NAB Show
CineCentral
Sunday, April 19 – Wednesday, April 22
Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
CineCentral is the gathering place for NAB Show attendees looking to build practical skills in cinematic storytelling, production techniques and the tools shaping today’s industry. This interactive space features live demonstrations, expert-led training and immersive, hands-on learning experiences for cinematographers, directors, camera operators and content creators.
Located on the Central Hall show floor, CineCentral is a must-see destination for hands-on learning and cinematic innovation.
Inside CineCentral 2026
In 2026, CineCentral focuses on smarter, more efficient storytelling: creating high-impact content with tighter budgets, shorter timelines, and delivery across multiple formats and platforms. Sessions are led by industry professionals with real-world experience and expertise, delivering practical, hands-on demonstrations of today’s leading cinematic tools and technologies.
2026 Topics Include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Block and framing for 16×9 and 9×16
- Cinematic lighting on a budget
- Vertical production
NEW! CineCentral Open Houses:
Daily open houses welcome all NAB Show attendees interested in getting hands-on with professional production gear and learning directly from CineCentral experts. Participation is included with an NAB Show pass at no extra cost.
2026 Sponsors
Workshops
Register for our workshops to gain practical skills and real-world insights through a suite of sessions covering vertical production, cinematic techniques, budget-smart filmmaking, creative problem-solving, lighting and emerging technologies, including AI.
| Hands-on Techniques, Motion and Movement | NAB Non-Member Rate | NAB Member, Government and Student Rate |
|---|---|---|
| The ABC’s of Vertical Production | $125 | $99 |
| Framing and Blocking Cinematic and Vertical | $250 | $200 |
| Hands on Techniques, Motion and Movement | $425 | $325 |
| Buy All Three (save 20%) | $640 | $499 |
| The Storyteller’s Guide to Production on a Tight Budget | NAB Non-Member Rate | NAB Member, Government and Student Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budgeting, Crewing and Schedule | $125 | $99 |
| On-Set Hacks to Keep Production On Time and On Budget Without Compromising Creativity | $250 | $200 |
| Buy Both | $300 | $239 |
| CineCentral Workshops | NAB Non-Member Rate | NAB Member, Government and Student Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest Production Challenges and Gear Hacks That Get Your Shot | $250 | $200 |
| Cinematic Lighting on a Tight Budget and Schedule | $125 | $99 |
| Welcoming AI and New Technology: On Set and In Production | $125 | $99 |
Conference Speakers
Hisham Abed
Director
Team Deakins
Creative Partnership
Noah Miller
Independent Professional
Katie Eleneke
Independent Professional
Pamela Berry
Live Cinema Services
Matt DeJohn
Editorial Workflow Manager
Blackmagic Design
Mike Nichols
Partner/Chief Growth Officer
Live Cinema Services
John Racine
Creative and Technical Director
Rogue Labs
Brandt Wille
Co-Founder/President
Live Cinema Services
Aaron Latham-James
Co-Founder/CEO
Live Cinema Services
Eric Zucker
'A' Camera Dolly Grip
Independent Professional
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Julien Jarry
David J. Frederick
Cinematographer
Independent Professional
Michael Bravin
Founder
The Digital Picture Company
Workshops and Theater Sessions
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
C6944 CineCentral Theater
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