Big (D)esign Conference 2009
May 6, 2009
WHEN: Saturday, May 30th from 9AM to 6PM
From the website:
“The Big Design Conference is an intense day of learning within the scope of Strategy, Social Media, User Experience, and Code Development. Experts from across the country will gather to present theories, research, experiences, and best practices to students, professionals, and executives looking to stay on the bleeding edge.”
The cost for the conference is $50 for professionals & $20 for students. There are four tracks covering Social Media, Code Development, User Experience & Strategy. This will be a great learning & networking event.
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DFWAUG – May Meeting
May 5, 2009
WHEN: Saturday, May 16th from 11AM to 1PM
Gene McCullagh will explore the world of HDR photography and how to process these images in Photoshop CS4. If you want to get the most from your HDR images don’t miss this meeting!
DFWAUG (Dallas/Ft. Worth Adobe Users Group) is currently scheduled to meet at Nerdbooks (1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX).
This location also acts as a Labrador rescue. Please be aware that there will be at least two dogs roaming the premises (they are friendly).
NOTE – The front door of the facility is locked. We use the side door entrance (which is not marked well). PLEASE KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, so the dogs will not get out.
DFWAUG – April Meeting
April 15, 2009
Adobe Action Double-Feature! Captivate 4 & Lightroom 2!
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th from 11AM to 1PM
Kevin Stagg will be demonstrating Captivate 4 for creating interactive demos followed up by A.J. Wood with Lightroom workflow tips.
The meeting will be held at Nerdbooks (1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX).
This location also acts as a Labrador rescue. Please be aware that there will be at least two dogs roaming the premises (they are friendly).
NOTE – The front door of the facility is locked. We use the side door entrance (which is not marked well). PLEASE KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, so the dogs will not get out.
DFWAUG – February Meeting
February 10, 2009
Learning After Effects with J. Schuh!
WHEN: Saturday, February 21st from 11AM to 1PM
Come see Media Cats instructor J. Schuh dazzle the masses with his After Effects prowess! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Adobe’s state of the art effects program!
The meeting will be held at Nerdbooks (1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX).
This location also acts as a Labrador rescue. Please be aware that there will be at least two dogs roaming the premises (they are friendly).
NOTE – The front door of the facility is locked. We use the side door entrance (which is not marked well). PLEASE KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, so the dogs will not get out.
DFWAUG – October Meeting
October 4, 2008
Come join us on Oct 18th as we take a look at the new features in Adobe Creative Suite 4. Gene will be sure to dazzle all who attend, and A.J. be onsite to hand out some Adobe swag. Drinks and food will be provided for lunch.
DFWAUG (Dallas/Ft. Worth Adobe Users Group) meets on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at NerdBooks in Richardson.
NerdBooks is located at 1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX 75081. View a Google map of the location.
DFWAUG – Sept Meeting
September 10, 2008
Join us September 20th as Rex Hollingsworth shows us the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro™.
- Why Premiere Pro vs. Final Cut/Edius/Avid/Etc.
- Photoshop / After Effects Integration
- Color Match / Fast Color Corrector
- Multicam Editing
- Setting Up 5.1 Surround Sound
- Adobe Clip Notes
- Adobe Media Encoder
Rex Hollingsworth is the Director of Creative Services for KXXV Channel 25 in Waco and a fellow DFWAUG (Dallas/Ft. Worth Adobe Users Group) member.
This location also acts as a Labrador rescue. Please be aware that there will be at least two dogs roaming the premises (they are friendly).
NOTE - The front door of the facility is locked. We use the side door entrance (which is not marked well). PLEASE KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, so the dogs will not get out.
DFWAUG meets on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at NerdBooks in Richardson.
NerdBooks is located at 1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX 75081. View a Google map of the location.
IDUG Meeting – August 12th
August 9, 2008
The Dallas chapter of the InDesign Users Group will meet on Tuesday, August 12th at the Clampitt Paper Creative Center. Details about the event, and directions to the venue can be found at the IDUG (InDesign User Group) website.
DFWAUG – June Meeting
June 15, 2008
June 21st will be the last meeting of the DFWAUG (Dallas/Ft. Worth Adobe Users Group) before summer break! Gene McCullagh will demonstrate Portrait Retouching Techniques using Photoshop CS3. Everyone likes to look better in photos, right? Make your friends and family happier with a few simple pixel modifications!
WIN A COPY OF THE CS3 PREMIUM SUITE! You don’t want to miss this raffle which includes not just one Adobe product, but a complete CS3 suite (Web Premium or Design Premium). Tickets will be $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. This giveaway doesn’t happen all the time, and you must be present to win.
DFWAUG meets on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at NerdBooks in Richardson.
NerdBooks is located at 1681 Firman Drive, Richardson, TX 75081. View a Google map of the location.
Industry Giants – June 6 & 7
June 3, 2008
If you’re a fan of The Simpson’s you won’t want to miss Industry Giants 2008: Drawing on Ideas!
Mike Anderson, supervising director for the popular animated television series, headlines the Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Forum. The event takes June 6th & 7th at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College (View a Google map of the location). It’s open to the public, students, and industry professionals.
Hosted annually by Collin’s Applied Graphic Design Technology department and ABOSG (A Bunch of Short Guys), Industry Giants 2008 features Master Classes and a one-day forum and panel discussion. The event features a distinctive lineup of speakers working in all areas of animation and visual effects for film, television and games.
For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.industrygiants.org.
IDUG Meeting – June 10th
May 11, 2008
The Dallas chapter of the InDesign Users Group will meet on Tuesday, June 10th at the Clampitt Paper Creative Center. Details about the event, and directions to the venue can be found at the IDUG (InDesign User Group) website.
