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SMS Newsletter
Online Issue #26
February 14, 2002

On March 8 & 9, 2002, PERA, the Production Equipment Rental Association, will present a Midwest regional trade-show "HANDS-ON CHICAGO". The event will feature more than two-dozen leading production equipment suppliers showing their latest gear in an informal-yet-informative, hands-on setting. SMS is proud to be one of the exhibitors along with Arriflex, Angenieux, Lowel, Matthews, Rosco, Lee, Fujinon, O'Connor and numerous others. A full list of exhibitors will be published in leading publications and can be found at the PERA Website.

AATON A-Minima

HANDS-ON CHICAGO is an opportunity for the regional community to see and touch some of the most current equipment used in feature film, television and commercial production. On Friday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., join us for nosh and drinks as we honor Steven Poster, President of the ASC. Throughout both days of the show, some of the vendors will hold seminars on specific pieces of equipment.

Local 600, the International Cinematographers Guild, a show sponsor, will host a panel discussion entitled "New Technologies: Hard Questions". The panel will be moderated by Stephan Poster, President of the ASC and include George Spiro Dibie, ASC and President of Local 600, Pete Biagi, Rusty Burrell, Ted Lichtenheld, Alan Thatcher, Gary Katz, Ben Adams and Jeffrey Blake. Join us for this lively discussion on Saturday morning, at 10:00 A.M.

Trade show hours are Friday, March 8, from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Admission is free; however, only people who are active or involved in the production industry or are qualified students will be admitted. No one under 16 will be admitted. HANDS-ON CHICAGO will take place at Essanay Studio, 1346 North Branch St., Chicago.

Panasonic AJ-HDC27V

SMS is proud to be an exhibitor at HANDS-ON CHICAGO and hopes that everyone will come out and participate. This is an excellent opportunity to see new equipment, renew relationships, and discover items that may make that next job a bit easier or more exciting.

SMS will be showcasing the new Panasonic AJ-HDC27V variable frame rate progressive HD Cinema camera with Angenieux 5.3~61 HD lens, the 16/Super 16 Aaton XTRProd with color flicker free video assist and the A-Minima with video assist and power base. All with a full complement of camera accessories and mounted on O'Connor support. Also featured - Tiffen filters, Steadicam, Micro Dolly, Cam-Rail, Century Precision wide angle lens adapters, Zeiss Ultra Prime Lenses and a lens test chart designed by SMS.

You may register by going to the PERA Website HANDS-ON CHICAGO section or by contacting SMS and we will forward your registration to the proper department. It's a simple process and it's free, so please register today. Any questions, don't hesitate to contact us - 312-440-8963 or E-Mail: smsprod@sbcglobal.net You may also contact us through our Website - http://www.smsprod.com

The IFP/NAMI/COLUMBIA COLLEGE Legal Workshop Series is a huge success.

Two of the most knowledgeable entertainment attorneys in the country (Tim Kelly and Bob Labate) have done an outstanding job of presenting the facts.

There are two seminars remaining. Don't miss them!

• March 2, 2002 - Finding An Audience and Distributing Your Film

• April 13, 2002 - The Special Problems of Documentary Film Production

The seminars are held at the Columbia College Screening Room, #302, 1104 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois

IFPMembers: $10.00 per seminar
Non-Members: $20.00 per seminar

(The series is free for Columbia College Students - ID required)

NAMI presents "AN EVENING WITH JOE SEDELMAIER" You may not recognize his name, but you will definitely recognize his work - Wendy's "Where's The Beef" and "Fast Talking Man" for Fed Ex. He built an international reputation for his highly prized direction of humorous television commercials. His work has garnered countless Clio awards, Gold Lions (Cannes) and numerous others. He was also inducted into The New York Art Directors Club Hall of Fame. Hear his story and see his work. More information on "An Evening with Joe Sedelmaier" to follow.

SMS has designed a camera lens testing chart. Be it film or video, this chart is a must for everyone who shoots. Will be presented in the SMS booth at the Hands-On Chicago trade show - March 8th & 9th. Stop by and check it out.


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