule and registration details for the upcoming Amazon M&E Cloud Symposium in Los Angeles are now available. Below are the specifics you need to know:

Date: July 31
Time: 10:30 AM – 5 PM
Location: Skirball Cultural Center (note that parking is limited; ride sharing is recommended)
Registration: Now closed

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Keynote: Enhancing Viewer Experience with Machine Learning: A Case Study of the “Royal Wedding: Who’s Who App”

Speaker: Michael Johnson (Chief Commercial Officer, TechVision)

Discover how the “Royal Wedding: Who’s Who” app, developed in collaboration with Amazon, TechVision, and UI Innovations, used machine learning to provide real-time updates on celebrity guests at St. George Chapel. This keynote will delve into how TechVision utilized Amazon Rekognition for instant guest identification and tagging relevant information. Participants will also learn how the team launched this innovative experience within a mere four months using Amazon Elemental Media Services for live video capture and optimization for multiscreen viewing, coupled with Amazon CloudFront for rapid content distribution.

Track 1: Content Creation Presented by Amazon Thinkbox

Production in the Cloud: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Speakers: Sarah Lee (Founder, Amazon Thinkbox) and David Martinez (CTO and Co-Founder, FX Studios)

Cloud production is witnessing unprecedented growth, yet many organizations are still realizing the full potential of cloud capabilities. Join Sarah Lee as she shares insights on how companies are transitioning to cloud-based workflows. David Martinez will discuss how FX Studios has capitalized on cloud technology to address rendering and storage challenges.

Going Remote: Operating VFX Virtual Workstations

Speakers: Clara White (Senior Solution Architect, Amazon Thinkbox), Ethan Brown (Technical Marketing Principal, Teradici), and Paul Adams (CEO, CloudNet)

Learn how Amazon and partners Teradici and CloudNet are facilitating virtual workstation environments for VFX production. This session will explore the use of Amazon G3 instances to create an interactive desktop experience for creative professionals who also need advanced input devices.

The State of GPU Rendering (Panel Discussion)

Moderator: Richard Smith, AWS Connections & Former CTO, DreamWorks

Panelists:

Jenna Collins, Co-Founder & CEO, RenderWorks
Oliver Green, Founder & CEO, GraphiTech
Vanessa Reed, Principal Developer, RayTrace Core software development team, DesignSoft

As GPU rendering technology evolves, many studios are re-evaluating their rendering strategies. This panel will explore the current landscape of GPU rendering, its adopters, and its future trajectory.

Track 2: Content Distribution

Cloud-based Virtual Workstations: A Real World Implementation with Global Media and StudioTech

Speakers: Nathan Roberts (Director of Video Engineering, Global Media) and Alice Thompson (CTO and Co-Founder, StudioTech)

Media and entertainment companies face constant disruption from technological advancements and new business models. In this session, we will discuss how Global Media and StudioTech implemented remote editorial workstations to enhance production efficiency. By adopting cloud-based editing solutions, Global Media has streamlined their operations and increased flexibility, allowing them to quickly scale their workforce beyond traditional locations.

Universal Music Group: Streamlining Content and Workflows with Sony|Ci and Amazon

Speakers: JR Anderson (VP Business Development, UMG) and David Lawson (VP Cloud Solutions, Sony|Ci)

Universal Music Group is connecting fans with their favorite artists by leveraging Sony|Ci and Amazon to revolutionize its operations. This presentation will highlight how UMG is integrating its creative processes and optimizing content accessibility to create new monetization avenues.

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