by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
The Creative Pro User Group Network, including SF Cutters, Lafcpug, BOSFCPUG and other FCPUG and digital video user groups around the globe, invites members of the post production and broadcast communities, including creatives, collaborative editors, filmmakers, digital content creators and their associates to enjoy cocktails, networking and more with industry peers while learning about the latest trends in collaborative editing workflows. This year’s Las Vegas SuperMeet will feature a special presentation from Red Giant featuring Stu Maschwitz.
What? The Twelfth annual Las Vegas Super Meet.
Where? Rio Hotel’s Amazon Ballroom in Las Vegas.
When? Tuesday, April 9.
The Raffle? Second to none, of course.
Be there.
http://supermeet.com/
SFCutters
http://www.sfcutters.org/
Boston Final Cut Pro User Group
http://www.bosfcpug.org/
Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group
http://www.lafcpug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
MacinTech of South Denver has a great addition for any user group meeting: Show and Tell with a bit of a twist. It’s fun to see a professional demonstration of a high-end piece of software or hardware, but most users have limited funds and new technology can be pricy. For MacinTech’s Show and Tell, members are encouraged to bring in software and accessories for member discussion, but the items must meet two criteria: the item must be useful and the item must be reasonably priced. From a favorite utility for a Mac to a note taking application for an iPod, members get a chance to see how items work in the real world. Better yet, the items discussed are affordable. What a fun addition to any user group meeting.
Visit MacinTech.
http://www.macintech.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
The officers and members of North Coast Mac (NCMUG) often lead the way when it comes to community service and their newest program is no exception. The group is collecting ink and toner cartridges (at meetings) in support of Operation Goals, a non-profit started in 2012 by three teenagers who saw a need and wanted to help. The money that Operation Goals receives from recycling goes to buy educational supplies for foster teens in their community. Keeping cartridges and toners out of landfills, helping foster teens and encouraging localyouth with a passion for community service: Way to go North Coast Mac!
Learn more about NCMUG.
http://www.ncmug.org/
(Thanks to Lorene Romero for being the contact person for this wonderful community service.)
http://www.ncmug.org/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
The Media Motion Ball is run by an all-volunteer team that started from a combination of two user group lists: the International Media Users Group (IMUG) email list and the After Effects email list. The result, first held in 1998, was an event planned by users, for users. Since then there has been no looking back! This year the volunteer team once again invites digital media mavens to their premier event during NAB. Who should attend? Professionals in production, post production, motion graphics, 3D and related fields. This year’s Media Motion Ball 2013, with Platinum Sponsor AJA Video Systems, will offer ongoing drawings for great door prizes, time to network and socialize, and a wonderful dinner. Interested in media production? Going to NAB? The MediaMotion Ball should be on your social calendar.
Be there.
http://www.mediamotionball.com/team.html
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
On Thursday, March 21, San Francisco Cutters will be hosting a special meeting honor of their 13th anniversary. Highlights will include special speakers Robert Dalva A.C.E., Kevin Monahan on Adobe Premiere Pro and Logan Kelsey & Mark Spencer on RED Camera PostProduction. Of course, there will be a tremendous raffle, sponsor tables and all of the wonderful networking opportunities that are the hallmarks of every SF Cutters event.
Thanks to SF Cutters and Claudia Crask for all they do for the community, from posting job openings in the field of video, to making sure that artists’ works is publicized and recognized, to encouraging networking by reminding members to meet at least five new people at each event, to offering discount codes to industry events such as PostProduction World at NabShow and the Las Vegas SuperMeet when they are available, to helping us all stay informed about what’s new and wonderful for creative professionals.
Learn about SF Cutters online and on FaceBook.
http://www.sfcutters.org/
https://www.facebook.com/sf.cutters1
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Mar 13, 2013 | News & Events
KansasFest, the 24th annual convention dedicated to the Apple II computer, returns for another year, running July 23 through July 28, 2013. Users, programmers, hobbyists, and retro-computing enthusiasts are invited to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, for six days and five nights of sessions, demos, announcements, contests, and camaraderie. Highlights include keynote speaker Randy Wigginton, the traditional HackFest, an annual programming challenge open to coders of all skill levels, a vendor fair and exhibit hall where enthusiasts can show off, play with and buy and sell new or unusual hardware and software, and so much more.
If you “remember when,” Kansas will be the place to be.
http://www.kansasfest.org/
(Thanks to Ken Gagne for this wonderful tip!)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | News & Events
Many groups face an audience problem: how to meet the needs of new users, consumer product enthusiasts and technology professionals, so that each meeting is a special event for all attendees. Some resolve the problem by having an initial Q & A for new users or switchers. Some resolve the problem by moving all but the most mainstream topics to SIGs. On February 26, iMUG of Melbourne tackles two topics that are of interest to diverse audience members, covering the use of iPads for special needs children and FileMaker Pro’s ability to create and view stunning databases for the web, Mac, iPhone and iPad. Michael Ward, member of the FileMaker Solutions Alliance, and Jane Farrell, speech pathologist and special educator with 20 years experience in the field, will be the presenters.
Be there.
http://www.imug.com.au/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | News & Events
On March 2, officers and members of the Bellarine Mac User Group of Victoria, Australia, will have a picnic with a special theme. Photos taken during the Portarlington picnic will be part of their March 12 meeting, with a presentation of a selection of photos and prizes for excellence in various categories. Dick Brown, who has had a working career in photography will assist with judging of photo prizes. He will also give a short presentation on iPhoto and photo techniques to bring out the best in your own work.
Plan for two days of fun.
http://www.bellarinemac.org.au/
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | News & Events
Gold Coast Macintosh in Miami reports that Dave Game, five time Gold Coast Mac President and well-known user group participant has died unexpectedly at 57. CBS News in Miami posted a commentary on Dave’s many achievements. A service was held of February 10.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/02/06/longtime-cbs-miami-web-producer-dave-game-dies-at-57/
(Thanks to Gold Coast member Rose Lynn and Apple User Group Regional Liaison Gary Kampel for this news.)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | News & Events
After February’s Annual Meeting and Chili Fest, the officers and members of the Lawrence Apple Users Group (LAUG) 2.0, will cover a timely and money-saving topic during their March 6 meeting: how to use Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, desktops and laptops) to watch TV instead of paying for cable each month. Attendees are invited to share their experiences and bring their TV-related questions. Save money, spend time with friends and learn about new uses for favorite technologies: now that’s a great way to spend a chilly winter evening!
Visit the Lawrence Apple Users Group 2.0.
http://laugks.org/
Learn about the March meeting.
http://laugks.org/2013/02/13/march-meeting-how-to-get-rid-of-your-cable-company/
