Jeff Tapper of Digital Primates willl be giving a free full-day, hands-on training session, where experienced ColdFusion Developers can learn how to build their first Flex application using the latest Flash Builder 4 beta software. This training is designed to help experienced ColdFusion developers get started in understanding how to add rich UI to existing and new ColdFusion applications.

Date / Time Thursday, November 19

Hyatt Regency Chicago on the River Walk, 

151 East Wacker Drive, 

Chicago, IL 60601 

Registration: 8:30am

Registration

http://www.adobe.com/go/flextrainingforcfdevelopers

The presentation from the October meeting "Introducing the GAIA Framework For Flash can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/augchicagogaia

The third annual BFusion and BFlex conferences, two days of hands-on
training from experts in Adobe ColdFusion, Flex, AIR, and Flash Catalyst
will take place October 24/25 at Indiana University.

BFusion is a full day of hands-on Adobe ColdFusion training. ColdFusion,
built on top of Java, is an easy-to-learn rapid development language for
interactive web applications. BFusion features a true beginners track, a
beginners track for programmers new to ColdFusion, an intermediate track on
framework-based development, and other hands-on sessions for intermediate
and advanced developers.

BFlex is a full day of hands-on Flash Platform development with Adobe Flex,
AIR, Flash Catalyst, and Flash Builder. These technologies allow development
of Rich Internet Applications for the web as well as cross-platform desktop
applications. This event also features beginner and true beginner tracks, as
well as hands-on sessions for intermediate and advanced developers. New this
year is a track for designers looking to use Adobe Flash Catalyst for
developing Rich Internet Applications with no programming skills.

This is a tremendous training opportunity, especially with the cuts in
training and travel budgets. Some of the sessions being given at this event
are the same sessions by the same speakers as were at Adobe MAX in LA last
week for as much as $595 for the day of training. These events only cost
$10/day. 

When: Saturday, October 24 (BFusion); Sunday, October 25 (BFlex)
Where: Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Bloomington

For details and to register, visit the event web site:

http://bflex.info/

Presentation files from the September 2009 meeting "Getting started with PHP" are now available at  http://www.augchicago.org/presos/sept2009.html"

Get introduced to using the GAIA Frameworks for Flash at the October 19th meeting of AUG Chicago, The Chicago Area Adobe Users Group.

Frameworks for Flash can be useful for many reasons, most importantly it brings together designers and coders under one common understanding. While some Frameworks can be quite daunting, GAIA is one of the simplest, most approachable Flash frameworks available and can assist Flash developers of all levels of experience. GAIA basically auto creates all the low level stuff needed by for a Flash project. Designers can then take the. fla file to start their work while programmers can begin with their coding.

Our guest presenter, Brian Busche, will explain exactly what a framework is and how using them can improve workflow, and streamline the development process. Brian will show that even with a modest understanding of ActionScript, you can leverage the GAIA framework for your Flash projects.

Also: MAX, Adobe's annual user conference, took place last week and we'll have a recap of the hottest news and announcements from that event.

If all this wasn't enough (and by-golly it should be) we will be raffling off a copy of an Adobe Creative Suite 4. Note: winner needs to be present to win.

Using the GAIA Flash Framework
Monday October 19th
6:30-8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00)
Ascend Training
410 South Michigan Avenue
Room 433 
Chicago, IL
FREE 
RSVP to http://augchicagooct2009.eventbrite.com/

When he was a member and frequent contributer to our group, we always thought Charles Forman was a bit ahead of his time, and now he is featured by Time, Time Magazine that is.

Charles, Flex-based site OMGPOP http://www.omgpop.com was selected by Time Magazine as one of the top 50 Websites of 2009. OMGPOP combines the worlds of online gaming and social networks. Those who remember Chucks presentations will recognize his quirky creativity throughout out the site.

You can read what Time has to say here http://tinyurl.com/npnrls

You asked for it you got it.

After numerous request from member we finally started a Facebook group. Its another way for us to stay in touch with you, and another way for you to meet and stay in touch with fellow group members between meetings.

So join us today, and encourage your friends to join us at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106910023316&ref=ts

Monday June 15th, AUG Chicago, The Chicago Area Adobe Users Group is once again teaming up with Ascend Training for the ultimate night of networking and showcasing.

Here are 5 reasons you will want to attend:

1. You are looking for work in the technology world, full-time, freelance, or contractual
2. You are a designer, programer, developer, animator, writer, project manager, etc.
3. You  are looking to hire and/or connect with the best talent in the area
4. You want to have a good-time with your peers and see what they are up to
5. You have a stack of lonely business cards looking for a good home

We're providing the space, you provide the shmooze!

Freelancer Fiesta
Monday June 15th
5:30-8:30 PM
Ascend Training
410 South Michigan Avenue
Room 433
Chicago, IL
FREE (Sombreros Optional)
RSVP to http://www.ascendtraining.com/events_registration.php?button=Register&eID=58

Playboy promises a tasty $10,000 to someone who blows us away with an animation that out-entertains the competition. Now it's your chance to animate your way into history by proving to us that you have created the next South Park, Family Guy or Robot Chicken. One grand prize winner grabs the cash. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009, so get to work and come up with something brilliant! Get your foot in the door. Join the Play-Mation Nation!

http://www.playboy.com/articles/playboys-2009-animation-contest/index.html

Over the past few weeks I have been doing my best to let you know why you would want to attend. 

Well Riapalooza Two is just days away and I found a couple of posts from from other folks who do a great job explaining why it is a must attend event.

http://www.socuteurl.com/twiggydiddle

http://preview.socuteurl.com/peppybee

Hope to see you all there!

http://www.riapalooza.com

Riapalooza Two is:

• "RIAs Beyond The Mouse And Keyboard"
• "Top 10 Questions About RIA That You Never Had The Courage To Ask"
• "Social Media, RIA and Sustainability: A Case Study"
• "Building Interactive Application Using UX Principles"
• "Consuming Internet Services in RIA"

Riapalooza Two is:

• Kevin Hoyt, Adobe Platform Evangelist
• Josh Holmes, Microsoft UX Architect Evangelist
• Michael Labriola, author of Flex 3 Training From The Source
• Steve Holstad, Development Consultant with Clarity Consulting
• Cory Miller Senior Consultant at Magenic Technologies
• Adam Flater and Pek Pongpaet of Roundarch
• Chad Udell Designer/developer

Riapalooza Two is: Rich Internet Applications; Real information, Real solutions, Real cool!

Riapalooza Two is: Coming May 8th and not to be missed

To get more information and register visit http://www.riapalooza.com

We are pleased to announce that the lineup for Riapalooza Two has been posted!

This year we have assembled an outstanding collection of speakers representing the very best in RIA developement.

Sessions include:

• RIAS Beyond The Mouse and KeyBoard
• Top 10 Questions About RIA That You Never Had The Courage To Ask
• RIA PRoblems You Never Knew Existed
• Building Interactive Applications Using UX Priciples
• Empowering The Client-Side:Consuming Internet Services In RIA

Reserve your seat today for Chicago's premier event promoting local Rich Internet Application Developments (RIA) development happening May 8th at the Illinois Technology Association, located at 200 S Wacker Drive Chicago, IL .

Be warned space is limited and last year Riapalooza sold out, so don't delay.

For more details visit and to register visit http://www.riapalooza.com

If you haven't registered up for Riapalooza yet, here are five reasons you should: