The National Association of Broadcasting (NAB) conference 2024 is one of the most well-attended events in the media & entertainment industry—so, it’s not surprising that the schedule of events is bursting with opportunities to learn from experts & mingle with executives. However, there are truly too many things to do, people to see, and panels to attend, so we’re taking the time here to lay it all out for our community of post production professionals. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of the must-see sessions & events at NAB Show 2024. From media executives leading speaker panels on big-picture trends to granular educational sessions about specific techniques, let this list is your best reference heading into the show. Many of the sessions featured below also require additional credentials, so be sure to double-check!

Post Production World

While this specific area of NAB 2024 requires additional credentials, it’s a hotbed of information for editors, VFX artist, audio engineers, photographers, graphic designers, marketers & more. Take a gander at the full schedule of events, which includes over 200 speaker sessions, “boot camps,” in-depth training sessions & conversations. If there are even just a few sessions that catch your eye, consider getting this pass—these kinds of learning opportunities are unique.

CineCentral

CineCentral, which goes from Sunday thru Wednesday, April 14th-17th, offers programming focused on video/media production and post-production, with speaker sessions from professionals about latest cinematic trends and techniques. New this year are “Open Air Labs,” live demos in the conference center that allow attendees to get hands-on experience to the latest content capture tech in drone use and large-action filming equipment. Sessions details below.

SMPTE’s Future of Cinema

One of the M&E industry’s leading communities, SMPTE connects technology & the creatives that use it on a global scale. This year at NAB, SMPTE is hosting a number of panel events on Saturday, April 13th, that should pique the interest of the most well-turned industry folks. Part of the Core Education Collection, this series of talks also requires additional credentials.

• In-depth look at MSG Sphere Capture Technology
• How Capturing a Musical Event for Global Audiences Enhances the Immersive Experience and Breaks Traditional Barriers
• The Art and Science of IMAX. Check out how IMAX is elevating the movie going experience

Now let’s take a closer look at the NAB 2024 schedule of events, hand-selected for the post production audience. Click the link to see more information on the NAB website.

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Saturday, April 13th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Introduction to Virtual Production

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST

When Does Virtual Production Make Sense?

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

Virtual Production for Content Creators

Network Attached Storage Taking Media Management into the Future

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM PST

Adobe Premiere Pro Boot Camp

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

Designing in Unreal for Virtual Production

3:00 PM - 4:50 PM PST

DaVinci Resolve Colorist Boot Camp

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST

SMPTE Virtual Production Panel

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Sunday, April 14th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Creating Social Media Graphics with Adobe & AI

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST

Type & Title Design the Easy Way

Elements of a Nonfiction Story

Ask Me Anything: AI Post Production Workflow Experts Tell All

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST

The Society of Camera Operators Present: Women Camera Operators Workshop

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

Customizing Adobe Premiere Pro

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM PST

How is Generative AI and Utility AI Impacting Entertainment Media Today?

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

The Evolution of Performance

2:00 - 5:00 PST

The Cut from Rough to Art Workshop

2:30- 3:30 PST

Main Stage: AI in Media and Entertainment

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM PST

Essential Color Correction Techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

Staying Ahead of The Curve: Producing Great Content with Emerging Media Technology

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST

What’s New in DaVinci Resolve

From Illustrator to After Effects: Best Practices

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Monday, April 15th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Managing Proxy Workflows for Video Postproduction

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST

Everyday Efficiency with After Effects

Time Management for Creative Freelancers

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

Unscripted Evolution: How AI is Reshaping Reality TV and Documentaries

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST

CineCentral Craft Clinic: The Power of RED

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

Essential OFX Plugins for DaVinci Resolve

2:00 - 5:00 PST

Main Stage: AI in Media and Entertainment

Script to Screen – The Cinematographer’s Process

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM PST

Master The Essential Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro and After Effects

Classic Looks for Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve

3:30 - 4:00 PM PST

Creator Lab: Creators in Immersive Worlds

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST

How To Be a Freelance Editor in Today’s Market

Cinematography on an LED Volume

Step Away from the Machine: Being Productive Away from Your Desk

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Tuesday, April 16th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

Secrets of the Adobe Premiere Pro Timeline

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST

All About the Pitch: How to Create and Manage the Motion Design Process

Working with 3D models in After Effects

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

PANEL - Generative AI and the Role of the Cinematographer

Creator Economy: Recess Therapy - How a College Thesis Became an Instagram Sensation

The Most Essential Tools for Every Resolve Editor and Colorist

1:00 - 6:00 PT

Designing and Executing THE Action Shot: Motion and Movement Workshop

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST

How to Make Money in the Video Industry in 2024

The Business Skills I Wish I Had Learning Early in My Editing Career

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM PST

Essential Color Correction Techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM PST

Expressing Yourself: Mastering Expressions in After Effects

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM PST

Mastering Filmmaking with ACES: Your Secret Weapon for Color Management

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PST

Multicamera Editing Techniques

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Wednesday, April 17th

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Main Stage: Do What You Can’t with Casey Neistat

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

Character Design and Animation Essentials

Dynamic Duo: Work Faster in Premiere Pro & After Effects

Stay tuned from April 14-17, 2024 as the Suite team heads to Las Vegas for the NAB Show 2024. We’ll be there spreading the good word—how Suite’s cloud storage accelerates timelines for remote creatives & media teams—and ready to answer your questions. Who knows, maybe we’ll even run into you at one of the speaker sessions or panels mentioned in the lengthy post above…

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