With NAB 2018 on the way, here’s what you need to know before you go, including the big announcements we’ve heard so far.
If you have ever been to an NAB trade show, you know that it can be a real challenge to navigate. Almost every major player in the industry will be there to present their new products, so trying to visit all of them, plus events, can be a hassle to plan. But you’re in luck. We’ve collected a few of the major events you’ll want to attend, as well as some key booths to visit.
The Creative Master Series
The Creative Master series at this year’s NAB includes the key players from some of this past year’s hottest TV shows and movies. You won’t want to miss these. (All of these events will be held in S222-S223.)
The VFX Wizardry Behind Stranger Things 2
Date and Time: Sun. Apr. 8, 2:00 – 3:15 pm
“Black Panther”: Telling a Superhero Story Like No Other
The American Cinema Editors (ACE) guild will be producing this show, so if you are an aspiring editor trying to rub elbows with the big boys, this is the event to go to.
Date and Time: Mon. April 9, 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Janusz Kaminski: Three Decades of Image Making
This event is put on by the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), so it would be a great place to make contacts if you are looking to join.
Date and Time: Mon. April 9, 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
Future of Cinema Conference Keynote
This Future of Cinema conference keynote is a culmination of the other 10 events in this category for that day, which will address the different avenues that cinema can take in this emerging digital world. the speaker at this event is the business developer at Samsung Electronics, Christopher Buchanon.
Date and Time: Sun. April 8, 9:55 AM – 10:25 AM
Location: S222-S223
Booths to Check Out
Canon
Canon is coming in hot at this year’s NAB, having already announced three brand-new additions to their roster. They also have one of the biggest booths on the floor. Here’s what to keep your eyes peeled for in their booth:
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Canon EOS C700 — Canon’s first full frame cinema camera. This beast records in 5.9 K RAW footage at 60fps, and has 15 stops of dynamic range.
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20mm Cine Prime Lens — This lens was released alongside the C700 and finds its place among the rest of Canon’s Cine Prime lens kit, which ranges from 14mm-135mm.
- New 4K HDR Displays
You can check out Canon’s booth at #C4325.
RED Digital Cinema
Having just released the GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor, RED is ready to rock at NAB. If you haven’t heard much about the sensor, check out this promo:
They are sure to have this tech on display at NAB, so go give them a visit at #N201LMR, N202LMR, and N204LMR.
DJI
DJI already released most of their new tech this year at CES 2018, but there are rumors that they may be releasing the highly anticipated successor to their drone line, the Phantom 5. Visit #C2207 to see if there’s any truth to these rumors.
One More Thing…
Make sure to check out Shutterstock’s very own booth this year. Stop and say hi, and take a chance at winning something cool . . . We’ll be at booth #C3333.