I could write all day and still not be able to cover it all so let’s let the experts to this:
You need to login to Lynda.com to see all the video but you can see the important ones without logging in.
This is a link to an actual keynote speech that gives a very good overview of the changes in CS4.
http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1556v1715
Since our last meeting I have attended two Adobe conferences and talked to 5 Adobe Evangelists about the future of their products and many other topics.
This month we also have a guest speaker. We hope to make this a permanent part of our monthly meetings as well.
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Our Next Meeting
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When: Tuesday 3rd June 2008 @ 6:30pm
Where: LYIT @ The Mac Computer Labs on the 3rd Floor
Contact Christian anytime if you have questions or need directions. 087 278 9570
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Guest Speaker
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Mike Baker of Aileach Design
Mike owns Aileach Design [http://www.aileach.com/] and his company provides consultancy and innovative web solutions, specialising in design and development of rich internet applications, web design and mobile applications. Their products and solutions are are tailored to fit any size business requirements, including full backend and database support. Technologies used include ColdFusion, Flex, JAVA, Flash and Adobe AIR.
Mike will be discussing his history with Flex and the Adobe Development team and show us how he his company is using Flex and AIR.
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Tech Wednesday
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Each week the developers at Adobe hold a live webcast on a wide range of topics. The time difference makes it hard for us to attend the live events but each one is recorded so we can replay and watch the action. I have been trying to share all I can with you via the website and you can find these here:
Adobe Tech Wednesday [http://www.mmug-ireland.org/?s=tech+wednesday]
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Monthly Book Selection
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Below are your monthly book selections for next month. You can vote by visiting our website and making a comment. The sooner the better.
*Anyone who has a book out already should return your book at the next meeting.
Adobe AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) with Ajax: Visual QuickPro Guide [http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321524616]
Scientific Imaging with Photoshop: Methods, Measurement, and Output [http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321514335]
CLICK HERE TO VOTE [http://www.mmug-ireland.org/2008/05/14/monthly-book-selection/]
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Adobe Flex is an amazing tool for developing rich internet applications using Flash.
Anyone who is a student or a teacher can get a free copy of Flex by providing proof on enrollment or employment. I highly recommend you apply to get your free copy and give it a spin.
Lynda.com has a bunch of great video tutorials on how to use Flex and so does Adobe, below are some links to some of them for you and a link to apply for your free copy of Flex.
Educational Software Sign Up
http://www.flexregistration.com/
Lynda.com Online Courses
http://movielibrary.lynda.com/html/modListing.asp?pid=205
Showcase of some Flex built sites
http://flex.org/showcase/
If anyone has questions or would like more information about Flex please let me know or leave a comment here.
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For more information visit the link below:
http://blog.everythingflex.com/2008/01/21/introducing-insideria/
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BY SEÁN P. FEENY
An informal meeting for the newly-formed Adobe Users was held at the Silver Tassie, Letterkenny recently.
The meeting, which will take place on a monthly basis, was organised by Multimedia Users Group of Ireland (MMUG) to discuss the benefits of being a member of the group and the resources available from Adobe.
Christian Gehrke, founder of MMUG, said that this group offers a place for both professional and amatuer users of any Adobe product to exchange ideas, techniques and participate in group events.
He said: “We first formed the group in January 2007 and up until now most of the interaction has been online through our website (www.mmug-ireland.org) with forums and e-mails.
“The reason we have been doing things online as finding a place to meet on a regular basis was quite difficult as most places wanted the group to pay a fee to meet.”
The Silver Tassie has agreed to let the group use the common area of the hotel and use its highspeed wireless connection facilities for the time-being.
“There is no fee to join this group,” said Christian. “The advantages for members include discounts on online training programmes, Adobe software, O’Reilly and Peachpit training books and discounts on tickets to multimedia conferences and seminars.”
Christian said that not only do you get these great discounts but you can also call upon your fellow members to help solve any software trouble you might be having.
He said: “It’s also a great means of networking and meeting like-minded individuals that can assist on various projects.”
MMUG currently has 18 members on their mailing list which range from photographers, web developers to graphic designers.
“These are they type of members we are looking for but we would welcome anybody who has ever thought of purchasing an Adobe programme or wants to learn about it, plus the people who use it on a daily basis and want to improve their skills.”
You can contact the group via the website www.mmug-ireland.org or contact Christian directly on Tel 087 278 9570 or e-mail chris@mmug-ireland.org
I just signed up today for free and I think I will be adding all my new and existing projects to this site from now on. I love the look and feel and I found it very easy to use and update. If your looking to build an online portfolio in about 15 minutes you should check it out yourself:
My portfolio:
]]>To vote just email: christian@mmug-ireland.org and let me know which book you’d like to see added to our library this month.
I will be adding a new Library page soon to let people see what books we have in our library, how to check a book out and also how to go about writing a review for the book. As a bonus, if a member writes a review that is acceptable then they will get to keep the book.
Please vote soon so I can send off our selection and get it in the mail.
NEW RELEASES
Register online by visiting our “Registration” page.
Hope to see all of you there.
]]>If you live in the Donegal area of Ireland and would like to join the group please subscribe to this site as a user. A list of dates and location information can be seen in the list in the right column.
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