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Video Effects in Photoshop CS4 and CS3 2
Entry posted on Jul 14 by Cole Joplin

Here is the documentation for the presentation on July 15. The Adobe group site only allows me to attach one file up to 20MB, so I am posting the PDF.

The zip file containing video files, PSDs, and a PDF explaining the concepts, steps, and screenshots is available if you email me. I will bring it to the meeting on a USB stick. The filesize is 128MB. You can also download it here.

Retouch Photos using Auto-Align Layers in Adobe Photoshop 2
Entry posted on Dec 16 by Jesse Harding

I created this quick tutorial that shows you how to use the Auto-Align Layers feature Photoshop (CS3+) to retouch photos.

View the tutorial

Flash AS3 Duplicate Movie Clip 2
Entry posted on Jan 23 by Dan.Smith

The easiest way to duplicate a movieClip in Flash AS3 that resides in your library is to first create your clip; then, in the library, right click on it and select Linkage…, and finally check the Export for ActionScript check box.

Here’s a step by step in case you got lost while doing the initial steps to duplicate your movieClip using AS3.

1. Create your Clip.  I just made a simple rectangle for an example with a motion tween.

2. Right Click your clip in the library and select “Linkage…” and then check “Export for ActionScript”.

What this does is make a class called “myMC” that we can now call using actionscript 3.

3.  Put the following actionscript on frame one of your main timeline:

addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,makeABox);

var i:Number = 1; //i will be the total number of boxes

function makeABox(e:Event):void {
trace(”new box #” + i);
var newBox:myMC = new myMC();
addChild(newBox);
newBox.x = stage.mouseX;
newBox.y = stage.mouseY;
i++;
}

So what this all means is, we use addEventListener to listen for a mouse click.  When a mouse click is detected, it runs the function makeABox.  This function calls our new class “myMC” and adds a new child clip using addChild.  We set the X and Y of the clip by detecting the X and Y of the mouse on the stage.

Here’s a screen shot:

Here are the source files, happy flash actionscript 3 - ing:

duplicateMovieAS3.fla

duplicateMovieAS3.swf

Edit Multiple Photos Using Photoshop and Bridge with Batch Processing 2
Entry posted on Jan 24 by Jesse Harding

I created this quick tutorial that shows you how to use batch processing to edit multiple photos. View the tutorial

Summer thoughts for the group 2
Entry posted on Jul 21 by Cole Joplin

Hi Everyone!

Last night's presentation from Mike on Premier Pro was great. I was able to take some time to reflect on the group, and wanted to share some thoughts.

1) People do stuff in the summer. It's always been this way. Please do not feel guilty about having fun and taking time off with friends and family. We know you'll be back. I am extremely appreciative to the people in this group. I am grateful that you take the time to come to meetings and participate. That, in itself, is really something. So, thanks everyone!

2) It never ceases to amaze me that I always learn something new every meeting. Because I have done a number of user groups over time, this is why I know much of what I know. We all learn from each other. I'm a programmer, but I know a lot about Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.. Thanks for the skills you've given me!

3) Being a presenter is not a natural thing. Please don't feel you need to present. It's totally okay if it's not in your blood to be a presenter. Everyone contributes to the discussions or asks really good questions. You don't have to be a presenter to be a valuable contributor of our group. We're just happy to have you. Really.

4) Even something as simple as snacks adds a lot to the group atmosphere. I'm really thankful to Access for providing drinks. That's extremely cool. Did I mention you get an extra drawing ticket for bringing snacks?

5) Many groups assume that the presenter be an expert. SLCAdobeUG is not one of those groups. There is value in someone taking on a new skill or product, and sharing what their struggles and discoveries were. Since we have such a wide berth of products, design and technology, this is helpful to someone who hasn't taken on that new challenge. Every expert will tell you that a newbie often reads or finds out something new that they didn't know about. A novice can teach an expert.

