Steve Schklair, 3ality Technica’s CEO, has been working at the forefront of new technologies for most of his career. Schklair is dedicated to advancing and developing S3D in the motion picture and the real-time broadcast of S3D programming especially sports and sporting events.
Schklair's vision to attain the most perfect and easy to capture S3D images remains true to the technology's potential—changing how audiences experience movies, episodic television, and sports programming. As a result, the company has been noted for leading the S3D movement, shooting the first live S3D broadcasts from the NFL, the BCS Championship, a variety of programming for BSkyB, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup. With Schklair at the helm, 3ality Technica systems and technology have gone global and are being utilized in countries such as Japan, Korea, Australia, the UK, Russia, India, and in Latin America.
Recognized as an international S3D expert, Schklair contributed to the 2011 book, ‘3D TV and 3D Cinema’, written by Bernard Mendiburu with Yves Pupulin. Schklair recently presented the key-note at 3D Masters in London, at Dimension-3 in Paris, IBC in Amsterdam, and he provided the key-note at the University of China’s opening of their new 3D school. Schklair is intensely in tune with what is happening in the S3D world as it relates directly to advancements in S3D technology and its applications in a variety of platforms.
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Ms. Douglass is Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer of 3ality Technica. A Certified Public Accountant for over 25 years, she has developed an extensive background in entertainment industry management, finance, and operations. Prior to joining 3ality Technica in 2007, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at Technicolor Entertainment Services. For over 14 years, she was an executive at Paramount Pictures in positions ranging from Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations in the Home Entertainment division to Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance. Earlier, she worked in a variety of roles for media companies such as MCA Records and Columbia Pictures, beginning her career as an auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the entertainment division.
Douglass also serves on the board of directors of First Entertainment Credit Union and the advisory board for the Entertainment and Tourism Management Center at California State University, Fullerton. In addition, she serves on the board of directors at the Taproot Foundation as Finance Committee Chair.
Douglass holds a BS in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a MBA from the University of Southern California.
Howard is a member of 3ality Technica's lead team, whose responsibilities include facilitating 3D live broadcasts to theaters and homes. He is also responsible for managing the development of the only complete stereoscopic post production tool set in the industry. Mr. Postley also designed and launched the first all digital 3D online post facility at 3ality Digital. Previously the CTO of Synapse Technologies (founded by Robert Abel), Mr. Postley's varied background includes writing for industry publications and being a member of the SMPTE 3D Standards Committee. He has an installation of the most complex consumer multimedia product developed to date on display at the Library of Congress.
Mr. Postley frequently teaches and lectures on topics related to media and technology at universities. At UCLA, he majored in Computer Science and Graphic Arts. He also completed the entrepreneur's program at the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH) and has completed relevant coursework at the Harvard Business School.
Sharon Martin, SVP Business Development, has an extensive background in partnership transactions that drive significant revenue and high strategic value, specializing in online, mobile, social media, and search. She was previously a Senior Business Development Executive & Strategic Analyst for Microsoft. Her leadership and expertise helped Microsoft define the "next generation" of entertainment technology business models by creating deal structures that drive revenue, optimize consumer experiences, and enhance product performance for the MSN online portal and other Microsoft platforms. She has a wide range of experience in the entertainment media, online, and mobile markets and leverages this background to develop innovative partnerships between technology, entertainment and media companies. Prior to joining Microsoft, Sharon was an Agent at Creative Artists Agency and held leadership positions at Verizon Ampd Mobile and Messina Baker Entertainment. Her work at 3ality Technica includes developing key partnerships in the film, episodic television, and themed entertainment attraction markets, as well as seeking out new opportunities for the company's technology and systems.
Ted Kenney creatively and logistically manages clients through all phases of the S3D production process and has established a reputation as the industry's leading producer/director for S3D live broadcast.
Ted's production credits span across nearly every genre. From film to television, from scripted entertainment to live events, Ted's experience is invaluable to each of 3ality Technica's projects. Whether producing a film such as U23D, or directing live action events such as FIFA World Cup Beach Soccer, Ted Kenney seamlessly integrates both creative vision and logistical expertise into every production.
Recent achievements have included producing the concert portion of the Katy Perry Part of Me, and producing and directing Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Tour for EPIX, and Alter Bridge at Wembley Arena in the UK. He is noted for producing and directing the first live concert broadcast in S3D, The Black Eyed Peas at the Staples Center, and the first six episodes of the Guitar Center Sessions featuring Peter Gabriel, Jane's Addiction, Buddy Guy, The Cult, Joe Bonamassa, and Kenny Wayne Sheppard. Both shows took home top honors at the International 3D Creative Arts Awards. The Black Eyed Peas production won for best live event of the year, while the Guitar Center Shows won best music series. Ted also Directed John Fogerty's acclaimed return to Royal Albert Hall in London.
Before joining 3ality Technica, Ted established The Real World as a dynasty in reality television programming for MTV, producing the flagship show's top two rated seasons of the twenty season juggernaut run. While keeping true to his flexibility Ted also was Executive in Charge of Blue Collar TV Special.
In the early stages of Ted's career, he produced concert events including Rush in Rio, and Courtney Love's Celebrity Skin concert, as well as special sporting events like the popular Rock n' Jock property for MTV. In addition, Ted worked a variety of shows including the 1998 and 1999 MTV movie awards, thirty episodes of FANatic, while also overseeing all news programming and specials on the west coast for both MTV and VH1. Ted's other credits include shows for ESPN, Keenan Ivory Wayans, four separate Friars Roast for Comedy Central, Howard Stern Specials, and several high profile live events such as President Clinton's Inaugural Gala, The Centennial Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Paralympics Opening Ceremonies, and Radio City’s Halftime Show for Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII.
Ted is a member of the Producer's Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and received his Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from Florida State University.
Christian Gebhardt, General Manager of 3ality Technica Germany, has an extensive background in counselling globally acting companies in legal and business affairs.
Prior to joining 3ality Technica, Mr. Gebhardt worked many years as an attorney for national and international law firms, such as McDermott Will & Emery, where he also spent several months in the Chicago based headquarters. Mr. Gebhardt has a wide range of experience in the areas of Labor Law, Commercial and Corporate Law as well as cross-border M&A transactions, including litigation and arbitration. During his practice, he was focused on advising international companies in the technology and entertainment industry on legal, business and strategic matters of their German business.
Mr. Gebhardt studied jurisprudence at the University of Wuerzburg, where he also took his Ph.D. with a doctoral thesis regarding direct democracy in the parliamentary system.