Press Release: LOS ANGELES/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — CMP Media’s Digital Video Group is proud to announce the return of Digital Video Expo West to the Los Angeles Convention Center, December 4th-9th, for the ninth straight year. This industry-leading event is the core event for professionals working in audio, broadcasting, digital photography, independent filmmaking, lighting, visual effects, video and high-definition technology. Not only will there be exhibits, conferences and Apple and Avid certification training courses, but the sixth-annual DV Film Festival will also be taking place December 7th and 8th.

Digital Video Expo West will provide a platform for market-leading companies such as Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canon, Canopus, JVC, Hitachi, Panasonic, and others, to debut their latest gear and gadgets. Certified trainers will provide instruction on various industry-leading applications, including Adobe Photoshop CS2; Apple DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Motion; and Avid Xpress Pro Editing, Effects, and Film Post-Production. World-renowned speakers will conduct conference sessions on a variety of topics, which will help professionals understand the challenges facing the industry today. Topics include Lighting for the Digital Image, Shooting Documentaries, Hollywood Films and Action Sports, HD Checklist for Motion Graphics Artists, Successfully Producing DVD Projects, Editing HDV, and High-End Results with Digital Video Cameras.

The DV Film Festival will also be celebrating its sixth anniversary this winter by continuing to honor emerging talent by screening independent digital films with intriguing subject matter, robust scripts and foresights that push the digital envelope. For further information, please visit www.dvexpo.com/filmfest or www.dvexpo.com/west

Attendees have several options to choose from including a certification package, a VIP 4-day conference package, a 1- or 2-day conference package, or an Exhibits pass, with conference panel and DV Film Festival upgrade options. Register online at www.dvexpo.com before November 30th and receive an exhibit pass free! For special group pricing, call toll-free at 888-234-9476.

About CMP Media’s Digital Video Group

CMP Media’s Digital Video Group (www.dv.com) has been at the head of the digital video explosion, providing information to professional users since its launch. The mission of the Digital Video Group is to inspire and empower creative professionals by being the industry’s most comprehensive source of tools and technologies through event, online and print channels. Digital Video Expo West leverages other Digital Video Group resources, including DV Magazine, Xtreme Video Magazine, and DV.com, for its experience and leadership position in the professional video industry.

 About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media (www.cmp.com) is the leading integrated media solutions company providing “broad and deep” access to the entire technology spectrum — the builders, sellers and buyers of technology worldwide. The company’s comprehensive database of technology decision makers enables marketers to reach targeted audiences throughout the purchase process with publications, web offerings, face-to-face events, consulting and other marketing services that deliver actionable results.

The event runs from December 4th - 9th at The Los Angeles Convention Center

Apple and Avid Certification Training: December 4-9
Adobe Photoshop CS2 — DV Certification Training — December 5
Conference: December 6-9 DV Film Festival: December 7-8
Exhibits: December 7-9