“TechFestNW is where you’ll explore the best of tech trends- from Artificial Intelligence to cannatech- in an up-close and personal way.
With four tracks of content- Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Lifestyle Tech, and Digital Storytelling- there’s truly something for everyone with an eye and ear for the tech universe.
Carefully curated speakers bring their stories to the main stage; workshops bolster their messaging with intimate gatherings; meetups draw you together to network and mingle; demo alley boasts the coolest new gadgets; and PitchFest NW showcases the best and brightest startups from all over the world. Continue reading... “TechFestNW Kicks Off Today!”
“Grimm” has made Portland home for 7 years, hired around 1,000 people (80 percent of the crew have been local, and about 250 full time crew), spent a little over $55 million each year, and has helped many vendors and support businesses expand in equipment and employees, as well as showcase Portland’s varied locations. The show leaves behind a honed, skilled crew, and world class vendors and services. Last week, The Portland Buisness Journal took a look at all the angles on what the show has brought to Oregon – read more in the links below. Continue reading... ““Grimm” – Gone, But Not Forgotten. PBJ Sums Up 7 years and 6 Seasons”
With the advancements in LED lighting fixtures and HMI ballasts, controlling light fixtures with DMX signals has become both easier and much more precise. These advancements have ushered in new possibilities for control which is both quicker, easier and more economic than ever before.
While DMX control has been common in Theatrical settings for quite some time, only recently has advances in fixture design made this practical for TV/Film sets. DMX 512 is the standard communication protocol used in Entertainment industry products. Continue reading... “The Digital Revolution in Lighting”
You are cordially invited to join OMPA members and other industry supporters on Friday, May 1, 2015 for the SourceOregon Directory Release Party, sponsored by Koerner Camera Systems & Rogue Ales with additional generous support from Dollar Rent-a-Car. This evening of libations, conversation, and celebration of the 2015 SourceOregon publication is not to be missed.
WHAT: SourceOregon Release Party, sponsored by Koerner Camera Systems and Rogue Ales. WHEN: Friday, May 1st from 4 to 8 PM WHERE: Koerner Camera Systems – 2323 N Williams, Portland 97227
When Perry sent me an email letting me know that he had purchased a jet airliner mock up I knew I had to go check it out. While one or two options for filming in an airliner exist, none present an option that is logistically straight forward and simple. Shooting inside a real plane is of course the most realistic but the process is complex. Everything, including all crew and equipment, must pass through security and the crew is matched up with TSA agents inside and outside on the tarmac. Continue reading... “Welcome To PixAir!”
Of the five major broadcast television networks’ 23 new one-hour dramas offered up last year, only two were filmed in Hollywood. State tax incentives from outside California have successfully lured many productions to other economies, and created a growing market for a variety of property owners in Oregon as location providers. Indicating the extent to which films are made outside the confines of studio lots in America, about five years ago- when California still commanded the lion’s share of the film location market -Los Angeles County issued permits for over 30,000 film location days, with about 75% of Southern California’s location filming shooting in private residences. Continue reading... “Tips For Renting Your ‘Hot Property’ As A Film Location”
You’ve heard recently how interested we are in Oregon’s digital medial companies pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling. Well now you can see some of the work for yourself at Design Week Portland’s event “Blurred Lines” which is being presented by AIGA Portland. Check it out! Continue reading... “Behind the Scenes of AIGA’s “Blurred Lines””
Organization – The Oregon Story Board is a 501C6 organization that actively promotes the growth of digital media production in Oregon through investments in Incubation, Education, and Industry Development.The Oregon Story Board is currently funded primarily through the state of Oregon’s innovation initiative called the Oregon Innovation Council (Oregon Inc.).
Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Oregon Story Board’s digital media business accelerator, and will seek out and secure additional public and private investments to expand the reach of the organization. Continue reading... “Job Posting – Executive Director of Oregon Story Board”
As we move into another busy production season and a new fiscal year, we wanted to proactively answer a few questions about the Oregon Film & Video Office, a/k/a/ The Governor’s Office of Film & Television, a/k/a Oregon Film. 
Experience 
Mike Green, Oregon Business, 
With the advancements in LED lighting fixtures and HMI ballasts, controlling light fixtures with DMX signals has become both easier and much more precise. These advancements have ushered in new possibilities for control which is both quicker, easier and more economic than ever before.
While DMX control has been common in Theatrical settings for quite some time, only recently has advances in fixture design made this practical for TV/Film sets. DMX 512 is the standard communication protocol used in Entertainment industry products. 
