Биография
In 1986, Randall Dark was given the opportunity to view High Definition for the first time and knew it was the future of images. A few short years later, he founded HD Vision in New York City. The company later moved its headquarters to Dallas, then to Los Angeles. Its mandate was to specialize in the growth of High Definition, launching Dark into the position of a technological and creative visionary. An undisputed pioneer in the emerging industry, today, Randall is the creative and marketing force behind Randall Dark Productions, Inc. He received one of the International Electronic Cinema Festival's top honors: The Pioneer Award, bestowed in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the success of High Definition. He is a member of the Television Arts and Sciences Academy and is one of a select few members of the Consumer Electronics Association's Academy of Digital Pioneers, a group recognized for their efforts implementing Digital Television in the United States.
Recognized globally as an expert in emerging technologies, Randall has spoken to audiences at events including: MIPCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival, CASBAA Hong Kong, Banff World Television Festival, National Association of Broadcaster's Convention, International Electronic Cinema Festival, Infocomm, Consumer Electronic Show, HDExpo, World Television Forum, creaTVty Zurich, Canadian Association of Broadcasters Convention, Hollywood Post Alliance, New York State Bar Association, Bear Stearns Media Conference, NATPE and Playback Forum (Toronto) where he served as the Keynote Speaker.
Dark and his companies have been involved in over 2000 HD projects including feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, corporate presentations, product launches and live events.
In 2007, the Maxell Corporation presented Dark its Independent Filmmaker Award for Achievement made during the making of "Closing Escrow". HD Programs directed by Dark have also received awards from CEA, Telly, IECF, Communicator, Aurora, Axiem, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Videographer, The American Corporate Video Awards and Cinema Chicago.
