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BUSINESS & Entertainment - James Cameron and Vince Pace to Deliver 2011 NAB Show Opening Keynote Address
James Cameron's films have blazed new trails in visual effects and set numerous performance records both domestically and abroad. His films have earned numerous nominations and awards from a variety of organizations, including "Titanic"’s 14 Academy Award nominations (a record) and 11 Oscars (the most any movie has received), which included Cameron's wins for Best Picture, Best Direction and Best Editing. "Avatar" won Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Picture, and won three of the nine Academy Awards for which it was nominated.
WASHINGTON -- (BUSINESS WIRE) Thursday April 07, 2011 Filmmaker James Cameron and acclaimed cinematographer and CEO of PACE, Vince Pace, will deliver the opening keynote address on Monday, April 11 at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Cameron, the creative force behind the two highest grossing motion pictures of all time, and Pace, a world-renowned visual effects visionary and 3D innovator, will discuss recent developments and innovations in 3D technology and storytelling and future implications for the entertainment industry at large. James Cameron's films have blazed new trails in visual effects and set numerous performance records both domestically and abroad. His films have earned numerous nominations and awards from a variety of organizations, including "Titanic"’s 14 Academy Award nominations (a record) and 11 Oscars (the most any movie has received), which included Cameron's wins for Best Picture, Best Direction and Best Editing. "Avatar" won Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Picture, and won three of the nine Academy Awards for which it was nominated. "Avatar"’s astonishing cinematography and success is the result of a collaboration between director James Cameron and cinematographer Vince Pace. Individually and collectively, James Cameron, Vince Pace and FUSION 3D have captured some of the world's most captivating images and productions of our time including "Avatar," "Tron: Legacy," "Aliens of the Deep," "Ghosts of the Abyss," "Titanic," "The Abyss," "Expedition: Bismark" and "U2 3D." Over a decade ago, Cameron, Pace and President of PACE, Patrick Campbell, shared a desire to revolutionize the entertainment experience. Together, they developed innovative technology for the most advanced stereoscopic acquisition system ever created, known as FUSION 3D. FUSION 3D is now the most utilized, creative and proven 3D and workflow system available today. Cameron/Pace's technology and innovation has resulted in over $4.6 billion in box office receipts and major 3D benchmarks recognized within the industry, including the epic action adventure, "Avatar." The NAB Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With nearly 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors, the NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, the NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. PACE is a company specializing in digital camera systems including FUSION 3D, Underwater 3D and 2D. Based in Burbank, CA, PACE houses a full creative and technical team that infuses "Imagination through Innovation" into major motion pictures, live sports experiences, concerts, music videos and more. PACE has played an extensive role in virtually every noteworthy 3D production to date in both live and recorded environments including "TRON: Legacy," "Resident Evil: Afterlife," "Avatar," "Sanctum," "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," "The Final Destination," "Step Up 3D," "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour," "Journey to the Center of the Earth," 2010 Masters Golf Tournament, ACC Championship, 2010 Old Spice Classic, X Games 16, College Football Week, NBA Finals and All-Star Games, U2 3D and more.
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