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DigiScape: Previsualization & Virtual Production

Projecting the mind's eye: technologies & workflows for virtual production planning. Jun 27.

Michael Irwin

Michael Irwin comes to the SIRT Centre having over ten years of post secondary education and an additional ten years of industry experience. As a student, his specializations included gaming technology, 3D modeling, computer science, digital art, fine art, photography and social sciences. His industry experience includes production and post-production for film, TV, video games [...]

Bert Dunk

A native of Saskatchewan, Bert Dunk is recognized as one of Canada’s premiere cinematographers.  Formally trained in New York City at the Germain School of Photography, his career has spanned about 30 years. Well known for his Hawaiian shirts, Bert has shot feature films, television movies, episodic TV and commercials. He has worked for every [...]

Jon Helliker

Before joining Sheridan College as a faculty member in 2005, John worked for over twenty years as a freelance director, production manager, and writer within the Canadian film and television industry. His credits include production management for children’s series television such as Degrassi and OWLTV; multiple series as a writer for TVOntario; and directing of [...]

DigiScape: Making Games Make Money

Industry experts discuss monetizing games, from social, to mobile, to MMOs. April 11.

DigiScape | Tracking The Trends

Forecasting trends in technology, media & telecommunications. Feb 28. Register now!

Duncan Stewart

Back to Tracking the Trends: Technology, Media & Telecommunications Duncan Stewart is the Director of Deloitte Canada Research in the areas of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Life Sciences and GreenTech. He is a member of Deloitte’s national TMT executive team, is a co-author of Deloitte Research’s annual Predictions report on trends in TMT, and is [...]

Reynolds Mastin

Back to DigiScape: New Rules, New Roles, New Relationships Reynolds Mastin is Counsel at the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) where he provides legal and strategic advice on a range of matters, including intellectual property, industrial relations, terms of trade, regulatory proceedings and corporate governance. He is the staff lead for the CMPA’s Copyright, Canada Media [...]

Grant Buchanan

Back to DigiScape: New Rules, New Roles, New Relationships Grant Buchanan is a partner in the Business Law Group at McCarthy Tetrault in Toronto. An experienced communications lawyer, he has focused his practice on broadcast and telecom regulation and Copyright Board work. He has a broad understanding of the communications industry, related agreements, and the framework [...]

DigiScape: I Have an Idea!

Do you have a great idea for a cross- or trans-media project? How will you turn that idea into reality? The DigiScape: I Have an Idea! panel will help screen-based media professionals bring innovative, cross-platform ideas to fruition.    I have an idea…Now what? In today’s landscape, getting your project produced often requires working with companies that [...]

DigiScape: Digital Rights

The DigiScape: Digital Rights panel will help screen-based media professionals manage and leverage their rights on emerging platforms. As producers, writers and musicians, it’s important to understand your rights and how to negotiate and manage them. Learn about the challenges and available opportunities from rights owners and negotiators. As the digital landscape expands, understand how to [...]

DigiScape

“WIFT-T has kept pace as the content production world has transitioned to digital screen-based content. The organization has evolved its programs and partnerships to ensure that the WIFT-T membership has access to digital training and partnering opportunities.” Diane Williamson, President, Digital Wizards Inc.   Launched in Spring 2010, DigiScape is designed to help screen-based media professionals adapt to [...]

Meredith Duncan

Back to DigiScape: New Rules, New Roles, New Relationships Meredith Duncan oversees the strategic development and execution of entertainment-related content on CTV.ca, and was a pivotal member of the site relaunch in September, 2009. Meredith has been working in digital media for over ten years and has held a number of roles, including Web Content Coordinator, Senior [...]

Christine Shipton

Back to DigiScape: New Rules, New Roles, New Relationships As Senior Vice President of Drama & Factual Content at Shaw Media, Christine Shipton develops and commissions dramatic and factual programming for non-lifestyle Shaw specialty channels, including Showcase, the History Channel, and Mystery TV, as well as the priority programming slate for Global Television. Christine joined (then) Canwest in May 2005 [...]