AAUG
About the Group
Our mission is to:
- Provide a helpful and supportive environment for individuals who want to learn about web and multimedia design and development using Adobe products
- Provide opportunities for Adobe users to share information, tips and tricks.
- Provide networking opportunities for web and multimedia professionals in the Austin, TX area.
Meetings
Each month an Adobe-related topic or demonstration is presented by a variety of local and visiting experts. The meetings are free and open to anyone who is interested in learning about Adobe products and meeting other Adobe enthusiasts.
Special Event in June
Adobe Flash Evangelists Mike Chambers and Lee Brimlow are on tour and will be in Austin June 5 at St. Edward's University. RSVP at Meetup.com.
- Adobe talks about the Future of Flash
Mike Chambers will lead a discussion around recent changes and announcements around the Flash Platform. He will then spend some time laying out the roadmap for the Flash Player, and discuss the direction in which the player will evolve, including the general focus of the player and the ActionScript language and AVM (ActionScript Virtual Machine). In addition to discussing the Flash roadmap, we will be showing off the latest Flash and Adobe AIR content, give some sneak peeks on upcoming releases, and setting aside plenty of time for open discussions and Q&A. - Adobe Gaming Technology
Gaming Evangelist Lee Brimelow will reveal the latest technologies being worked on by Adobe for game developers. They will show how these technologies allow developers to create casual 2D games in addition to AAA 3D games. Current best practices will also be discussed.
About the speakers
Mike Chambers has spent the last decade building applications that target the web and the Flashruntime. During that time, he has worked with numerous technologies including Flash, Generator, .NET, Central, Flex, Objective-C, Cocoa, JavaScript and HTML5. He is currently the Directory of Developer Advocacy for web platforms at Adobe. He has written and spoken extensively on Flash and Rich Internet Application development and is coauthor of the Apollo for Adobe Flex Developers Pocket Guide,Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) for JavaScript Developers Pocketguide, Flash Enabled: FlashDesign and Development for Devices as well as Generator and Flash Demystified. Read more at Mike's blog.
Lee Brimelow is a developer evangelist at Adobe who is currently focusing on Flash gaming. He has worked in the past for companies like AOL, Netscape, frog design, and eBay. Lee runs the highly popular video tutorial site at gotoandlearn.com and writes a blog dedicated to Flash.
Our Next Meeting
Creating a Mobile App with HTML5, CSS3, and JQuery by Cornelius Chopin at Friday June 8, 2012 (1:15 - 3:30)
Adobe Certified Instructor Cornelius Chopin, richmediacs.com, presents Creating a Mobile App with HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery with Dreamweaver, Part 3
After the presentation we will have the semi annual drawing for Adobe software and other products. All Austin Adobe User Group members who are attending are eligible to win. Must be present to win.
Date: Friday June 8, 2012
Time: 1:15-3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Place: New Horizons Computer Learning Center (300 E Highland Mall Blvd. Suite 100) turn north onto Jonathan and park in the Visitor parking area
RSVP: To help our host New Horizons Computer Learning Center select a room that comfortably seats everyone, please RSVP to this free event
Miss a meeting?
Check the Presentations page. When possible we record our presentations.
Twice-yearly raffle for Adobe Software
To encourage people to join and participate in the local user groups, Adobe allows each user group to raffle one Adobe software package valued up to $2100 twice a year. The Austin Adobe User group holds the drawings at the June and December meetings. All members who are present at the drawing are eligible to win their choice of an Adobe product that retails for up to $2100.
How to increase your chances to win
- Attend the meetings. You must attend at least one meeting before the drawing to be a member and be eligible for the drawing. Each meeting you attend increases your chances.
- Do something that benefits the group - review a book, give a presentation, or contribute in another way. Giving a presentation at a meeting gives the most "bonus" tickets. (Note: one of the two group managers often gives presentations; but as a manager he is not eligible for this drawing)
If you want to volunteer and earn extra tickets towards the raffle or have any questions, contact Donna Blumberg, austinadobegroupmgr@gmail.com.
Adobe Certified Expert Peer Study Group
Anyone who is interested in learning about or planning to take the Adobe Certified Expert exams is invited to join the ACE peer study group at New Horizons Computer Learning Center. This group meets every Friday from 3:00 - 5:00. For details, contact Tiffany Tarpein, ttarpein@nhaustin.com.
See our websites at: http://www.austinadobeusergroup.com and http://groups.adobe.com/group/340
Get Involved
Join Mailing List
The groups maintains a "many-to-many" email list on Google Groups. Anyone may join. The list is used for official group announcements and members are welcome to use it to post news of interest to other Adobe users and well as to pose questions and comments. Messages and replies sent to the list will go to all members. There are approximately 300 members on the list at any time.
Become a Volunteer
Speaking Opportunities for Adobe Users. We welcome people with experience who are interested in sharing their tips and tricks. Making a presentation offers you an opportunity to show off your knowledge and gain respect and gratitude from fellow Internet professionals. By preparing a presentation you can hone your skills and develop greater mastery of the topic. Contact us about your presentation
Share your Skills and Talents. Win the respect and admiration of colleagues by volunteering your skills and talents with website design, email management and event coordination. Gain visibility for yourself and your company. Contact us about how you'd like to contribute.