[csaa-forum] Producing Interactive TV Seminars Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane

Thu Apr 28 09:32:19 CST 2005

Hi list, sorry for those who already got this on fibreculture, just  
thought it sounded really interesting for CS people too...

Producing Interactive TV Seminars - Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane
  The Australian Film,Television and Radio School Television Department  
and the Australian Film Commission are presenting a full day seminar in  
Sydney on Friday 6th May , a half day seminar in Melbourne on Monday  
9th May and a half day seminar in Brisbane on Tuesday 10th May, aimed  
at television producers and program makers who want to keep up to date  
with what's happening in Australia and internationally with the  
production of digital interactive and multi-platform television  
programs.

  Each seminar will feature a presentation by iTV pioneer Gary Hayes who  
will share his experience of numerous interactive TV successes with the  
BBC. He will be joined by some of Australia’s leading industry  
practitioners who will provide valuable insights into how to plan and  
produce interactive and multi-platform television, and explore  
opportunities they present for greater engagement with audiences.

  Program details of the seminars are outlined below and PDF brochures  
and registration forms are downloadable from the AFTRS website:  
www.aftrs.edu.au

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Sydney iTV Seminar - Friday 6th May 2005

Program

9.00am REGISTRATION

9.15am INTERACTIVITY ON ABC 2
  How interactive programs will work on the new digital  
television/broadband channel ABC 2, and what they are looking for in  
interactive content. Chris Winter, Manager ABC 2

10.15am INTERACTIVITY AND TV DOCUMENTARY AUDIENCES
  4 Corners’ approach to engaging TV documentary audiences with  
interactive broadband and ancillary content. Bruce Belsham, Executive  
Producer, 4 Corners,ABC TV

11.15am BREAK

11.30am PRACTICAL TIPS FOR iTV & MULTI-PLATFORM PRODUCERS
  The lessons learnt from the production of the interactive drama Fat  
Cow Motel, and current planning for the upcoming interactive TV and SMS  
project Housemates. Nathan Mayfield & Tracey Robertson, Producers,  
Hoodlum Active

12.30pm THE BIG DAY IN - REALITIES OF iTV PRODUCTION
  How the successful iTV applications for Channel V’s Big Day In  
coverage were produced. Ben Richardson & Melissa Gay, iTV Producers,  
Channel V, FOXTEL

1.30pm LUNCH

2.00pm PAST CASE STUDIES AND FUTURE SERVICES FOR iTV AND IPTV
  The development of iTV programs which successfully engaged British TV  
audiences, and future trends in interactive content and TV via IP  
(Internet Protocol). Gary Hayes, iTV Producer & Consultant, ex-Senior  
Producer, BBCi

4.00pm BREAK

4.15pm PIRACY IS GOOD!: NEW MODELS FOR TV DISTRIBUTION
  TV producers and broadcasters see internet-downloaded television  
programs as a threat to their audiences – and their
  revenues. New economic models which connect producers directly to  
their audience can mean a win-win-win for producers, advertisers, and  
viewers. Mark Pesce, Lecturer, Interactive Media, AFTRS

5.15pm Finish

Date: May 6, 2005
  Days/Times: Friday, 9.15am - 5.15pm
  Course Fee: $80, $40 concession
  Venue: AFTRS, Main Theatre, corner Epping and Balaclava Roads, North  
Ryde
Bookings: AFTRS Student Centre on (02) 9805 6444 or email:  
infonsw at aftrs.edu.au

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Melbourne iTV Seminar - Monday 9th May 2005

Program

1:45pm REGISTRATION

2.00pm PAST CASE STUDIES AND FUTURE SERVICES FOR iTV AND IPTV
  The development of iTV programs which successfully engaged British TV  
audiences, and future trends in interactive content and TV via IP  
(Internet Protocol). Gary Hayes, iTV Producer & Consultant, ex-Senior  
Producer, BBCi

4.00pm BREAK

4.15pm PIRACY IS GOOD!: NEW MODELS FOR TV DISTRIBUTION
  TV producers and broadcasters see internet-downloaded television  
programs as a threat to their audiences – and their
  revenues. New economic models which connect producers directly to  
their audience can mean a win-win-win for producers, advertisers, and  
viewers. Mark Pesce, Lecturer, Interactive Media, AFTRS

6.15pm Finish

Date: May 9, 2005
  Days/Times: Monday, 2pm - 6:15pm
  Seminar Fee: $30
  Venue: AFTRS, 144 Moray Street, South Melbourne
Bookings: call 1300 131 461 or  email: infonsw at aftrs.edu.au

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Brisbane iTV Seminar - Tuesday 10th May 2005

Program

1:45pm REGISTRATION

2.00pm PAST CASE STUDIES AND FUTURE SERVICES FOR iTV AND IPTV
  The development of iTV programs which successfully engaged British TV  
audiences, and future trends in interactive content and TV via IP  
(Internet Protocol). Gary Hayes, iTV Producer & Consultant, ex-Senior  
Producer, BBCi

4.00pm BREAK

4.15pm PRACTICAL TIPS FOR iTV & MULTI-PLATFORM PRODUCERS
  The lessons learnt from the production of the interactive drama Fat  
Cow Motel, and current planning for the upcoming interactive TV and SMS  
project Housemates. Nathan Mayfield & Tracey Robertson, Producers,  
Hoodlum Active

6.15pm FINISH

Date: May 10, 2005
  Days/Times: Tuesday, 2pm - 6:15pm
  Seminar Fee: $30
  Venue: AFTRS, Level 2, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 420  
Brunswick St
Bookings: call 1300 131 461 or  email: infonsw at aftrs.edu.au

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  TV Producers, Directors, Segment Producers, Reporters, Researchers,  
Editors, Program Developers, Executive Producers, Commissioning  
Editors, Schedulers and Programmers, TV and Media Educators and  
Trainers, Media and Cultural Studies Academics, Media and  
Communications Students and TV Web Designers. Whether you work for a  
network or an independent production company in Documentary, Drama,  
Entertainment, News & Current Affairs, Factual Programming, Sport or in  
Advertising Agencies and TVC Production, or in TV and Media Education  
the interactive and enhanced TV opportunities of digital television and  
multi-platform technologies are changing the way you need to produce  
programs and engage audiences.

  Andy Nehl
  Head of Television
  Australian Film Television and Radio School
  Tel: 02 9805 6422, Fax: 02 9887 1030, Mobile 0419 295380
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