Make Your Mark — Chicago, IL ,Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:00 PM—7:00 PM

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Make Your Mark — Chicago, IL
Ignite your potential!If you're serious about growing your skills as an artist and professional, knowing what it really takes to advance your career will be a key part of your success. The Make Your Mark event is your opportunity to get free insider advice from a host of industry veterans in audio, film, video and animation on how to stand out and get noticed.
Join us at Flashpoint Academy, Chicago's first Digital Media Arts College, and learn what it takes to take your career to the next level. Plus, experience the latest and greatest innovations from Avid, Digidesign, Softimage and M-Audio and check out Flashpoint Academy's state-of-the-art production facilities.Register now!
When/Where
Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:00 PM—7:00 PMFlashpoint Academy28 N. Clark St.Chicago, Illinois 60602http://www.flashpointacademy.com/
Located in the historic Burnham Center, Flashpoint Academy sits across from Daley Plaza and City Hall. Find Flashpoint Academy using Google Maps.
Agenda
2:15-3:00 pm
Registration
3:00-3:15 pm
WelcomeKurt Krinke, Account Manager, Avid Technology
3:15-4:00 pm
Making It: Insider Advice on How to Stand Out and Get NoticedModerated by Tom Duff, President of Optimus and A.I.C.EJoin local professionals: John Binder, Cutters; Mike LaBellarte, Outsider; Carlos Lowenstein, Whitehouse; Jon Adler, Daily Planet; and Sean Berringer, Red Car for a panel discussion of today’s digital media creation industry and what it takes to make it in the business.
4:00-7:00 pm
Reception/Open HouseTour Flashpoint Academy’s new facilities, featuring the latest Avid, Digidesign and Softimage gear.