The Central Penn Adobe User Group (CPAUG) is a free, official Adobe User Group for people of all skill levels and professions who use Adobe software in the Central PA region. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds and include print and web designers, developers, photographers and freelancers. Most people are in college or older but we are open to all ages and skill levels.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
February Meeting - Recap
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Open Screen Project Fund: Calling all developers
The Open Screen Project Fund is a US$10 million market development fund that will provide grants to developers in order to accelerate the creation of applications, content, and services that leverage the Adobe® Flash® Platform and run across mobile, desktop, and consumer electronics devices.
The global initiative was created to fuel innovation by directly commissioning select developers to create innovative applications and by providing education, support, and distribution guidance. Adobe and Nokia are the first contributors to the Open Screen Project Fund.
What can I build?
The Open Screen Project Fund is seeking applications in the following focus areas: entertainment, business, social networking, productivity, gaming, travel, multimedia, health, finance, weather, sports, news, education, and more. The key will be creating applications that work across multiple devices and leverage Adobe Flash Lite® software, the Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR® runtimes, and the Nokia platform.
How to apply
- Fill out the Open Screen Project Fund Form.
- Visit the Adobe Mobile and Devices Developer Center to learn how to create applications based on the Flash Platform.
- Visit Forum Nokia to learn how to reach millions of mobile devices worldwide with your applications.
More questions? Read the FAQ.
Monday, February 23, 2009
February Meeting - Flash Film Fest, Logo Design & Contest
Time: 6-8PM
East Shore Area Library - Computer Lab, 1st floor (basement)
4501 Ethel Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Free WiFi for all DCLS card holders
No food or drink is allowed in the computer room
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Save 20% on all Adobe products!
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3) The custom URL can be used only one time, and only by the requester. Additional program terms and conditions are detailed at the URL referenced above.
If you have additional questions or would prefer to place your order by phone, contact Adobe at 800-585-0774.
Flash for mobile 2010
Adobe wants everyone to know that its fully-featured Flash Player, not the dinky lite version, will be available on many mobile phones . . . in 2010. So hang tight until then. The phones that will support Flash 10 include the Palm Pre, Nokia S60 models, Android phones, and Windows Mobile (but we already knew about those last two). Seriously, Adobe has been working on this for how long now? Maybe it is waiting for phones to come out with their own special Flash graphics processors.
Conspicuously absent from this vaporware announcement is the iPhone. Apple still thinks Flash is a resource hog and likely has some other business issues with it (even though Adobe is waiving its license fee for Flash on mobile devices).
Adobe cannot afford to continue to be invisible on mobile phones. To spur developers to create mobile Flash apps, it also announced a new $10 million fund in conjunction with Nokia around its Open Screen Project. The fund will provide grants to developers who create mobile apps that run on the Flash platform (including Adobe Air apps), Nokia phones, and other devices.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Adobe Adds Video Streaming to Scene7 Hosted Media Platform
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jan. 26, 2009 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Adobe® Scene7® eVideo Streaming Solution, a new addition to the Scene7 hosted rich media publishing platform. The new offering leverages ubiquitous Adobe Flash® Platform technologies, enabling users to easily upload, transcode, edit, manage and stream content on the Web. Designed for eCommerce and multi-channel marketing companies, the new Adobe Scene7 eVideo Streaming Solution is ideal for producing online product demonstrations, advertising, training and more. It will be available as part of Scene7 Enterprise Unlimited Edition or as an add-on module to the standard Scene7 Enterprise Edition.
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About Scene7
The Adobe Scene7 hosted rich media platform is an easy-to-use streamlined publishing system for cross-media workflows. It is an industry-leading solution for eCommerce and multi-channel marketing companies worldwide who need to publish rich content to engage their audience and drive online business
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Conference: Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise
Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise 2009 |
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - Friday, March 27, 2009 |
Philadelphia Marriott West |
111 Crawford Avenue |
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
Featured speakers include jQuery creator John Resig; Seam development team member Dan Allen; Spring Framework core developer Mark Fisher; Groovy and Grails core developer Jeff Brown; James Ward of Adobe Systems; POJOs in Action authorChris Richardson; Agile Manifesto co-author Brian Marick; David Black (author of Ruby for Rails and The Well-Grounded Rubyist); Ezra Zygmuntowicz (co-founder of Engine Yard and creator of the Merb framework); and Jascha Franklin-Hodge (co-founder and chief technology officer of Blue State Digital, the company that helped create and manage Barack Obama's online social network).
