Acadiana Adobe User Group

Mike Bass, TriStar CTO

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:00-0400

Mike Bass became the Chief Technology Officer of TriStar Graphics last year, and has led this multi-city company in modernization of all of its IT systems. In addition, he has created systems specific to the printing and graphics component of TriStar, including the use of variable data, and incorporation of client designs and data seamlessly into TriStar's operations. He will discuss the challenges and rewards of working with a forward-looking company with a specialized service. This meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Summer vacation We take July off, but we will be back in a big way in August, with... August 21, 2012 Adobe CS6 Launch Event Adobe has announced the release of Creative Suite 6, and there are exciting new features in all of the components of this suite. We will take a tour of the highlights, with special attention to Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. There are not only new capabilities, but work spaces and work flow have been tuned up to increase productivity! For this event we will have a generous supply of CS6 swag to give away, and just by attending, you will be entered in a raffle for free CS6 software! This meeting will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. In the works... Also in the works for future meetings: ColdFusion 10; a close look at Adobe Illustrator; and more. Something you want to hear about? Let us know! Something you want to share? Let us know! At every meeting... We begin each meeting with free beer, chips and soda, and lively free form discussion of the topics of the day (also known as gossip). And by attending a meeting, you are entered in a raffle for free Adobe software! We also have other giveaways as well! We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

May 15, 2012: The Power of PDFs

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:58:00-0400

PDF forms can be a powerful tool for collecting even complex information from users. Craig Inman will give us tips and tricks on how to make these forms work for you. Also, we will have a quick peek at some of the exciting new features in the newly-announced Adobe Creative Suite 6 programs. This meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. June 19, 2012: Mike Bass, TriStar CTO Mike Bass became the Chief Technology Officer of TriStar Graphics last year, and has led this multi-city company in modernization of all of its IT systems. In addition, he has created systems specific to the printing and graphics component of TriStar, including the use of variable data, and incorporation of client designs and data seamlessly into TriStar's operations. He will discuss the challenges and rewards of working with a forward-looking company with a specialized service. This meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Summer vacation We take July off, but we will be back in a big way in August, with... August 21, 2012Adobe CS6 Launch Event Adobe has announced the release of Creative Suite 6, and there are exciting new features in all of the components of this suite. We will take a tour of the highlights, with special attention to Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. There are not only new capabilities, but work spaces and work flow have been tuned up to increase productivity! For this event we will have a few items of CS6 swag to give away, and just by attending, you will be entered in a raffle for free CS6 software! This meeting will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. In the works... Also in the works for future meetings: ColdFusion 10; a close look at Adobe Illustrator; and more. Something you want to hear about? Let us know! Something you want to share? Let us know! At every meeting... We begin each meeting with free beer, chips and soda, and lively free form discussion of the topics of the day (also known as gossip). And by attending a meeting, you are entered in a raffle for free Adobe software! We also have other giveaways as well! We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Photoshop special! Phil Schneider returns!

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:57:00-0400

Phil Schneider, who wowed the group in our January presentation with his techniques on Philip Gould's photos, will return to do him magic on photos from ... you! Bring a photo or two on a thumb drive (.jpg format) and Phil will select a few and show us how he would use Photoshop to get the most out of your images. This meeting will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. May 15: Craig Inman on PDF forms PDF forms can be a powerful tool for collecting even complex information from users. Craig Inman will give us tips and tricks on how to make these forms work for you. This meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. June 19, 2012: Mike Bass, TriStar CTO Mike Bass became the Chief Technology Officer of TriStar Graphics last year, and has led this multi-city company in modernization of all of its IT systems. In addition, he has created systems specific to the printing and graphics component of TriStar, including the use of variable data, and incorporation of client designs and data seamlessly into TriStar's operations. He will discuss the challenges and rewards of working with a forward-looking company with a specialized service. This meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. In the works... Also in the works for future meetings: ColdFusion 10; feature highlights for the upcoming next version of Adobe Creative Suites; and more. Something you want to hear about? Let us know! Something you want to share? Let us know! At every meeting... We begin each meeting with free beer, chips and soda, and lively free form discussion of the topics of the day (also known as gossip). And by attending a meeting, you are entered in a raffle for free Adobe software! We also have other giveaways as well! We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Date change to Mar. 27, and other updates!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:54:00-0400

