| Saturday, November 4, 2006 |
| 10:30a |
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Fineart Vision In Photoshop CS2
Presenter: Stephen Burns, author of "Photoshop CS Trickery & FX" & Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX
Stephen Burns will share his insights that are divulged in his books as to
how to execute your vision effectively and intuitively in Photoshop CS2. He will also share an understanding of effective digital composition for the artist and photographer. This presentation will also include how to integrate painting techniques along with photography as a way to enhance your final vision.
Location: Teleconference Room
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Mac for All Beginners
Presenter: Claire Lemire, Apple Ambassador for the North OC Computer Club
For the owner of a new Mac, a practical approach to making the Leopard
Intel Mac perform to your needs without being a programmer. Also for the
owner of an old Mac, how to make the transition to OS X.
Pros and cons of old/new hardware, system software,
and non-native applications. Finally, Mac upkeep critical to your success.
Location: CB 101
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2D Animation and Video post fx with PD Pro
Presenter: Philip Staiger, founder and owner of TheBest3D.com
Like to draw and sketch? Take it one step further: animate, the old school traditional way, like with the old flip books: frame by frame. Into video? add some special fx, do some transitions and fades, and create Hollywood-style magic with filters and more. PD Pro is the result of ten years of development by special FX artist Dan Ritchie. If you're still wondering if bootcamp is for you, come see what's possible, and why you do want some Windows XP capability on your Mac, or a separate PC. Either way, you'll have fun with the many tools, filters, brushes and plugins, not to mention the ability to share filters written as Lua scripts with other applications such as GIMP and ArtWeaver.
Location: CB 104
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Demystifying Inkjet Printing
Presenter: Don Baker, Klassic Specialties
Printer Technologies-Explanations
• Review current and future technologies, factors and considerations Ink characteristics and options Printing Optimization
• Media types and characteristics, selecting media and scanning tips
• Cost of Ownership
• Selecting Printers, Digital Camera and Media
• Printing and Scanning Tips
Location: Student Center Lounge
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| 11:30a |
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Mac OS X Leopard: A Sneak Peek!
Presenter Arthur Maddalena, Lead Mac Genius, Fashion Island Apple Store
An overview of the known features and benefits of the New Mac OS X 10.5
Leopard coming spring of 2007
Location: Teleconference Room
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Panorama Guided Tour
Presenter: James Rea, ProVue Development
Learn how a modern RAM based database program can make any organization
more efficient and productive. We'll demonstrate the benefits of Panorama's RAM based approach vs. the disk based approach used by other database software like FileMaker. You'll see how this approach revolutionizes all database tasks, including searching, sorting, data entry, design and calculations. You'll also see how Panorama integrates with other applications like Apple's Address Book, and how Panorama can access the internet to automate tasks like address lookup and checking, mapping, shipment tracking and more.
Location: CB 101
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Running your small business for the Mac Consultant, Mac Designer and Small business person
Presenter: Harold Nelson,CPA
Income Tax, Sales Tax, City Business License What you don’t know will hurt you financially. Lowering and protecting your deductions from audit.
Location: CB 104
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Hardware and Software to Protect your Computer Against Theft
Presenter: Steve Cochrane, SecurityKit.com
Cost effective ways to protect computers against theft including locks, alarms, drive locks and PC PhoneHome theft recovery software.
Location: Student Center Lounge
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Introduction to Xsan
Presenter: Charles Edge, 318
In this session, we will offer an overview of Apple's Xsan. The Xsan allows
speeds of up to 4 gigabits per client computer, disk space of up to a
petabyte and allows multiple computers to share data. We will cover how
creative professionals can save money and increase productivity using xSAN
technology. We will cover the basics of the xSAN and the concept of
virtualization with storage management. If you are already considering an
xSAN then the Q and A may even help you decide on your configuration or help you with saving money on your hardware purchase.
Location: BK 111
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Introduction to the Command Line
Presenter: Eli Shamszadeh, 318
The terminal doesn't have to be frightening. Chmod, chown, cd, ls,
diskutil, pico, vi, sudo and the list goes on and on... Let¹s open up the
hood and look at what¹s inside your Mac when you strip away all those pretty
graphics. Find out how to get started with the Terminal and where to find
more information once you get home.
Location: BK 112
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| 12:30p |
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Keynote Address: The state of the Mac, and its future.
Presenter: Neil Ticktin, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, MacTech Magazine
Get Neil's perspective having been in the Mac community for over 20 years, with the last 14 years as publisher of MacTech Magazine.
