DFWAUG http://dfwaug.net Dallas / Fort Worth Adobe User Group Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Scripting Illustrator! http://dfwaug.net/2012/05/scripting-illustrator/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/05/scripting-illustrator/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 09:55:00 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/2012/05/photoshop-bootcamp-with-a-j-wood-3/ Join us as Vasily Hall takes us on a scripting adventure with Adobe Illustrator!

Adobe has had script support for its applications for quite a few versions, and those features are usually utilized by someone other than the creative artist.

However, because of how Illustrator works visually, learning to script it may be actually easier than one would imagine. In fact, it can be a great way for an artist to learn the concept of programming while using code to make a workflow more efficient. This demonstration lesson is perfect for someone who has no programming background but would like to learn to extend his or her Illustrator functionality.

Vasily plans on covering the following:

  • why script?
  • the three scripting languages for Adobe products.
  • the limitations of scripting (Before we set for the Moon let’s see all the wonderful stuff ExtendScript can’t even do)
  • a brief overview of Actions and comparing them vs scripting
  • a very brief overview of Javascript history
  • demonstration of a sample problem and a complete script to solve it.
  • using ExtendScript ToolKit
  • using documentation reference
  • writing our script!

Vasily Hall has been in America since 1995 and an Illustrator user since 2007. His vector illustration work focus is on silkscreen artwork for apparel as well as print items. While his artwork encompasses a variety of techniques and subject matter from character and concept art to technical or abstract works, he always advocates the core principles of organization and “intelligent art” in vector design.

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]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/05/scripting-illustrator/feed/ 0 April Meeting – See What’s New in Photoshop CS6 Beta with A.J. Wood http://dfwaug.net/2012/04/see-whats-new-in-photoshop-cs6-beta-with-a-j-wood/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/04/see-whats-new-in-photoshop-cs6-beta-with-a-j-wood/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:08:44 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/2012/04/see-whats-new-in-photoshop-cs6-beta-with-a-j-wood/

Join us as A.J. Wood takes us on a tour of the new features in Photoshop CS6 Beta!

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]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/03/march-meeting-cancelled/feed/ 0 February Meeting – InDesign is InTheHouse! http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/february-meeting-indesign-is-inthehouse/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/february-meeting-indesign-is-inthehouse/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:02:17 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/?p=917 InDesign is for more than just designing printed material! Join us as Alyssa Galganov shows us how to use InDesign to create an interactive PDF! I bet you didn’t know InDesign could do that, eh? So even if you’ve never fired up that purple ID icon come on down as see what InDesign can do.

You’ll also have a chance to interact with your fellow Adobe users. After Alyssa’s presentation we will have a short “Users Helping Users” session. Bring your questions and bring your answers. You may have just the answer another user is looking for. Remember, this is a User Group and you are the Users. Let’s help each other out.

 

 

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]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/february-meeting-indesign-is-inthehouse/feed/ 0 It’s OpenCF Summit Time! http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/its-opencf-summit-time/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/its-opencf-summit-time/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:47:21 +0000 DFWAUG http://dfwaug.net/?p=911 OpenCF Summit

Free and Open CFML

OpenCF Summit is a community gathering focused exclusively on advancing free and open source software in the CFML community.

If you’re interested in diving into the free software CFML engines,  learning more about the free software movement, and interacting with the most progressive thinkers in the CFML community, OpenCF Summit is for you!

When and Where?

OpenCF Summit is taking place on Feburary 24 – 26, 2012, at the Special Events Center in Garland, Texas.

See the attend page for airport, venue, and hotel information.

How Much?

72 hours of CFFreedom for the low, low price of only $72. Sleep optional.

Sign Me Up!

Register now!

]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/02/its-opencf-summit-time/feed/ 0 January Meeting – Adobe Touch and Lightroom 4 Beta Overview http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/january-meeting-adobe-touch-and-lightroom-organization/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/january-meeting-adobe-touch-and-lightroom-organization/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:17:15 +0000 DFWAUG http://dfwaug.net/?p=898 Happy New Year!

Our first meeting for 2012 will be on Saturday the 21st! Join us as A.J. Wood takes us on a tour of the Adobe Touch Apps! After that Gene McCullagh will give us a tour of Lightroom 4 Beta!