The March meeting of the Acadiana Adobe User Group has been shifted to Tuesday, March 27, 2012. We will host Adobe's Raymond Camden with a presentation on Phone Gap. Learn how one user interface can be used to prepare native apps for a variety of smart phone OS's, including iPhone, Android and more. This meeting will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Here are updates and information on other upcoming events: April 17, 2012: Phil Schneider Photoshop Demo Phil Schneider, who wowed the group in our January presentation with his techniques on Philip Gould's photos, will return to do him magic on photos from ... you! We'll announce how you can bring an image in .jpg format and Phil will select a few and show us how he would use Photoshop to get the most out of your images. This meeting will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. May 15: Craig Inman on PDF forms PDF forms can be a powerful tool for collecting even complex information from users. Craig Inman will give us tips and tricks on how to make these forms work for you. This meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. June 19, 2012: Mike Bass, TriStar CTO Mike Bass became the Chief Technology Officer of TriStar Graphics last year, and has led this multi-city company in modernization of all of its IT systems. In addition, he has created systems specific to the printing and graphics component of TriStar, including the use of variable data, and incorporation of client designs and data seamlessly into TriStar's operations. He will discuss the challenges and rewards of working with a forward-looking company with a specialized service. This meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. In the works... Also in the works for future meetings: ColdFusion 10; feature highlights for the upcoming next version of Adobe Creative Suites; and more. Something you want to hear about? Let us know! Something you want to share? Let us know! At every meeting... We begin each meeting with free beer, chips and soda, and lively free form discussion of the topics of the day (also known as gossip). And by attending a meeting, you are entered in a raffle for free Adobe software! We also have other giveaways as well! We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Raymond Camden on Phone Gap, Mar. 20

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:35:00-0400

March 20, 2012 will be the first day of spring, and to start the new season, the Acadiana Adobe User Group will host Adobe's Raymond Camden with a presentation on Phone Gap. Learn how one user interface can be used to prepare native apps for a variety of smart phone OS's, including iPhone, Android and more. This meeting will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. The presentation on Ruby that was originally scheduled for that date will be re-scheduled and we will announce that new date soon. Here's what else is coming up soon: April 17, meeting topic TBA We have two or three projects in the works, and we will know soon which of these we will schedule for our April meeting. This meeting will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. May 15: Craig Inman on PDF forms PDF forms can be a powerful tool for collecting even complex information from users. Craig Inman will give us tips and tricks on how to make these forms work for you. This meeting will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. In the works... Also in the works for future meetings: Photoshop practical demos; ColdFusion 10; feature highlights for the upcoming next version of Adobe Creative Suites; and more. Something you want to hear about? Let us know! Something you want to share? Let us know! At every meeting... We begin each meeting with free beer, chips and soda, and lively free form discussion of the topics of the day (also known as gossip). And by attending a meeting, you are entered in a raffle for free Adobe software! We also have other giveaways as well! We hope to see you at a meeting soon!

Gadget Share and Demo Night!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:00-0400

