AES Vienna Keynote Speech by Helmut Voitl

AES 122nd Convention Keynote Speaker Helmut Voitl directed his
first documentary series in 1968. From 1992 - 1996 he dramatized the
Austrian Polar Expedition of 1872-1874, filming on location in the
Russian High Arctic.

Entitled: "Sound and Emotion: The Power of Audio in Storytelling,"
Voitl's AES keynote address will explore the critical role audio plays
in the storytelling process. A vital means for implementing
understanding of the world around us, sound is a powerful medium for
emotional content. Filmmakers have long used these powers for
translating their storytelling to the audience in sublime and
occasionally drastic ways. In his presentation Voitl will address
various methods for engaging sound to augment, embellish or contrast
visuals. He is currently working on a new feature film, White Clouds
Island, on location in the High Arctic.

Set for May 5 - 8 at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the 122nd
AES Convention will provide a comprehensive range of audio technology.
Special programs focusing on Live Sound, Broadcast Audio and Archiving
will highlight three of the most important topics in audio today.
Inter-related groups of Papers, Workshops and Tutorials have been
developed to address the primary issues, Technologies and applications
within these areas. The AES is the only international convention where
audio is the main theme.

The AES 122nd Pro Audio Expo & Convention preliminary program and
related details are available at http://www.aes.org, as is
registration information.

Formed in 1948 by a group of concerned audio engineers, the Audio
Engineering Society counts over 14,000 members throughout the U.S.,
Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The AES serves as the
pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical
information for the industry. For additional information visit
http://www.aes.org