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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

NAB 2015

Bob Gundu said:
I'm pretty sure I'll be there. BTW, I'm hearing some rumours about Lomo introducing some new anamorphics at NAB.
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Bob! I swear, if this happens, and they are reasonably priced… oh man!!
 
No rumors of workshops at this NAB to date....its almost Valentines RED, where is the love ;)
 
Many years ago, when I worked for Digital Processing Systems (DPS), NAB was considered the largest trade show in the world. Does it still hold that title? I'm not sure if "largest" meant greatest number of vendors or number of visitors, though.

Dave
 
Based on the tech whispers going around, this years NAB should be a very good show. RED will have a lot of competitors stepping up to take a swing at them and the companies making software/hardware and other stuff will have some exceptional product offerings coming out next year.
 
Bob Gundu said:
BTW, I'm hearing some rumours about Lomo introducing some new anamorphics at NAB.
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don't know about this NAB, but yes, they're working on the new line of anamorphic lenses, i just got reply from LOMO's vice president, he was nice and even came forward with the question if 'we' have any wishes or concerns they would keep in mind during development. My only request was - please place them in the price range of CP2s :)
 
How much does NAB 2015 cost in order to get onto the general floor, including the Red booth? What type of pass do people generally buy?

Thanks,
Mike
 
You can usually find sponsors and partners that offer free Floor Exhibit passes (meaning no conferences or lectures). Just google NAB free tix and a few should show up.
 
Yes so many vendors will get you a free pass.

One from DotHill has the code attached I do believe.
 
I will be there, going to be shooting some time lapse of Veags for Emotimo and displaying it on their 4k TV next or same day. Swing on by the booth and check out the TB3, it can hang with a scaled down epic when if not in the wind. TB3 is an amazing product for motion controlled time lapse and comes in at a really good price point.
 
For anybody who's attended NAB before, there's usually an Alumni registration option that gets you free exhibits pass anyway. But yeah, most vendors give out free codes. I probably have a few dozen proliferating all the spam that shows up in my inbox.
 
Here are my cardinal rules for NAB: (guys feel free to dispute or add to or whatever)...

1. The best way to get to and from the Airport is the shuttle. (Bell Trans or other $7 + tip). …unless you're loaded, then take a limo.


2. Go out and buy the most comfortable pair of walking shoes you can find to wear while you're walking the exhibit. This is MY #1 rule. Don’t go to NAB without them.


3. The exhibits are open for 3 and 1/2 days. You will need that entire time to cover all that is there.


4. Whatever you think your trip to Vegas is going to cost… Double it.
(if you’re on a budget, you can break this rule if you’re really thrifty)


5. If you are on a tight budget, stay in a hotel that’s close to the convention center. I’d recommend the Riviera. It’s not the nicest hotel by any means but it’s budget priced and it’s close.


6. Take whatever star rating your hotel is rated at and subtract AT LEAST one star. That goes for ALL hotels.


7. When traveling up and down the strip, take the monorail if you can (you can buy a multiple day pass) or take a cab. It’s WAR on the sidewalks of Vegas. DO NOT WALK THE SIDEWALKS (unless you're just a masochist, then go for it). I wouldn’t call it dangerous. It’s just that people have zero courtesy.


8. If you like to gamble. Set aside the amount of money you’re willing to lose at the tables and be prepared to lose it.


9. IF you do chose to walk: When reading a map of Vegas, whatever you think the distance is from one point on the strip to another, you're wrong. It’s twice as far.


10. Seek out the good restaurants. The bad food in Vegas is really bad but the good food in Vegas will be a highlight of your visit.
 
Joe Kleber said:
...10. Seek out the good restaurants. The bad food in Vegas is really bad but the good food in Vegas will be a highlight of your visit...
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Any suggestions?

The last two times I just ate wherever and didnt get sick :)
 
Sticky toffee pudding at Gordan Ramsey steakhouse at the Paris
90-day dry aged Bone-in rib eye for two at Carnevino (If they have the 240-day dry aged, worth trying too)
Bacon wrapped shrimp at Jean-Georges in Aria

I have eaten at most of the high end steak houses. I try a new one each visit. Can't eat two nights in a row anymore though. :) SW is nice at the Wynn. The Cut is okay, far from my favorite. Prime is nice. (I like the butter dish that has some mashed potatoes in it) STK is loud when the DJ starts.

I don't eat buffets as they make me nauseas.

There is a café at NYNY called Americas that has chicken wings I like. The skin is nice and crispy.
 
I wish they still did All-in Film. That was some of the most fun I've had at NAB.
 
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