Feb. 28, 2012: Gadget Share and Demo Night Note that this meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday, rather than the third Tuesday, as Feb. 21 is Mardi Gras This is "Show and Tell" with an agenda. Members are asked to bring whatever gadgets and devices they have that other members may not have had the opportunity to handle. This is also an opportunity to see how your web pages render on devices that you may not otherwise have access to. In each case, there will be an actual agenda, using these steps to the degree of emphasis that is appropriate: 1. Describe the device, what it is used for, what is the rationale for it, where it fits into the larger picture, who it is marketed to, etc. 2. Demo the device showing your favorite features... and, showing the shortcomings, as well. 3. If this is a device that renders web pages, point the device to various URLs that members would like to see rendered on the device. We have several items already lined up: -A projection system that slips your iPhone or iPad into a dock and shows videos, etc. Plus, using bluetooth to send the sound from the iOS device to remote powered speakers. -A pocket projector that attaches to iPhone -Kindle Fire that has been tuned up for high performance. Plus one that is fairly stock, to compare. -Several other tablet devices and phones. -A clip-on camera that looks like a bluetooth earpiece (which it also is) but takes reasonable quality video as well. For spies? -A demo of a DSLR by a real videographer/photographer. -Plus whatever you bring. We look forward to this meeting, and if these demos prove valuable, may have a section of each meeting given over to a 10-minute "Gadget of the Month" brought by a member. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. March 20, 2012: Ruby Tuesday Raymond Camden will give a capsule presentation on Ruby, and Ryan LeTulle will give his report on what he found as he looked for the best intro path to learning Ruby. This meeting will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. More meetings, more ideas! We are eager for your requests and offers for presentations for upcoming meetings. Ideas currently in the works are: A look at ColdFusion 10, "Zeus;" an artist's explanation of the inner workings of an Illustrator file; a program on how to get the most out of your camcorder; a look at Premiere Pro and After Effects for former Final Cut users; and more. Remember, the best way to make yourself learn a new technique is to sign up to present on it! Please, let us know what you would like to see! Did we mention the software raffles and free beer? Don't forget, we begin every meeting with a social gathering with free beer, chips and soda. And, just by attending one of our meetings, you are entered in a raffle for an Adobe CS suite package! Another benefit: hanging out with folks who like to talk about the things you like to talk about. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!

Job for Database Developer

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:48:00-0400

Acadiana AUG member Mike Bass passes along this information about a job opening for a Database Developer. Information for contacting Mike directly is included: Position: Database Developer Location: Lafayette, LA Company: Medium-sized (35-75 people), Manufacturing and Marketing Requirements: Expert knowledge of relational databases, database file formats, tabular and delimited text files, data sorting and queries. Ability to design, manage, and manipulate databases. Other skills: Experience with Filemaker Pro or similar databases. Knowledge of USPS mail regulations beneficial. Passionate, highly organized team-player with excellent attention to detail. Web design skills, HTML, CSS, and Javascript are a plus. Description: We are a growing 50-person manufacturing company under new, progressive management. The Database Developer will be required to rapidly develop prototype databases for processing customer mail and marketing data, including location-based data and calculations. This person will process this data on a daily basis for use in manufacturing and online marketing campaigns. The Database Developer will seek ways to automate our processes and work to integrate a workflow with online storefront systems. This person will be required to learn details of USPS regulations in order to properly process customer data. This is not an SQL-type database programming position. Someone with strong analytical skills, relational database experience and a willingness to learn can grow into this position as we expand our business. We are looking for someone who will work well with our established team. Some tele-commuting may be possible at a future date. Reply with resume and a short personal description. E-mail: mikebass@me.com

Photoshop special!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:54:00-0400