Example: I am not an InDesign expert, I'm a novice. My New Features CS 5.5 presentation is geared toward simply approaching InDesign, show how old things just got a lot easier, and that you can do some cool things without needing to be an expert. I personally decided on InDesign because I wanted to know how to make an ePub book that will work in iBooks on my iPad. Now, I can not only program an iPad app, but I can make a manual, with embedded videos, that shows you how to use it, and how to use our backend software systems. All on an iPad. Now Tiffany is an InDesign expert, yet she wanted to see the new CS 5.5 features in action.

6) If there is something you'd like the group to do that it's not, let us know. If there's something you don't like, let us know. While may be the manager of the group, I see this as our group. Nothing is sacred to me except one thing: I don't want to waste your time. 

7) When was the last time you mentioned this group to someone else? You never know if we might do something they may be interested in. As Mike discovered last night, many were interested in photography as well as video. You never know. Did I mention you get an extra ticket from bringing a friend?

So, a general thanks to everyone. I'm lucky to be your UGM.

-- Cole

Green Screen Video In Premiere Pro CS4 2
Entry posted on Mar 18 by Cole Joplin

Here is the support PDF that shows the process step-by-step as shown in our Feb meeting.

Announcements and downloads
Entry posted on Nov 17 by Cole Joplin

SLCAdobeUG November meeting and CS giveaway, Wed, Nov 16, 6:30pm
Entry posted on Nov 15 by Cole Joplin

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that we have our November meeting. The agenda is:
Our big Creative Suite Giveaway! Some lucky winner gets a CS option of their choice. Gotta love it!

Painting in Photoshop - What's New by Cole Joplin

Learn new techniques of painting photographs and using new brushes.

We hope to see you there!

*Our Meeting Location:* 
Access Development Building, 1012 WestBeardsley Place Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1012+West+Beardsley+Place+Salt+Lake+City,+Utah+84119&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=39.099308,64.072266&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1012+W+Beardsley+Pl,+Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah+84119&ll=40.718087,-111.911116&spn=0.018085,0.035491&t=h&z=15

Directions from South:
1) Take exit 305A-305B-305C-305D for 1300 S/UT-201 W toward 2100 S/900S/W Valley0.4 mi2) Take exit 305A on the left for UT-201 W/900 W toward W Valley0.4 mi3) Keep right at the fork to continue toward S 900 W0.5 mi4). Turn left at S 900 W0.5 mi5). Take the 2nd right onto W 2480 S/Beardsley Pl0.1 mi6) Go all the way in the back parking lot on the right. Enter the doorat the corner of the building. The meeting room is just beyond thereception desk, on the right.

If the door gets accidentally locked, call 801-716-0514

SLCAdobeUG October Meeting, Wednesday, Oct 19, 6:30pm
Entry posted on Oct 18 by Cole Joplin

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that we have our October meeting. The agenda is:

Using the Reference Window in Premiere Pro by Kurt Perry

Color correction techniques for your video.

AJAX Simplified by Cole Joplin

Learn the basics of browser to server communications. See how to access a service and display data without reloading the web page.

We hope to see you there!

*Our Meeting Location:* 

Access Development Building, 1012 WestBeardsley Place Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1012+West+Beardsley+Place+Salt+Lake+City,+Utah+84119&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=39.099308,64.072266&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1012+W+Beardsley+Pl,+Salt+Lake+City,+Salt+Lake,+Utah+84119&ll=40.718087,-111.911116&spn=0.018085,0.035491&t=h&z=15

Directions from South:

1) Take exit 305A-305B-305C-305D for 1300 S/UT-201 W toward 2100 S/900S/W Valley0.4 mi
2) Take exit 305A on the left for UT-201 W/900 W toward W Valley0.4 mi
3) Keep right at the fork to continue toward S 900 W0.5 mi
4). Turn left at S 900 W0.5 mi
5). Take the 2nd right onto W 2480 S/Beardsley Pl0.1 mi
6) Go all the way in the back parking lot on the right. Enter the doorat the corner of the building. The meeting room is just beyond thereception desk, on the right.

If the door gets accidentally locked, call 801-716-0514

April Meeting
Entry posted on Apr 17 by Cole Joplin

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that we have our April meeting tonight, the 17th, at 6:30pm. 

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