Agenda (subject to change and availability of artists) -

6:45- 7:15PM - Stump the Gurus
Join guest Gurus TBA as they will attempt to answer all of your questions and solve all of your problems concerning Resolve, FCPX, Avid, Premiere Pro, getting a job and Networking. And anything else you can think of. If they can't solve your problem or answer your question, then you go home with a problem, but you still got out of the house, so that's not a bad thing.

7:20 - 7:35 - Return of Anouncements
New to LA? Looking for a job? Offering a job? Looking to collaborate? Got a show you want people to watch? Just want to say hello? This is your time.

7:35- 8:15PM - LucidLink - David Leopold and Katie Wade
Unlocking Creative Potential with The Cloud.
Many people use the cloud for file transfer or additional compute. But that’s just the beginning. The cloud can serve as a transformative tool giving time back to creatives, enabling new nonlinear workflows and providing access to a global talent pool, all enhancing the final creative output. Join Katie Wade (Casual) and David Leopold (LucidLink) to learn how teams can use the cloud to streamline user experience in ways never before possible, collaborate across distances and provide creatives the time and resources to be their most creative.

About David Leopold
David Leopold has served as an editor, motion graphics artist, producer, post supervisor, and nearly everything in between in the media and entertainment industry. Over the past two decades, he has worked with some of the biggest names in television, most recently at ViacomCBS, where he has created content of all types, including long-form series, short-form digital, concert specials, promo campaigns, and the 2014 documentary feature R.E.M. by MTV.  In recent years, his focus has shifted to devising and implementing solutions to the challenges of the creative community. In his current role with LucidLink), Leopold brings remote collaboration solutions to the global creative community.  His ultimate goal is to ensure that creatives are spending their time being creative.

About Katie Wade
Katie Wade is the U.S. Head of Post Production at Casual with 9 years of experience in editing, motion graphics, and media management. She joined Casual in 2018 and brought with her editing experience from commercial work for national clients with VMLR&Y in Kansas City and internal corporate communications at Endeavor in Beverly Hills. Her editing portfolio at Casual ranges from narrative stories highlighting small business owners to fully animated explainer videos. As U.S. Head of Post, her drive for efficiency has helped simplify remote workflows and streamline the U.S. post-production process, making large-scale productions more accessible.

8:15PM- 8:40PM - Break
This is the most important part of the show. It's networking time. This is a great opportunity to not only ask questions and get problems solved, but to meet people that just might change your life. Special thanks to Cornelius Miller for donating snacks and drinks.




8:40PM - 9:25PM - What's New in DaVinci Resolve 19 - Jason Bowdach
Blackmagic Design just released Davinci Resolve 19 (in beta) and professional colorist Jason Bowdach will share his 10 favorite new or updated features to the industry-leading NLE and finishing suite. It’ll be an equal mix of edit, color, effects, and (even) audio so there will be something for everyone. 



About Jason Bowdach
Jason Bowdach, CSI is a professional colorist and finishing artist based in Los Angeles, California. His credits span feature film, broadcast television, and streaming platforms with clients including Adobe, Amazon, Google, Hyundai, Fox, and Disney. 

He’s the founder of PixelTools, a company dedicated to improving the filmmaking process through its development of artist-focused color grading tools and training. 

Outside of his grading and development work, Jason writes and teaches about color and post workflow for companies such as Mixing Light, Lowepost, TAC Resolve, and Adobe and hosts the Color & Coffee podcast. He’s a proud member of Colorist Society Hollywood, a professional organization representing colorists and NABET Local 53.