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Date

March 8-11, 2012
12Noon-9pm

Location:

Look for THX in the Memory World Booth # 6276 at level 6 Suntec City Convention.

Singapore Int’l Convention & Exhibition Ctr‎
Singapore
6337 2888
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Who: Geoff Tully, technology development director at THX
What: Mr.Tully will present a paper entitled, “Getting Creative Intent to the Viewer” on THX Media Director
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 15.5:15pm to 5:45pm on

Description:

Capturing and refining creative intent in post is a science, an art form, as well as a labor of love that all members of the HPA understand and is a passion. A continuing frustration for many on the creative side is the challenge of reproducing the creative intent within the home theater environment. THX has been developing content-related metadata capture and distribution that can enable CE devices to automatically select appropriate audio and video playback settings based on the content. At CEDIA 2011, a THX Media Director enabled system was demonstrated on Blu-ray disc (the Star Wars Blu-ray box set) using a Blu-ray player by Dune HD and an Elite display. Integration of support for metadata processing in CE devices and transport via HDMI was announced by several key IC/SoC manufacturers, including Silicon Image and Analog Devices. At CES 2012, THX showed compatible devices by Epson and Indy Audio Labs. Rovi DVD and BD authoring tools already support the encoding of this metadata, but also announced at CES was support from authoring facilities BluFocus, Deluxe and re:fine.

THX will provide an overview of the workflow involved in creating and assembling metadata for optical media and OTT (streaming/download) content, and show how this facilitates delivering creative intent in the home.

In addition, THX is hosting three Breakfast Roundtables during the event, which are open to all attendees:

Optimizing the Consumer Experience with Metadata

Date/time: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012; 7:30-8:30 AM
Moderator: Geoff Tully, THX

Will I need color management once I have ACES?

Date/time: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; 7:30-8:30 AM
Moderator: Kevin Wines, THX

The Evolution of the Grading Suite

Date/time: Thursday, Feb. 16; 7:30-8:30 AM
Moderator: Hugh Heinsohn, THX

THX will also have a demo table in the Demo Room where we will be showing the latest version of THX Media Director and cineSpace.

For additional details on location, pricing, etc. please visit the Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) Tech Retreat website.
http://www.hpaonline.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=130712&orgId=hopa


]]> http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/thx-participation-at-the-hollywood-post-alliance-hpa-tech-retreat/feed/ 0 http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/calm-act-audio-loudness-standards-measurments-and-control/ http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/calm-act-audio-loudness-standards-measurments-and-control/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:07:41 +0000 rhennigan http://www.thx.com/?p=7564 THX Audio Consultant Lon Neumann will address a special joint meeting of the following organizations on best practices for complying with the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act:
• Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• Broadcast Technology Society (BTS)
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
• Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Time: 5:30 PM Refreshments and Social Hour

6:30 – 9:00 PM Technical Program

Location: NBC, 30 Rockefeller Plaza; New York City

Guests and Non Members Welcome. Refreshments will be served.

You must register to attend: http://smptenyfeb2012meeting-flyer.eventbrite.com/

Please register EARLY, as the facility will likely reach capacity quickly.

Background

On December 15, 2010, the CALM Act was enacted into law. Subsequently, this past December the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adapted regulations as to controlling the relative loudness of commercials based on ATSC Recommended Practices A/85 – Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television.

NY SMPTE Program

This program will provide a brief synopsis as to how loudness should be measured and how consistent loudness levels can be maintained using the practices described in ATSC A/85 and then segue into the FCC parameters and mandates that will be required by broadcasters and media content providers by December 13, 2012.

About Lon

Lon Neumann is a consulting engineer for THX and provides services to manufacturers, engineering companies, systems integrators, broadcasters and producers. His practice encompasses a focus on loudness management and surround sound management – including workflow-analysis, facility-design, product development, systems integration, loudspeaker/room-alignment, calibration and correction, metadata authoring/management, and standards-compliance for production, post production, ingest, distribution, and transmission. Lately, he has been conducting in-depth training seminars on the ATSC A/85 recommended practice for establishing and maintaining audio loudness for digital television. Lon wrote the chapter on digital audio in the American Society of Cinematographers’ Video Manual. He was the audio columnist at Television Broadcast magazine. He created and taught programs on the fundamentals and applications of digital audio technology at UCLA. He was the session chairman for Digital Interface at an Audio Engineering Society convention, and conducted a workshop on digital troubleshooting techniques at an AES convention. Lon Neumann is a member of AES, SMPTE and STE.