This annual conference sponsored by Chariot Solutions drew an overflow audience in 2008 and returns in 2009 with expanded content for both a technical and an IT executive audience. For software developers, the conference will feature world-class speakers closely aligned with a wide range of application frameworks, including Spring and Ruby on Rails as well as Integration/SOA, Cloud Computing, and Web Applications.
For IT executives, Chariot has brought to the table real-world case studies on how new technologies are both lowering costs and driving business growth. Everyone attending this year’s Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference will walk away with a better understanding of the latest trends in open source and Java, as well as insight into how these technologies can strengthen the enterprise IT foundation.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
JobOp: Lead Coldfusion Architect
Lead Coldfusion Architect
Company: | TEKsystems | |
Location: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
Category: | Information Technology Jobs | |
Rate: | Based on experience. | |
Job Type: | Contract-to-Hire | |
Posting ID: | 1878710 | |
Posting Date: | 2/7/2009 | Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies |
Lead Coldfusion Architect Job Description:
Our client, located in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, is currently seeking an experienced Coldfusion Applications Architect to join their enterprise information technology team on a six (6) month contract to hire basis.
On a day-to-day basis candidate will perform the following:
¿ Provide technical leadership and management on complex, enterprise development efforts.
¿ Oversee other architects and developers in team lead role.
¿ Drive projects forward including finalization of business requirements and overall management of technical project plan.
¿ Provide estimates and scheduling information.
¿ Effectively work with multi-discipline teams to represent including business areas, requirements, legacy system architects, and quality assurance staff.
¿ Involved with all aspects of System (Software) Development Lifecycle across all projects of web application development.
¿ Interpret business requirements to create detailed application design specs.
¿ Communicate and negotiate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff.
¿ Design and Develop Internet applications using a variety of Web server technologies including HTML, COLDFUSION, JAVA and others.
¿ Possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of IT
¿ Perform architect testing of all web products to ensure conformity to technical and business requirements and standards.
¿ Recommend system and process design changes.
¿ Maintain technical skills and provide guidance to development staff.
¿ Perform work independently with little supervision.
¿ Provide problem resolution from both a technical and business perspective.
¿ Assist in resolving process issues through independent research and by meeting with users.
¿ Provide detailed time estimates to application development leader.
¿ Provide weekly time reports and participate in staff meetings
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
ColdFusion Systems Architect
- Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality.
- Ability to perform work which requires a great deal of attention to detail.
- Ability to create and sustain positive relationships with members of the business units.
- Proficient with OO concepts and how they apply to design and architecture.
- Proficient in COLDFUSION 6/8.
- Proficient in MVC design patterns.
- Knowledge of Web Service technologies.
- Knowledge of IBM MQ Series
- Knowledge of DB2 and SQL concepts.
- Knowledge of XML/XSLT/FOP
- Knowledge of Web Security (keys, certificates, trusts, etc.)
- Knowledge of Rational System Architect (RSA)
Minimum Experience and Training:
Applicants must have 5+ years of IT experience with at least 2+ years in a technical team role. Applicants for this position should have a strong knowledge of ColdFusion, object-oriented design concepts, and SQL. Applicants MUST have two years of ColdFusion programming experience.
Required Skills for Lead Coldfusion Architect Job:
- EXPERIENCE MAINTAINING COLDFUSION 6 & 8 ENVIRONMENT ON WINDOWS PLAT
- EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTING AND DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS IN COLDFUSION 6 &
- EXPERIENCE TUNING JDBC DATABASE RESOURCES WITH D
- EXPERIENCE WITH WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION
- EXPERIENCE WITH WEBSPHERE APPLICATION SERVER
- EXPERIENCE WITH JAVA DEVELOPMENT
About TEKsystems:
Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V
Contact Information
Darrell N Mudd | Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job" section at the top of the pageNeed Directions? Get office driving directions with Google Maps |
dmudd@teksystems.com | |
TEKsystems - Harrisburg, PA | |
4392 Sturbridge Drive Suite 102 Harrisburg, PA 17110 | |
TEL: (717) 526-1944 TEL: (888) 768-3946 FAX: (717) 526-1988 |
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
JobOp: Cold Fusion Architect
Company: | TEKsystems | |
Location: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
Category: | Information Technology Jobs | |
Rate: | Based on experience. | |
Job Type: | Contract-to-Hire | |
Posting ID: | 1876826 | |
Posting Date: | 2/4/2009 |
Cold Fusion Architect Job Description:
Our customer here in Harrisburg is in need of a qualified cold fusion developer/architect to join a long term contract engagement opportunity. There is a right to hire option, pending performance. This opening requires design and development of Internet applications using a variety of Web server technologies, primarily cold fusion.
