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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Cool Site: http://www.creativecow.net/
A few people that I've talked to lately have mentioned this website, http://www.creativecow.net/, so now I'm passing it along to you! It's a "peer-to-peer support community for media production professionals."
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
RECAP - September Meeting: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 with Michael Dunmire
A complete recap of this meeting can be found under "Meeting Minutes" at this link: http://groups.adobe.com/posts/5317b96ded
Watch #adobe MAX keynotes, streamed live from Los Angeles - register now at http://max.adobe.com/online/
Watch Adobe MAX keynotes, streamed live from Los Angeles - register now at http://max.adobe.com/online/
View the top three sessions from each day on demand
Check back each day by 8:00 PM PT, from October 5th to 7th, to see the top session of the day from each track: Design, Develop, and Envision. You’ll be able to view these sessions on demand on MAX Online and join the buzz by participating in the extended Twitter conversation.
View all of the session content on demand
Check back on Sunday, October 11th, for all of the sessions available on demand with the exception of labs or BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) labs.
MAX Session Guide: http://assets.max.adobe.com/pdfs/MAX_2009_EventGuide.pdf
UPDATE:
Watch MAX keynotes, streamed live from Los Angeles-register now (go to http://max.adobe.com/online/ )
On October 5th and 6th, Adobe MAX Online will feature the keynotes, streamed live, highlighting the newest and most exciting developments in the world of technology. Join 10 minutes early and participate in the backstage behind the scenes action.
On October 5th and 6th, Adobe MAX Online will feature the keynotes, streamed live, highlighting the newest and most exciting developments in the world of technology. Join 10 minutes early and participate in the backstage behind the scenes action.
View the top three sessions from each day on demand
Check back each day by 8:00 PM PT, from October 5th to 7th, to see the top session of the day from each track: Design, Develop, and Envision. You’ll be able to view these sessions on demand on MAX Online and join the buzz by participating in the extended Twitter conversation.
View all of the session content on demand
Check back on Sunday, October 11th, for all of the sessions available on demand with the exception of labs or BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) labs.
MAX Session Guide: http://assets.max.adobe.com/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
CPAUG Discounts from our sponsors
If you haven't looked at our sponsors page in a while, be sure to do so as we have several new sponsors offering discounts on their books & software!
Upcoming Adobe Community "Tech Weds" & past recordings
TechWeds - Cookbooks 2.0 - the next generation of Adobe cookbooks by (our very own!) Ed Sullivan
Please feel free to invite anyone you wish!
Join here! http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/techweds2009/
Please feel free to invite anyone you wish!
Join here! http://experts.na3.acrobat.
Date: September 23, 2009
Start time~ 10:00am PT (Los Angeles) / 1:00pm ET (New York) http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
The session will be recorded and the recording url will be posted in the TW community calendar: http://groups.adobe.com/resources/d317ea5253/summary
Upcoming sessions:
9/30 - Share the Love - How CS4 Production Premium integrates with FCP, AVID, RED and more by Jason Levine
10/7 - No TW due to Adobe MAX conference
10/14 - No TW due to company wide closure
10/21 - Video Production on the Cheap by Phillip Kerman
10/28 - Photoshop CS4 Extended 3D in Creative Workflows by Zorana Gee
Adobe Summer of Community - direct recording urls (please feel free to share!):
9/16 - Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended by Scott Valentine - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p35675718/
9/9 - Fireworks vs Photoshop: The showdown (extended version redo, due to tech diff) by Dee Sadler - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p43243943/
9/2 - Secrets of the InDesign Masters:10 Demo-worthy InDesign CS4 Tricks by David Blatner & Anne Marie Concepcion (Experts)- http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p21852068/
8/26 - Skinning a Website by John Farrar - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p68769426/
8/19 - Demonstrating the promise of Master Collection: A true cross-media workflow from Video to Print (w/ a little web on the side) by Tim Plumer, Jr. (Adobe) -http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p61247540/
8/12 - ColdFusion and Flex Magic by Nick Kwiatkowski - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p62931769/
8/4 - groups.adobe.com overview - NDA
7/29 - Behind the Scenes of The Flex Show - Trials and Tribulations of Producing a Podcast by Jeffry Houser and John Wilker - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p78465175/
7/22 - Fireworks vs Photoshop: The showdown by Dee Sadler - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p98068797/
7/8 - Getting Dirty with the Flex SDK by Nate Beck - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p88453631/
6/24 - Setting Up Your Corporate Library by Jonathan Campos - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p75269437/
6/17 - ActionScript 3.0 for Designers by Lou Barber - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p94818394/
6/10 - What’s Next for TLF (Text Layout Framework)? by Robin Briggs - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p14434421/
6/3 - Manipulating Flash, AE and PS Assets Using Pixel Bender by Paul Trani - http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/p43962439/
Start time~ 10:00am PT (Los Angeles) / 1:00pm ET (New York) http://www.timeanddate.com/
The session will be recorded and the recording url will be posted in the TW community calendar: http://groups.adobe.com/
Upcoming sessions:
9/30 - Share the Love - How CS4 Production Premium integrates with FCP, AVID, RED and more by Jason Levine
10/7 - No TW due to Adobe MAX conference
10/14 - No TW due to company wide closure
10/21 - Video Production on the Cheap by Phillip Kerman
10/28 - Photoshop CS4 Extended 3D in Creative Workflows by Zorana Gee
Adobe Summer of Community - direct recording urls (please feel free to share!):
9/16 - Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended by Scott Valentine - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
9/9 - Fireworks vs Photoshop: The showdown (extended version redo, due to tech diff) by Dee Sadler - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
9/2 - Secrets of the InDesign Masters:10 Demo-worthy InDesign CS4 Tricks by David Blatner & Anne Marie Concepcion (Experts)- http://experts.na3.acrobat.
