Who: “Slumdog Millionaire’s” Chris Dickens, Editor, and A.R. Rahman, Composer/Performer
What: An Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) hosted presentation at NAB 2009 with this year’s Academy Award® Winning Editor Chris Dickens and Academy Award Winning Composer/Performer A.R. Rahman of “Slumdog Millionaire” will offer an engaging look at their collaborative efforts and the creative process behind the audio and video workflows for one of 2008’s most watched and loved films in the world.
When: Monday, April 20, 2009, 4:00 PM PDT – 5:00 PM PDT
Where: Avid Booth #SU902, Las Vegas Convention Center
Details: In its ongoing efforts to provide greater access to industry professionals, Avid has arranged for a special guest appearance from “Slumdog Millionaire’s” Editor Chris Dickens to be joined in conversation with Composer/Performer A.R. Rahman (“Jai Ho,” “O’Saya”). Chris and A.R. will take the audience through an exclusive behind-the-scenes discussion to dissect the film’s audio and picture elements, showcasing the artistic workflow that set the stage for the year’s most popular independent film to soar to the big screen and into the hearts and minds of film viewers across the world.
The entire presentation will be available as a podcast after the conclusion of the event. To watch the video, subscribe to the Events Rewind Podcast or Events Rewind Blog on Avid Community. To learn more about “Slumdog Millionaire,” visit Avid’s customer showcase and read stories on the picture and sound workflows.