This is the first meeting in our new format of bringing you two shorter topics each month. Come ready to enjoy and ask questions!

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]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/january-meeting-adobe-touch-and-lightroom-organization/feed/ 1 Photoshop Bootcamp with A.J. Wood http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/photoshop-bootcamp-with-a-j-wood/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/photoshop-bootcamp-with-a-j-wood/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:01:49 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/photoshop-bootcamp-with-a-j-wood/ Don’t miss this chance to learn from the BEST!!!  Join A.J. Wood for a great day of Photoshop!

Photoshop is a great tool for enhancing photos, painting pictures, sketching/coloring ideas, and designing with precision.  In this one-day workshop, you will learn the following topics:

 

  • Introduction to Photoshop (Raster vs Vector Graphics)
  • Sizing Images (Print vs Screen)
  • The Photoshop Three Method (Brushes, Menus, Layers)
  • Working with Brushes (History, Clone, Heal, Background Eraser)
  • Menu – Image Adjustments (Levels vs Curves)
  • Working with Selections
  • Working with Layers

 

One lucky attendee will win a copy of onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 6.

This event is scheduled from 10am until 4:30pm. Pizza lunch will be provided.

Cost is $79. Use code “AdobeWan” for $10 off the ticket price.

**PLEASE REGISTER ON THE EVENTBRITE WEBSITE**

http://photoshopbootcamp.eventbrite.com/

 

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]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/photoshop-bootcamp-with-a-j-wood/feed/ 0 Happy New Year! http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/happy-new-year/ http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/happy-new-year/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:16:17 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/?p=877

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012!

We’ll be starting up our regular meetings shortly so get set for more great content! Also, we’re now on Google+ so if that is where you prefer to hang out these days why not circle us? You can find us at http://gplus.to/dfwaug

So stay tuned for more information about upcoming meetings!

]]> http://dfwaug.net/2012/01/happy-new-year/feed/ 0 Forums Are Now Closed http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/forums-are-now-closed/ http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/forums-are-now-closed/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:54:12 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/?p=870 Because of continuing spam and hacking attempts we have decided to close the forums here at DFWAUG.net.  Please feel free to take advantage of our discussion boards over at our Adobe Groups site or our meetup.com site. Additionally, if you are looking for jobs or have jobs available, please use the jobs board at our Adobe Groups site.

]]> http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/forums-are-now-closed/feed/ 0 November Meeting – Retouching Basics with Chris Tarantino http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/november-meeting-retouching-basics-with-chris-tarantino/ http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/november-meeting-retouching-basics-with-chris-tarantino/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:46:51 +0000 Gene http://dfwaug.net/2011/11/november-meeting-retouching-basics-with-chris-tarantino/ Join us as Chris Tarantino walks us through some of the basics of retouching images using Photoshop. Chris calls Flower Mound home and is an expert at color management and retouching and has worked in the retouching and color correcting field since 1983. Chris has been described as someone who “breaks” Photoshop to make it work better. His retouching work has graced many fashion and beauty magazines worldwide, including Vogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Harper’s Bazaar. He has worked with many leading photographers to help them achieve their vision in the new digital world, including Steve Meisel, Mario Testino, Melvin Sokolsky, and Enrique Badulescu. Books Chris has written include “Digital Fashion Photography” and “Digital Photo Processing”, and he is a contributor to leading photography and creative magazines. Currently Chris is working for Vaught Studio as their Beauty retoucher and in-house Photoshopopedia. Chris is a Adobe Certified Expert as well as a Adobe Community Professional and is a moderator on the Adobe Help Forums for Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge and Camera Raw. Of which programs he is either/both a Alpha and Beta Tester. In addition to writing and consulting about Photoshop, Chris also speaks at major Creative and Photography venues such as PMA and PhotoExpo.

RAFFLE ALERT!!!! This is our last meeting before the holiday break and we will be raffling off some prizes! Here’s your chance to win a full copy of the Creative Suite!!! Tickets, as usual, will be $5 each or 5 for $20. Proceeds go into our snack budget. Don’t miss your chance to win!

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