8/26 - Skinning a Website by John Farrar - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
8/19 - Demonstrating the promise of Master Collection: A true cross-media workflow from Video to Print (w/ a little web on the side) by Tim Plumer, Jr. (Adobe) -http://experts.na3.acrobat.
8/12 - ColdFusion and Flex Magic by Nick Kwiatkowski - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
8/4 - groups.adobe.com overview - NDA
7/29 - Behind the Scenes of The Flex Show - Trials and Tribulations of Producing a Podcast by Jeffry Houser and John Wilker - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
7/22 - Fireworks vs Photoshop: The showdown by Dee Sadler - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
7/8 - Getting Dirty with the Flex SDK by Nate Beck - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
6/24 - Setting Up Your Corporate Library by Jonathan Campos - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
6/17 - ActionScript 3.0 for Designers by Lou Barber - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
6/10 - What’s Next for TLF (Text Layout Framework)? by Robin Briggs - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
6/3 - Manipulating Flash, AE and PS Assets Using Pixel Bender by Paul Trani - http://experts.na3.acrobat.
Congratulations to the two winners of the CPAUG iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training contest!
A big "Congratulations" to the two winners of the CPAUG iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training contest: Brent C. of Camp Hill and Jesse U. of Harrisburg. They each won a free ticket to this course valued at $599 each! If you'd like more information about the iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training in NY please check out this website: http://www.richmediainstitute.com/iphone_NYC_2009
A reminder that the CPAUG September meeting is on Monday the 28th where Michael Dunmire will be presenting on Lightroom.
We've got a great meeting lined up including:
- Grand Prize for our raffle: An onOne Software Plugin Suite that enhances Photoshop - valued at $599!
- Several Photoshop and Lightroom books to give away
- Cookies and sodas to snack on
More details and RSVP at: http://groups.adobe.com/posts/5317b96ded
Hope to see you there!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Reminder: September meeting - Giving away over $600 in prizes!
Just a reminder that the CPAUG September meeting is on Monday the 28th where Michael Dunmire will be presenting on Lightroom.
We've got a great meeting lined up including:
- Grand Prize for our raffle: An onOne Software Plugin Suite that enhances Photoshop - valued at $599!
- Several Photoshop and Lightroom books to give away
- Cookies and sodas to snack on
More details and RSVP at: http://groups.adobe.com/posts/5317b96ded
Saturday, September 19, 2009
September 23, 2009 - Community Summer Webcast: TechWeds: Cookbooks 2.0 – the next generation of Adobe cookbooks
Cookbooks 2.0 – the next generation of Adobe cookbooks
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED. Archived recording urls for 2009 can be found at: http://groups.adobe.com/
| Title: | TechWeds: Cookbooks 2.0 – the next generation of Adobe cookbooks |
| Date & Time: | September 23, 2009 at 1pm EST |
| Connect Link: | |
| Description: | September 23, 2009 (open to the public - feel free to share info) Start time: 10:00am PT (Los Angeles) / 1:00pm ET (New York) This session will provide a sneak peek at the next generation of the Adobe Cookbooks. Community generated content is really gaining momentum and the next version of the cookbooks has several new features as well a brand new design. |
| Speakers: | Edward Sullivan |
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Creating a Twitter Widget with Flash (via Peachpit Press)
"With the help of ActionScript 3.0 and PHP, Kris Hadlock, author of Ajax for Web Application Developers, shows how easily you can add your tweets to your website.
