Dubbed the “Pierce Silverman Show,” Jerry Pierce and Leon Silverman closed the HPA Tech Retreat Supersession with an interactive look at the future. They asked questions about the industry, as the audience held up red or green index cards to respond yes or no.
Among the questions/answers/findings:
–Will digital acquisition dominate filmmaking within five years? A lot said yes, but response was quite mixed.
–Will Blu-Ray replace DVD? Most said no.
–Hardly anyone said they currently use BD Live.
–Most believe that in 10 years they will not be buying packaged media anymore.
–Do you want 3D sports? Most said yes.
–Do you want 3D at home? Most said yes
–Will the industry solve the piracy problem in 10 years? Most said no. A lot think the volume of piracy will go up.