The new year is here, and new programs are bubbling up at the Acadiana Adobe User Group! Jan. 17, 2012: Philip Gould and Phil Schneider - Photoshop from camera to production Philip Gould and Phil Schneider will take us through the steps used to produce finished work for a current Gould photo exhibit. See how high quality prints are created, from leaving the camera through installation on the gallery walls, plus pick up all sorts of tips along the way. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Feb. 28, 2012: Gadget Share and Demo Night Note that this meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday, rather than the third Tuesday, as Feb. 21 is Mardi Gras This is "Show and Tell" with an agenda. Members are asked to bring whatever gadgets and devices they have that other members may not have had the opportunity to handle. This is also an opportunity to see how your web pages render on devices that you may not otherwise have access to. In each case, there will be an actual agenda, using these steps to the degree of emphasis that is appropriate: 1. Describe the device, what it is used for, what is the rationale for it, where it fits into the larger picture, who it is marketed to, etc. 2. Demo the device showing your favorite features... and, showing the shortcomings, as well. 3. If this is a device that renders web pages, point the device to various URLs that members would like to see rendered on the device. We have several items already lined up: -A projection system that slips your iPhone or iPad into a dock and shows videos, etc. Plus, using bluetooth to send the sound from the iOS device to remote powered speakers. -Kindle Fire that has been rooted and tuned up for high performance. Plus one that is fairly stock, to compare. -Several other tablet devices and phones. -A clip-on camera that looks like a bluetooth earpiece (which it also is) but takes reasonable quality video as well. For spies? -We are hoping to have a demo of a DSLR by a real videographer/photographer. -Plus whatever you bring. We look forward to this meeting, and if these demos prove valuable, may have a section of each meeting given over to a 10-minute "Gadget of the Month" brought by a member. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. March 20, 2012: Ruby Tuesday Raymond Camden will give a capsule presentation on Ruby, and Ryan LeTulle will give his report on what he found as he looked for the best intro path to learning Ruby. This meeting will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. More meetings, more ideas! We are eager for your requests and offers for presentations for upcoming meetings. Ideas currently in the works are: A look at ColdFusion 10, "Zeus;" an artist's explanation of the inner workings of an Illustrator file; a program on how to get the most out of your camcorder; a look at Premiere Pro and After Effects for former Final Cut users; and more. Remember, the best way to make yourself learn a new technique is to sign up to present on it! Please, let us know what you would like to see! Did we mention the software raffles and free beer? Don't forget, we begin every meeting with a social gathering with free beer, chips and soda. And, just by attending one of our meetings, you are entered in a raffle for an Adobe CS suite package! Another benefit: hanging out with folks who like to talk about the things you like to talk about. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!

Annual Holiday Dutch Treat Social Tuesday Dec. 6!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:09:00-0400

Our annual holiday social will be held at Cafe Habana City, 911 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. We'll gather at 6 pm as usual for conviviality, followed by a delicious Cuban meal! Our semi-annual raffle for an Adobe Creative Suites package will be a highlight of the evening. Google map to Cafe Habana City Fun topics in 2012! We're already planning a great slate of programs for 2012, including a look at the new ColdFusion Zeus, an in-depth look at PDF forms, a session on Photoshop, a session on getting the most out of your out of your camcorder, and much more. Plus, if there is a topic you would like to either hear about or present about (and many of you know that the best way to "force" yourself to learn a new skill is to agree to present on it!) be sure to let us know. Hope to see you at the holiday social!

Adobe Muse Beta 4 released...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:03:00-0400

Several members of the Acadiana Adobe User Group have been following the developments with Adobe's new no-code HTML authoring tool Muse, so we wanted to point out that Beta 4 of Muse has been released and can be downloaded at http://muse.adobe.com/. Also, don't forget our upcoming meetings! Nov. 15, 2011: Philip Gould and Phil Schneider - Photoshop from camera to production Philip Gould and Phil Schneider will take us through the steps used to produce finished work for an upcoming Gould photo exhibit. See how high quality prints are created, from leaving the camera through installation on the gallery walls, plus pick up all sorts of tips along the way. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Dec. 6, 2011: Annual Dutch Treat Holiday Social! Our annual holiday social will be held at Cafe Habana City, 911 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA. We'll gather at 6 pm as usual for conviviality, followed by a delicious Cuban meal! Our semi-annual raffle for an Adobe Creative Suites package will be a highlight of the evening.

Job for Flash Developer

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:23:00-0400

Through our member Zack Guidry, Brian White of Apex Innovations passes along info about this job opening. Please direct any and all inquiries directly to the email address provided at the end of the posting. Flash Developer
Job Description
Apex Innovations is a team of hard working professionals who provide exceptional, high quality, web-based interactive educational products for medical professionals. We have an immediate need for a contract or part time Flash Developer to create and build next generation web-based applications and content for our customers. You will enjoy working within a creative company with a nationally recognized reputation for superior work. We are located in South Lafayette.

