IDEA: Information Display and Entertainment Association

Small Group Sessions include meetings of IDEA’s six various breakout groups (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, minor league, university) and over 40 seminars (covering over 25 topics) in the four tracks being offered this year:

User Groups offered by our Allied members allow for those currently using the featured product to work directly with the experts in that equipment to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest features. Additionally, those interested in learning more about the equipment can hear what current users have to say.

Specialty Lunches introduce members of similar interests at a regular IDEA lunch event for an informal opportunity to network. This year's specialty lunches include facility, lacrosse and marketing.

Case Study: Dallas Cowboys
Wednesday @ 9:45 - 10:45

David Belding, Mitsubishi Electric
Mark Stross, ANC Sports
Chris Williams, WJHW

From construction to Sunday Night Football, hear how Jerry Jones' vision came to life. Intended Audience: Anyone interested in learning about the creation of Texas' Taj Mahal.

Case Study: New York Mets
Tuesday @ 2:30 - 3:30

Tim Gunkel, New York Mets
Steve Serfling, Daktronics

A review of the challenges and lessons learned during the design, construction, and first season of real world use of the A/V, Scoreboard and broadcast cabling systems at Citi Field. Including some things we did right, and some things that we wish we had been smarter about. Intended Audience: If you are building a new stadium, or renovating your control room, there will be info that helps you make the best decisions you can.

Case Study: Yankee Stadium
Monday @ 2:00 - 3:00

Steve Kuebler, New York Yankees
Steve Serfling, Daktronics

See New York's $1.5 billion new stadium and its state of the art technology. Learn how this equipment is being utilized and what challenges it has presented. Hear about the "greening" of the Yankees, as the recycled existing displays to their spring training facility. Intended Audience: Those interested in seeing the latest technology and learning how it fits in day-to-day operations.

Case Study: University of Florida
Wednesday @ 11:00 - 12:00

Mark Eisenstadt, University of Florida/Daktronics
Jeff Chenery, University of Florida

This seminar examines the challenges of a large-scale re-fit of an 85 year old stadium. The presentation includes a discussion of the Public Relations considerations related to the installation of a multi-million dollar project in the midst of campus-wide budget cuts. Intended Audience: Anyone charged with retro fitting new equipment to older facilities, or those making major renovations in the current economic environment.

Case Study: Vancouver Canucks Production Suite Renovations
Tuesday @ 1:15 - 2:15

Stuart Reynolds, Acoustic Dimensions

The discussion will focus on the consulting process that went into the planning of the new facility and the resulting features of the renovations including interesting camera integration and nuances of the control room integration. Intended Audience: Anyone looking at upgrading some or all of their equipment.

Video Production & HD (7 Courses)
Track Leaders: Krista Salley, Keyframe & Scott Simpson, Cincinnati Bengals

This presentation will introduce the concepts of nonlinear editing and explore all the basic features of the Media Composer system, including digitizing and organizing source footage, editing sync and non-sync material, trimming sequences, editing audio, adding effects, creating titles and outputting work.Intended Audience: This seminar is intended for those with little to no knowledge of the AVID system and wish to gain information to make educated cross comparisons to other products.

AVID Work Flow Efficiencies: Advanced
Tuesday @ 9:00 - 10:30, Repeated Tuesday @ 10:45 - 12:15

This presentation will explore workflow efficiencies for the experienced editor. It will cover the how and why of operating a system in order to reach streamlined, creative end solutions. Intended Audience: This seminar is geared toward individuals currently using the AVID system on a limited basis and would like to explore how the system can simplify and add creative elements to their presentation.

Digital Asset Management & Production Workflow in the Video Replay Environment
Wednesday @ 9:45 - 10:45, Repeated Wednesday @ 11:00 - 12:00

This presentation will explore the concepts for all digital workflow, managing media from replay servers to editing systems with dedicated archival storage. Intended Audience: Anyone who is interested in concepts for all digital workflow, managing media from replay servers to editing systems with dedicated archival storage.

Lighting and Shooting on Green Screen
Tuesday @ 1:15 - 2:15, Repeated @ 2:30 - 3:30

This instuctor led class will focus on the basic principles of shooting on Green Screen including lighting the backdrop and subject, reducing spill light and camera setup. It will also cover some of the most common mistakes and how to prevent them. Intended Audience:This class is for those with limited green screen experience or those who need a refresher. Attendees will have the option to participate in a hands-on demonstration.

Advanced video shooting topics will be covered in this presentation, including lighting, camera settings, composition and framing, and depth of field. Outdoor shooting considerations will be discussed. Intended Audience: Those with shooting experience who would like to learn techniques to help produce higher-quality video footage.

Video Production on a Budget
Monday @ 2:00 - 3:00, Repeated Wednesday @ 9:45 - 10:45

This presentation will explore low cost, high impact video production techniques. Staffing and equipment considerations will be discussed in addition to techniques to simplify the production process. Intended Audience:This presentation is intended for those looking for ideas to streamline their production and meet budgets, without compromising quality.

This seminar will provide a better understanding of the technological implementation of WiFi/Web replay for cell phones and hand held device replay. Intended Audience: Anyone who is interested in providing replays directly to fans in the venue via their cell phones and other hand held devices

What's New in Daktronics Control Systems
Monday @ 9:15 - 10:45, Repeated Monday @ 11:00 - 12:30

This presentation will cover the new Daktronics Show Control System (SCS). SCS is the powerful merger of control software, data integration, playback hardware and image processing technology to form a single, comprehensive production solution. Powered by the SCS Software Suite, the system combines feature-rich content compositing, seamless clip delivery to multiple displays and live video control to create a fully scalable product that can easily adapt to any production environment. Intended audience: Anyone who is interested in learning more about the new Daktronics Show Control System.

Want to learn how to use the latest and greatest interactive text HD/SD features in your game presentations? Txtstation has developed the most creative tactics to engage fans, build databases, and drive sales for your sponsors. We also have teamed up with Daktronics, ANC, Mitsubishi, Click Effects, Chyron, and VizRT to allow texting features to run on their systems. Tactics include: Text to screen, Picture to Screen, Text to the ribbon boards, Tattle Text, Text alerts, Race games, Text Scavenger Hunt, Text to Win, Polling, Ratings, and much more.

TSE will be doing a demonstration of the GameTime PRO system including tips and tricks. GameTime PRO is an internet based game management program used by teams and schools of all levels nationwide to streamline games, produce scripts and generate sponsorship proof of performance reports among many other features.

Please be advised that breakout sessions ARE NOT repeated. Each breakout session is a new offering, often with continuing discussions from the previous breakout. Please contact your Advisory Representative for specifics regarding your breakout. Additionally, breakout sessions are open ONLY to members of the particular breakout.

2010 Seminars