What is the Future of Media Education?
Silicon Valley Video Summit 2025
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31m
A panel of faculty and industry professionals lead an interactive discussion with the audience about how new digital media, software applications, cloud production, virtual production, immersive technologies, storytelling, and AI may evolve or revolutionize education for film, TV, and media.
Panelists:
Joann Denning, Diablo Valley College, Department Chair of Art Digital Media, Film & Television, and Work Experience
Renard T. Jenkins, SMPTE Immediate Past-President, I2A2 Technologies, President
Mike Whalen, Santa Clara University, Documentary Filmmaker and Chair, Communication Department
Erik Weaver, Entertainment Technology Center, Head of Virtual and Adaptive Production
Moderator:
John Shike, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Key Account Manager; SMPTE, Director of Educators and Educational Institutions
This session was a part of the SMPTE Education Workshop at the 2025 Silicon Valley Video Summit.
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