Qualifications
Strong analytical, time, and project management skills a must
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical peers

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years experience in:
? Flash design and animation
? Development using Flash, Flash Builder and ActionScript
? Ability to manage time and tasks, and work effectively with the team

You must also have a strong knowledge in:
? Flash CS5 /ActionScript 2+3
? Cross-browser & Cross-platform development
? Dreamweaver CS5
? Graphics layout

Experience with any of the following is a plus:
? Photoshop / Fireworks / After Effects / Illustrator
? CorelDraw
? LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
? CSS & Table-free layout
? HTML, JavaScript, XML
? Web graphics optimization
? W3C Compliance Conventions
? 3DS Max

Serious inquiries only! Please send resume to:
resumes@apexinnovations.com

Photoshop special, then Annual Holiday meeting!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:00-0400

Here's what's coming up: Nov. 15, 2011: Philip Gould and Phil Schneider - Photoshop from camera to production Philip Gould and Phil Schneider will take us through the steps used to produce finished work for an upcoming Gould photo exhibit. See how high quality prints are created, from leaving the camera through installation on the gallery walls, plus pick up all sorts of tips along the way. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Dec. 6, 2011: Annual Dutch Treat Holiday Social! Our annual holiday social will be held at Cafe Habana City, 911 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA. We'll gather at 6 pm as usual for conviviality, followed by a delicious Cuban meal! Our semi-annual raffle for an Adobe Creative Suites package will be a highlight of the evening. Click here for Google map to Habana City location In 2012: Programs shaping up for the early part of 2012 include: - Adobe Evangelist Raymond Camden will make a special visit to our group to give the latest info on the next version of ColdFusion, code named Zeus. - Craig Inman will present on creating PDF forms, imparting a blend of wizardry and practical experience in making forms that really work. - Zack Guidry will give some practical advice on getting the most out of your video camera - and will pass along a bit of wizardry of his own! - A meeting of "open laptop," where members share short looks at projects they have been working on, or even ask questions of the rest of the group. - We have other plans incubating, including a visit with a CTO doing a re-make of a local technology-driven company, a look at the insides of an Illustrator file, and other topics. - If you have a topic you'd like to hear about, or one you would like to present on, please let us know. Sometimes preparing a short presentation (even a half-length one) can be the way to learn about something you've been curious about! - Details of any and all of the above will be announced when confirmed. We like to have fun! Remember, all of our meetings begin with socializing and good times, and there are all sorts of giveaways. We hope to see you at an upcoming meeting!

Adobe Edge, After Effects Warp Stabilizer and Rotobrush

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:45:00-0400

Upcoming meetings! Oct. 18, 2011: Adobe Edge, plus After Effects Warp Stabilizer and Rotobrush Ryan LeTulle will give us a look at Adobe Edge, a newly announced facility that allows animation created purely with HTML5. And James Edmunds will show us how the Warp Stabilizer in Adobe After Effects 5.5 can make your shaky hand-held videos seem steady, as well as take a peek at the power of the rotobrush tool that vastly eases rotoscoping. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Nov. 15, 2011: Philip Gould and Phil Schneider - Photoshop from camera to production Philip Gould and Phil Schneider will take us through the steps used to produce finished work for an upcoming Gould photo exhibit. See how high quality prints are created, from leaving the camera through installation on the gallery walls, plus pick up all sorts of tips along the way. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Dec. 6, 2011: Annual Dutch Treat Holiday Social A highlight of the Acadiana techno-social calendar! We will announce soon the location for this annual event, which will be highlighted by the raffle award of a CS5.5 suite package! Have some fun! Learn new things! Our meetings are always informative, and, unless we're at a dutch treat holiday social, there's free beer, soda and chips, and we start off each evening with a socializing period (also called beer time). Attendance at any content meeting gets you a ticket into a raffle for a semi-annual drawing for a Creative Suites package! And there are occasional other giveaways, as well. Call for meeting topics We are always on the lookout for suggestions for good meeting topics, and any presentations that might come from our members. We all learn so much from each other! In the works for possible future meetings: a power guide to using PDF forms; a presentation by a power Illustrator user on what's in that Illustrator file you just got sent (lots more useful stuff than you might ever believe!), an update on ColdFusion, a close-up look at Adobe Browser Lab, Muse and more. Plus, whatever YOU suggest!

