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Next Meeting

Blackmagic Design eGPU, ProRes RAW, and IBC 2018 (Gary Adcock)

DaVinci Resolve 15 (Dan Svoboda)

Date:  Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Time:  6:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Flashpoint Chicago
28 N Clark St #500
Chicago, IL  60602
(enter at 111 W. Washington)

Admission: Cost: FREE for CutCard holders; Admission is only $10.00 for non-members and $5.00 for students (with proof of current enrollment).
Raffle: Tickets may be purchased for $5.00 each. (CutCard holders receive one free raffle ticket)

All attendees must register on Eventbrite for the meeting.  Remember, CutCard holders get automatic Eventbrite registration, so make sure you sign up for that today!

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Gary Adcock and Dan Svoboda will be our featured presenters on September 26th at Flashpoint Chicago, a Campus of Columbia College Hollywood (formerly Tribeca/Flashpoint Academy).

Agenda

  • 6:15-6:30PM President's Welcome / Announcements / Stump the Gurus

  • 6:30-7:30PM DaVinci Resolve (Dan Svoboda)

  • 7:30-7:50PM Networking/Pizza Break

  • 7:50-8:50PM eGPU's, ProRes Raw, IBC announcements (Gary Adcock)

  • 8:50-9:00PM Raffle

We want to extend a huge thanks to Bill Baykan and the good folks at Flashpoint Chicago for their gracious offer to host our group!  We look forward to new and returning spaces hosting our meetings going forward.

Blackmagic Design eGPU, ProRes RAW, and IBC 2018 with Gary Adcock

Our industry is always evolving, and two major advances were released in just the past few months. As you know, Thunderbolt 3 opens up a whole new world of possibilities, and Blackmagic Design is capitalizing on that with their new eGPU.  Now you can take a 13" or 15" MacBook and utilize a full-power graphics card to increase performance 2x, 4x, even more than 7x with applications like DaVinci Resolve.

ProRes RAW, while still very new, is showing some amazing potential.  When ProRes was originally released, it sent shockwaves through the industry. Further iterations like ProRes LT, Proxy, and 4:4:4:4 all filled specific needs for the format.  Now ProRes RAW joins the ProRes family.  Find out what hardware and software companies are supporting ProRes RAW, and why it should matter to you.

Finally, the International Broadcasters Convention in Amsterdam is the second largest broadcast show in the world, so you know there's always going to be some big news coming out of it.  Gary Adcock will share some of the most impactful news.

DaVinci Resolve 15 (Dan Svoboda)

DaVinci Resolve 15 was one of the big announcements at NAB this year. After being in public beta for a few months, it has finally been released. Dan will show us how we can use Resolve, along with your NLE of choice, to make your subject look better; and how we can do it all on a laptop. The power within Resolve 15 is unmatched, and the ease of use is user-friendly as well.  Whether you're a novice at Resolve, or an advanced colorist looking to learn another tool, Resolve is the program for you.

2018 ChicPUG Wrap Party

The weather is getting cooler, and with that comes news of the annual ChiCPUG Wrap Party.  We know how much everyone likes to network with a drink in hand and in a relaxed environment, so ChiCPUG is turning to a new venue this year: Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago.  Their taproom, located immediately adjacent to Cinespace Chicago has ample free parking and a wonderful, lively vibe for our end-of-year party.

Date:       December 5th, 2018
Time:        6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  Lagunita's Brewing Company (The Living Room)
               2607 W 17th St.
               Chicago, IL 60608

Now that you have the date, we hope to see everyone there for another great party of drinks, networking, and prizes!

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