]]> http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/calm-act-audio-loudness-standards-measurments-and-control/feed/ 0 http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/smpte-hollywood-new-technologies-for-cinema-audio-presentation-and-film-restoration/ http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/smpte-hollywood-new-technologies-for-cinema-audio-presentation-and-film-restoration/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:44:34 +0000 rhennigan http://www.thx.com/?p=7500 Date & Location

Roush Media
84 East Santa Anita Ave, Burbank, CA 91502

Wednesday, January 25, 2011

Doors open at 6PM. First presentation starts at 6:30PM

Seating is limited so please RSVP at the following link:
http://hsmptejanuary2012.eventbrite.com/

Description

Auro 3D 11.1, the Next Dimension in Theatrical Sound – Barco and THX will present the creation of the next generation of 11.1 3D sound systems for cinemas. Following will be a short film explaining the production process by the team at Skywalker Sound to create the 11.1 Auro 3D mix for Lucasfilm Ltds latest film, Red Tails. Red Tails is the world’s first 11.1 soundtrack released to theaters and opens nationwide January 20th.

New Approaches to Film Restoration in an ACES Environment – Image Systems will discuss The ACES environment and how it offers the potential for improvements in how film material is restored. Its wider gamut can allow more original content to be recaptured, processed and distributed as the original filmmakers intended. Combining ACES with OpenEXR and HDR tools provides even more latitude for uncovering the beauty and original intent of archival footage while simultaneously allowing for a “future-proof” Digital Master.

]]> http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/smpte-hollywood-new-technologies-for-cinema-audio-presentation-and-film-restoration/feed/ 0 http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/thx-home-theater-trivia-challenge-the-%e2%80%9cthx-trivia-challenge%e2%80%9d-official-rules-regulations/ http://www.thx.com/consumer/special-events/thx-home-theater-trivia-challenge-the-%e2%80%9cthx-trivia-challenge%e2%80%9d-official-rules-regulations/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:21:29 +0000 rhennigan http://www.thx.com/?p=6616 NO PURCHASE OR CONSIDERATION OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, TAXED, OR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS

HOW TO ENTER

The Entry Period for the daily Grand Prize drawing begins on or about 1:00:00 PM PST on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 (“Start Date”) and ends at 1:00:00 PM PST on Thursday, September 1, 2011 (“End Date” and such continuous dates, the “THX Trivia Challenge”). The THX Trivia challenge, consisting of 5 questions, will be posted to the THX Facebook page at approximately 1:00:00 PM EST on Tuesday August 23, 2011 . Participants who complete the THX Trivia challenge by answering all 5 questions correctly and receive a score of 100%, will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win the Grand Prize. You may complete the THX Trivia Challenge through the Wildfire application on the Facebook Platform. You can also find the application on the “THX Trivia Challenge” tab on the [THX Ltd. Fan Page on Facebook], by using the widget on the THX website and by clicking the link provided on the THX Twitter page. Limit one entry per person. Entries that do not comply with these official rules & regulations (“Official Rules & Regulations”) in all respects are ineligible and void. All dates are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of THX Ltd. (“Sponsor”).

ELIGIBILITY

Participation in the THX Trivia Challenge is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years or older at time of entry and have internet access. Employees of THX Ltd., participating advertising and promotion agencies, prize suppliers are not eligible.

RANDOM DRAWING

Four (4) Grand Prize Winners will be chosen at approximately 2:00 PM PST September 1, 2011 among eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The drawing shall be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions are final with respect to all aspects of the Sweepstakes. Prizes are not transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions are allowed except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater approximate value due to prize unavailability.

By entering the THX Trivia Challenge, you agree to have your name displayed on any THX Ltd. website, Twitter or other social media sites without any fee or other form of compensation.

ODDS OF WINNING

The odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.

THE FOLLOWING PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED

One complimentary seat in either the THX Certified Professional Home Theater Level 1 or THX Certified Video Calibration Level 1 education class will be awarded. All prizes are awarded “as is,” and cannot be returned or exchanged in any way.