Super Welcome Event Sept. 20 for new Co-Manager Ryan LeTulle!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:56:00-0400

The Acadiana Adobe User Group has a terrific program lined up for its next meeting, Sept. 20, and in addition a special welcome to new Co-Manager Ryan LeTulle that could end up putting a new CS5.5 package into your hands! Sept. 20, 2011: Using Google Apps Craig Inman has recently shepherded a company's adoption of Google Apps for its mail and other application needs, and he has great practical information, tips and techniques hard won in the trenches of battle, to share with us. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. This will also be a Special Welcome Event for new Co-Manager Ryan LeTulle, the crowning glory of which will be a raffle drawing for a Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 package just from the attendees of that night's meeting! That's right, a CS5.5 package will be drawn just from the attendees at that night's meeting! Plus, there's the usual free beer, soda and snacks, and the opportunity to socialize with your colleagues. AND... if you don't win that night's package, you're still put into the raffle for our general CS5.5 drawing in December. It's a Double Chance to Win! We also have some updates to future meetings: Oct. 18, 2011: Adobe Edge, plus After Effects Warp Stabilizer and Rotobrush Ryan LeTulle will give us a look at Adobe Edge, a newly announced facility that allows animation created purely with HTML5. And James Edmunds will show us how the Warp Stabilizer in Adobe After Effects 5.5 can make your shaky hand-held videos seem steady, as well as take a peek at the power of the rotobrush tool that vastly eases rotoscoping. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Call for meeting topics We are always on the lookout for suggestions for good meeting topics, and any presentations that might come from our members. We all learn so much from each other! In the works for possible future meetings: a power guide to using PDF forms; two different Photoshop presentations, a presentation by a power Illustrator user on what's in that Illustrator file you just got sent (lots more useful stuff than you might ever believe!), a close-up look at Adobe Browser Lab, Muse and more. Plus, whatever YOU suggest!

Back To It!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:16:00-0400

Our summer hiatus comes to an end. We have seen the Facebook and Twitter pix of various AUG member vacations and now it seems we are all eager to get back to work - and, back to meetings of the Acadiana Adobe User Group! And, speaking of getting back to it, our upcoming meeting is... August 16, 2011: Rip Van Mudge Long-time Acadiana AUG member Noah Mudge was out of the tech world for a few years making beautiful furniture, but has recently brought his wide array of skills to a marketing position with a tech-driven firm. This return to the fold after being "out" for a while gives him a valuable and fresh perspective on where things are going. Hint that you didn't really need: Social marketing is key. This meeting will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Also, we will take a quick look at Forms Central, a formidable new product from Adobe that may save immense amounts of time in what is for many web developers the absolutely most time-consuming aspect of your art: creating forms. Sept. 20, 2011: Using Google Apps Craig Inman has recently shepherded a company's adoption of Google Apps for its mail and other application needs, and he has great practical information, tips and techniques hard won in the trenches of battle, to share with us. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Oct. 18, 2011: CFWheels AND After Effects Warp Stabilizer New Acadiana AUG co-manager Ryan LeTulle has been beating the bushes trying out frameworks and systems of all kinds, and will give us a look at CFWheels, a framework that lends the power and ease of Ruby on Rails to the CF environment. And, we will also take a look at the new Warp Stabilizer in After Effects for straightening out those jiggling hand-held camera shots, as well as a few other items for video editing. This meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, 6-8 pm at Graham Group Interactive, 2014 West Pinhook Road, Suite 210, Lafayette, LA. Call for meeting topics We are always on the lookout for suggestions for good meeting topics, and any presentations that might come from our members. We all learn so much from each other! In the works for possible future meetings: a power guide to using PDF forms; two different Photoshop presentations, a presentation by a power Illustrator user on what's in that Illustrator file you just got sent (lots more useful stuff than you might ever believe!), a close-up look at Adobe Browser Lab, and more. Plus, whatever YOU suggest!