Twitter usage is growing at a phenomenal rate—in just one year, Twitter grew by 1,382%. In January 2009, it received 4.5 million unique U.S. visitors. Recently I wrote an article called "Creating a Twitter Widget with Ajax," which explained how to bridge the gap between a local website and remote RSS feed using PHP and Ajax. This article addresses the same concept, but we'll be using Flash ActionScript 3.0 and PHP to create a handy Twitter widget for displaying your latest tweets on the Web.."
Full tutorial at: http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1383761
CENTRAL PA OPEN SOURCE CONFERENCE 2009
The Central PA Open Source Conference (CPOSC) is a one-day technical conference for open source users and developers. Three tracks and 21 sessions cover all aspects of open source, with talks ranging from novice to expert skill levels.
WHERE: Harrisburg University
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tickets are limited, so don't wait to register!
More information at: http://cposc.org
Register online at: http://cposc.eventbrite.com
Follow CPOSC on Twitter: @cposc
WHERE: Harrisburg University
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tickets are limited, so don't wait to register!
More information at: http://cposc.org
Register online at: http://cposc.eventbrite.com
Follow CPOSC on Twitter: @cposc
Thursday, September 10, 2009
September 16, 2009 Community Summer Webcast: Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended
Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended
Date & Time:
1pm EST
Connect Link:
Click here to join the meeting!
Description:
September 16, 2009 (open to the public - feel free to share info)
Start time: 10:00am PT (Los Angeles) / 1:00pm ET (New York)
Author and User Group Manager Scott Valentine will present an overview of 3D capabilities in Photoshop CS4 Extended. Join in to find out what Photoshop does well, where it lacks, and how to bridge the gap by looking at a real world example of using 3D for graphic design.
These are special webcasts put on by Adobe especially for the User Group community! Everyone is welcome to "attend" the meeting via the Adobe Connect URLs listed below. Here's the "Adobe Summer of Community" TechWeds schedule.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED. Archived recording urls for 2009 can be found at: http://groups.adobe.com/resources/d317ea5253/summary . If you are unable to view this part of the site, please let me know (cpaugManager@gmail.com) and I'll send you a link to the recording.
Date & Time:
1pm EST
Connect Link:
Click here to join the meeting!
Description:
September 16, 2009 (open to the public - feel free to share info)
Start time: 10:00am PT (Los Angeles) / 1:00pm ET (New York)
Author and User Group Manager Scott Valentine will present an overview of 3D capabilities in Photoshop CS4 Extended. Join in to find out what Photoshop does well, where it lacks, and how to bridge the gap by looking at a real world example of using 3D for graphic design.
These are special webcasts put on by Adobe especially for the User Group community! Everyone is welcome to "attend" the meeting via the Adobe Connect URLs listed below. Here's the "Adobe Summer of Community" TechWeds schedule.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED. Archived recording urls for 2009 can be found at: http://groups.adobe.com/
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Enter for a chance to win a free ticket for iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training!
Please feel free to pass this along to any friends who you think would be interested in this! Additionally, CPAUG members can receive a 20% discount code to this training! Please email CPAUGmanager@gmail.com to receive it - you must be on the email list to take advantage of this discount code.
Fill out the the form below completely and be entered to win a free ticket to iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training Sept 25-26 in New York. There will be two lucky winners! Travel is *not* included.
More information about the training can be found at: http://www.richmediainstitute.com/iphone_NYC_2009
Official rules are in the entry form.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHNiUUFZaE5kVWplenlHWTNlbDA1RGc6MA..
Fill out the the form below completely and be entered to win a free ticket to iPhone Application Development for Flash Developers training Sept 25-26 in New York. There will be two lucky winners! Travel is *not* included.
More information about the training can be found at: http://www.richmediainstitute.com/iphone_NYC_2009
Official rules are in the entry form.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHNiUUFZaE5kVWplenlHWTNlbDA1RGc6MA..
Monday, September 7, 2009
Online free tools to merge PDFs
Do you ever need to combine PDFs in a hurry? There are a few options out there but one that I tried not too long ago was this website, http://www.mergepdf.net/. It's very easy to use and free.
TUESDAY! Live via Connect: "The Other Side of Flash Catalyst"
Doug Winnie is Group Product Manager for Adobe Web Tools including Dreamweaver and Fireworks and the integration of Creative Suite with Flash Professional, Flash Builder and Flash Catalyst.
TUESDAY EVENING at 7pm Central time online.
All are welcome and feel free to pass on the URL.
TUESDAY EVENING at 7pm Central time online.
Connect URL: http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/kcwebcore
Title: "The Other Side of Flash Catalyst"
Description: We have all seen the demos...Design in Photoshop, Illustrator or Fireworks and work with those designs in Catalyst and *poof* instant Flex application. But what if your application is extremely customized, or you need to develop and design at the same time?