THX Certified Professional Home Theater Level 1 – September 11, 2011, 9am – 6pm

THX Certified Professional Video Calibration Level 1 – September 11, 2011, 9am-6pm

For more information on these courses go to: http://www.thx.com/inside/september-2011

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Entrants must meet the eligibility criteria and enter in the manner described above. By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules & Regulations and the decisions of the Sponsor which shall be final and binding in all respects. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED). Entries that fail to comply with these Official Rules & Regulations shall be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human error, technical malfunctions, lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software, inability to access any Web site or online service, or any other error or malfunction, or late, lost, misdirected, invalid, incomplete or illegible entries, including without limitation any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer resulting from any cause, including without limitation by downloading any materials related to the Sweepstakes or Sponsor. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. The Grand prize winners will be required to complete, sign by witness of notary, and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability release.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

All applicable federal, state/local laws and regulations apply. Each potential grand prize winner must execute and return to Sponsor a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility /Prize Acceptance Form in form provided by Sponsor within seven (7) business days of notification of winning. Noncompliance will result in forfeiture of prize and disqualification in which case an alternate winner will be selected in accordance with the above procedures. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and affiliated entities, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, and representatives, from any damage, injury, death, loss, claim, action, demand, infringement of any intellectual property rights, or any other liability that may arise from their entry, acceptance and/or use of any prize or their participation in this Sweepstakes, or from any misuse or, malfunction of any prize awarded. Sponsor has the sole and binding right to decide all matters and disputes arising from the Sweepstakes and its determination shall be final and binding on all entrants. The value of the prize may be taxable as income. Winner is required to comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local taxes that become due with respect to the prize. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and waive any and all rights to claim ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or in the Sweepstakes itself. Acceptance of prize constitutes consent to use winner’s name, photograph, voice, statements made by or attributed to winner, and likeness for editorial, advertising, publicity, and legitimate business purposes (including but not limited to print, broadcast, and internet), without further compensation, except where prohibited. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes; to be acting in violation of the Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. All questions, comments or complaints regarding the Sweepstakes should be directed to Sponsor.

NOTIFICATION

Sponsor shall notify winner by email within one (1) business day after selection. Winner shall have three (3) business days from transmittal of notice to respond and claim a prize. If Sponsor is unable to contact Winner or if Winner does not respond within three (3) business days, the prize will be forfeited, the entrant will be disqualified, and another potential winner will be selected by the judges, as necessary. In case of a dispute related to the identity of an entry, the entry will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the username which made the entry. The “authorized account holder” is that person or entity who is assigned the username. Potential winners may be required to provide credible evidence to prove that the potential winner is an “authorized account holder” of the account associated with the winning entry.

FULFILLMENT

Winner will be contact on September 1, 2011 via email and given a complimentary seat in the class they have specified.

LIMITATIONS

Sponsor reserves the right to clarify or correct any typographical, printing, computer programming, calculation, or operating errors associated with the Sweepstakes at any time, including during the Sweepstakes Period. In the unlikely event that Sponsor is unable to continue the Sweepstakes or provide the prizes for any reason, including but not limited to: computer hacking, tampering, virus or bugs, delay or failure to act, bankruptcy, negligence, or unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, Sponsor shall not be held responsible for cost or delivery of obligations or prizes as defined by these rules. Sponsor is not responsible for Winner’s travel expenses (ie lodging, air fare, etc.).

CAUTION

ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE THE SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANTS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

WHO WON

The name of the winner will be posted on www.thx.com , Twitter and other social media sites for two months after the Sweepstakes has ended.

SPONSOR

The Sponsor of the Daily THX Trivia Challenge is THX Ltd., 1600 Los Gamos Dr., Ste 130, San Rafael, CA 94903.

PRIVACY

Sponsor will be collecting personal data about entrants in accordance with its privacy policy. Please review Sponsor’s privacy policy at www.thx.com. By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to Sponsor collecting and using your personal information and you acknowledge you have read Sponsor’s privacy policy.

CHOICE OF LAW

Except where prohibited by law, all entrants agree that any disputes, claims and causes of action, or any issues regarding the construction, validity, and interpretation or enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsor, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect any other provision so long as the general intent of these official rules remains in effect.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to THX Ltd. and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for THX to send subscriber’s company updates and announcements.

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