To qualify for this job, candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years experience working with Cold Fusion versions: 6.x, 7.x and 8.x. Outside of Cold Fusion, other skills that are sought after include: object-oriented design concepts, SQL, HTML, JAVA and/or additional web development tools. Applicants should be comfortable in a team lead role. Leadership and management skills are important in order to lead full SDLC efforts.
Best applicants will be local to the South Central Pennsylvania area within commuting distance to the downtown Harrisburg area. All of the work will be onsite; our client would prefer someone within driving distance to the Harrisburg area. Communication skills must be excellent. Personalities must be strong and self starters. Candidates can not be afraid to ask questions and take initiative.
Individuals are required to take a technical assessment prior to personal interview to measure Cold Fusion development skills. Personal interview is conducted prior to hire. Professional references must be provided. Excellent compensation is awarded as per technical qualifications and applicants are eligible for medical benefits and PTO, as per interest level. Applicants must be comfortable working for TEKsystems as W2 employee. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send resumes to “bphillip@teksystems.com” for consideration.
Required Skills for Cold Fusion Architect Job:
- COLD FUSION
- WEB DEVELOPMENT
- OO DESIGN/CONCEPTS
- SQL
- HTML
- JAVA
About TEKsystems:
Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V
http://information-technology.thingamajob.com/jobs/Pennsylvania/Cold-Fusion-Architect/1876826
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Learn in Real Time Events offered by Adobe
Every Friday in February
2:00 P.M. CST
Every Friday afternoon, catch an exciting series of live online design competitions called Layer Tennis. Watch amazing creative pros show off their Adobe Creative Suite 4 skills, get play-by-play commentary, and help judge the winner by posting to the online forum.
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Designer/Developer & Improvements in the Cross Discipline Workflow in Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web PremiumFebruary 11, 2009
10:00 A.M. PST
Learn how to work smoothly across multiple designer/developer disciplines in your day-to-day activities. This session will offer perspectives on the multiple disciplines that make up design and development and explore how they can work cohesively using Creative Suite 4.
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Enhancing Web-to-Print Solutions with Adobe Scene7® Template Publishing
February 19, 2009
10:00 A.M. PST
Learn how Adobe Scene7 can enable your web-to-print solutions for producing professional, customized, branded documents quickly and easily. Lower your costs and turn-around times with self-service applications that still allow corporate marketing brand control.
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Designing with Web Standards Using Dreamweaver and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web PremiumFebruary 25, 2009
10:00 A.M. PST
Learn to use CSS to export from Adobe Fireworks® CS4 and the new CSS editing and Live View features in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4. Designers and web developers can collaborate in ways that were not possible before.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Flash on iPhone
Speaking with the Bloomberg news service on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen acknowledged that even after months of striving, a workable version of Flash for the iPhone remains a tough nut to crack.
"It's a hard technical challenge, and that's part of the reason Apple and Adobe are collaborating," Narayen told Bloomberg Television. "The ball is in our court. The onus is on us to deliver."
How much exactly are the two companies collaborating?Some reaction to the Bloomberg report has taken Narayen's words to suggest that Apple is pitching in like never before. But we've seen that kind of generality before in regard to Flash for the iPhone, dating back to March 2008, when Adobe first confirmed that it was working to bring Flash apps to the iPhone. And even then, it was apparent that this would not be a simple chore.
As Adobe said at the time: "To bring the full capabilities of Flash to the iPhone Web-browsing experience we do need to work with Apple beyond and above what is available through the SDK (the iPhone software development kit) and the current license around it."