Title: "The Other Side of Flash Catalyst"
Description: We have all seen the demos...Design in Photoshop, Illustrator or Fireworks and work with those designs in Catalyst and *poof* instant Flex application. But what if your application is extremely customized, or you need to develop and design at the same time?
Doug Winnie (http://adobe.dougwinnie.com/), Group Product Manager for Web Tools and Workflow along with James Polanco and Aaron Pedersen, Architects and Founders of DevelopmentArc (http://www.developmentarc.com/ ) will discuss an alternate workflow using Catalyst from a different perspective, and will also show how that process has worked with a new Adobe project codenamed "Cascade".
All are welcome and feel free to pass on the URL.
Tuesday night at 7pm Central Daylight Time.
http://experts.na3.acrobat.com/kcwebcore/
It will be recorded if you can’t make it.
The info is here. http://www.meetup.com/KCWebCore/
http://experts.na3.acrobat.
It will be recorded if you can’t make it.
The info is here. http://www.meetup.com/
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Let's just hope the logo you designed isn't here...
You know, I can't believe I forgot to share this gem of a blog with you guys! The URL says it all. Enjoy. www.yourlogomakesmebarf.com
Friday, September 4, 2009
MAX Promo: Student Discount
I wanted to pass along a brand-new and very deep MAX discount for students: a full MAX pass for $199.
To register, you just need to go to the MAX registration page and use discount code STU691. People who use the code will be required to provide valid student identification.
It’s not on the main MAX site yet but Ben Forta has a post up on his blog (http://bit.ly/A1txX)
The US$199 full conference pass and US$99 day pass applies only to full time enrolled students holding a valid student identification. Qualifications include the ability to show the student identification upon onsite registration. Offer good for Adobe MAX 2009 full conference pass and day pass registration only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, package or registration code and is for new Adobe MAX registrations only. This offer is not transferable and expires at 5:00pm PDT on October 7, 2009.
To register, you just need to go to the MAX registration page and use discount code STU691. People who use the code will be required to provide valid student identification.
It’s not on the main MAX site yet but Ben Forta has a post up on his blog (http://bit.ly/A1txX)
The US$199 full conference pass and US$99 day pass applies only to full time enrolled students holding a valid student identification. Qualifications include the ability to show the student identification upon onsite registration. Offer good for Adobe MAX 2009 full conference pass and day pass registration only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, package or registration code and is for new Adobe MAX registrations only. This offer is not transferable and expires at 5:00pm PDT on October 7, 2009.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Reviewers Needed and Book Discount Code
From our friends at O'Reilly: We're always looking for book reviewers, especially on our new releases. Titles we're excited about include The Art of Community, Living Green: The Missing Manual, Mobile Design and Development, Netbooks: The Missing Manual, and Programming the iPhone User Experience. If you'd like to write a review of any of these books for Amazon, Slashdot, or your blog, please send an email to your user group leader at cpaugManager@gmail.com with the book title and where you'll review it. You must be a CPAUG member to take advantage of this.
Get 35% off from O'Reilly, No Starch, Paraglyph, PC Publishing, Pragmatic Bookshelf, Rocky Nook, SitePoint, or YoungJin books and ebooks you purchase directly from O'Reilly. Just use code DSUG when ordering online or by phone 800-998-9938.
Webcast - Intro to Snow Leopard
Webcast - Intro to Snow Leopard
When: Sep 3, 2009
In this webcast author Chris Seibold will introduce you to Snow Leopard, beginning with installation options. You'll learn about compatability, the hidden advantages of Snow Leopard, and why you should or shouldn't consider installing this newest operating system for the Mac.
When: Sep 3, 2009
In this webcast author Chris Seibold will introduce you to Snow Leopard, beginning with installation options. You'll learn about compatability, the hidden advantages of Snow Leopard, and why you should or shouldn't consider installing this newest operating system for the Mac.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Take the The Manning (Publishers) Pop Quiz for a chance to win cool prizes.
Get ready to have some smart September fun with the Manning Pop Quiz! Get a new question every day of the month. Answer it correctly, and you'll be eligible to win a free ebook in the daily drawing--and a shot at the fabulous GRAND PRIZE! Plus, take a peek at our daily special offer. On day one you'll find a super 50% discount on any book in the Manning Early Access Program. Just enter pop0901 in the Promotional Code field when you check out. How the contest works
The Prizes Grand Prize-Your choice of an Apple iPhone 3GS or an Amazon Kindle The Grand Prize will be awarded to the contestant with the most total points. Each day that you answer a question correctly, you'll be eligible to win a free ebook of your choice. Two winners will be selected at random daily. There's a different special offer every day! Be sure to take advantage of the featured daily discounts throughout the Manning Pop Quiz. |
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