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Sony Creative Software, developers of award-winning applications for video, audio, DVD and Blu-ray production, and AMD, a leading global provider of innovative microprocessor and graphics solutions, invite you to attend their 13th annual open house to hear exciting new product announcements about Sony's professional line of multimedia production software applications. This year's speakers harbor a lustful taste for adventure, life, and the latest in production technology, and bring it all together to create some of the most exciting content around. Don't miss this year's event!

Online Registration is now closed.

If you would like to attend the event, please stop by the
Sony Creative Software NAB Booth at Hall C 5, Booth #C11001.

With over 25 years in filmmaking and television production, as well as fifteen years of experience lecturing on film and digital media, Christopher R. Coppola has established himself both as an expert and auteur. He's been recognized by Hollywood Reporter as one of eleven people shaping the future of the film industry. When he's not in front of a camera or a classroom, he's the Director and CEO of Christopher Coppola Enterprises/PlasterCity Productions Inc., a full-service creative and production studio, and the Founder and CEO of Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH), a non-profit organization that brings digital empowerment and education to underserved communities and individuals worldwide.

To date, PAH has held over 44 digital media festivals, called PAH-FESTs, across the US and internationally. Through these festivals, PAH brings technology, education, and community engagement by supporting artistic express through digital storytelling. Christopher's work with PAH includes Vegas^® Pro and Movie Studio as the editing platforms of choice.

When he's not busy democratizing media, Christopher produces his TV show "Biker Chef," wherein a "biker dude rides the lonely highway with a cat in goggles, cooks experimental gourmet cuisine and breaks bread with people from all walks of life." As Biker Chef, Christopher shows his taste for the unconventional. At this year's User Event, he'll also share a Taste of Vegas.

Filmmaker and adventurer Justin Fornal's alter ego Baron Ambrosia has been nominated for multiple Emmys, and won for Best Narrator/Host in the television series Bronx Flavor. Aside from his TV show, Justin has produced two acclaimed cult-favorite independent films. Justin is also executive producer, host, and writer of The Culinary Adventures of Baron Ambrosia, currently airing on the Cooking Channel. When not filming, Justin can be found spelunking NYC's five boroughs, or, as a member of the National Explorer's Club, traveling to exotic international locales.

Melanie Ball, senior alliance manager at AMD, has over 14 years of experience in the Media & Entertainment market sector. Her experience in marketing and technology partner management have contributed to AMD's growth. Melanie, who represents AMD at numerous industry and 3^rd party conferences, strongly believes that the power of the right graphics backbone can push the boundaries of software applications like Sony Vegas Pro and is excited to be part of this ever growing community of artists and creative professionals.

Ric Viers is considered to be the world's largest independent provider of sound effects, with over 250,000 sounds and more than 600 sound effects libraries to his credit, including titles for Sony Creative Software with his company, Detroit Chop Shop. His sound design work can be heard in countless productions across television, film, radio, and video games. Ric is the author of "The Sound Effects Bible," a comprehensive guide to recording, editing, and designing sound effects.

Douglas Spotted Eagle, audio/video professional, is Managing Producer for Sundance Media Group, Inc. and VASST, and has received Grammy^®, DuPont, Peabody, and Telly awards. He has authored numerous books and DVDs on media production. He's an accomplished aerial photographer and remains active as a multimedia producer, trainer, and presenter, utilizing the latest technology as part of his workflow.

AMD FirePro™ W5000 is the most powerful mid-range workstation graphics card in the market. It delivers significantly higher performance than the competing cards measured against a wide set of parameters and in real world workflows.

Online Registration is now closed. If you would like to attend the event, please stop by the Sony Creative Software NAB Booth at Hall C 5, Booth #C11001.