What should users and techs be looking out for? What's on the wish list?
Ask your questions.
Location: Teleconference Room
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| 1:30p |
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"Mac Downunder' and an Apple philosophy: "Things we think but do not say"
Presenter: Peter Mellow is a senior lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology where he has produced over 50 interactive CDs and DVDs. In 2004 her ran the first national Mac users conference in New Zealand, taking a lot of inspiration from the SoCal MacFair. In 2004, Peter was given the "Apple Outstanding Tertiary Educator Award". His voice can now be heard on the new iPod Gym videos that he has made in the recently released iWorkout 4.0Presntation: Get an international perspective on how the Mac fits into New Zealand society as well as share some views on an Apple philosophy. Sit back and enjoy a funny, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate presentation that will make you think differently about how you use you Mac every day!
Location: Teleconference Room
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Using InDesign in a Production Workflow
Presenter: Erica Gamet, Digital Dimensions. You have InDesign and you're working in it just fine...but now what? How does InDesign fit into your production workflow? Find out how the tools included in InDesign can help you streamline your workflow, organize your client files, and cut down or eliminate repetitive tasks.
Location: CB 101
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Protecting Your Data
Presenter Gordon Bell, Prosoft Engineering
Learn about Data Rescue II, Drive Genius, Picture Rescue, Data Backup and Tune Tech for iPod, Prosoft's Mac Utility programs. These products allow you to back up, recover, maintain and manage your important data.
Location: CB 104
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Alternative Financing; P2P Lending for Mac Users
Presenter: Mark Nelson
Introduction to the Apple User Group on Prosper a P2P Lending Marketplace for Macintosh enthusiasts. Covering borrowing on Prosper to finance new Mac purchases and refinancing outstanding debt. Also covers Lending on Prosper, ways to diversify your investment portfolio.
Location: Student Center Lounge
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Mac OS X Tips and Tricks
Presenter: Charles Edge, 318
Learn how to tweak your computer to run optimally. We will cover OS X from
the point of view of the pros. You will learn things that will help you work
smarter and be more productive.
Location: BK 111
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Working with iWeb
Presenter: Phil Steen 318 staff
Got a .Mac account? How about an idea for an interesting website? Using
Apple's Pages allows you to build websites fast and easily. In this session
we will take you through the process of setting up a website using Pages and
keeping it updated. We will also explain some of the basic tenants of web
design and how to find hosting or upload directly to a .Mac account. We
will end by covering where to find more information if you want to continue
learning about web design and pages.
Location: BK 112
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| 2:30p |
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She said Yes!
Did you hear about the Wedding proposal at 5am at the new Apple Store in New York City? James proposed to his girlfriend Uschi via the 24 hour time lapse photo feed of the Apple Store grand opening. To read more about it, please go to:
Wired Cult if the Mac article
To view the time lapse go here:
Apple Time Lapse Video
We will be having a "Virtual Wedding Reception" for the happy couple as they join us live from New York City via video iChat as we we learn more about how James came up with the idea and how life has changed for the couple when you become part of Apple folklore.
Location:Teleconference Room
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EyeTV Hybred-Watch analog and digital TV on your Mac
Presenter: Frank James, Elgato Systems
Learn about the new EyeTV Hybred which allows you to watch analog and digital TV on your Mac.
Location: CB 101
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PD Particles
Presenter: Philip Staiger founder and owner of TheBest3D.com
So you dual-booted your new MacPro and are wondering if you can have fun painting on the Windows XP side of your shiny new Mac? PD Particles is a PC program for painting, using a special type of brush called particle brush. It is intended as a companion to your existing favorite imaging tools and 3D programs (such as Carrara). This presentation will show some of the popular ways to use brushes and particle effects for digital painting on a tight budget - for the cost of a meal.
Location: CB 104
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Mac Efficients Next Step
Presenter: Claire Lemire, Apple Ambassador for the North OC Computer Club
How to manage the advanced features of the hardware and software in Leopard Intel Macs. Glitches and fixes for system and application software. Working with peripherals and creating an iPod back-up and bootable drive. The hows and whys of maintenance over time and usage intensity. Making this Mac last.
Location: Student Center Lounge
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Mac OS X Server
Presenter: Charles Edge, 318
What is Mac OS X Server? How is it different from Mac OS X? What
situations would cause you to spend the extra money to get the server
operating system? In this session, we will spend approximately half our
time covering what OS X Server is and then move on to get your questions
answered. If you want to ask questions about the server then look no
further - we have your answers in this session!
Location: BK 111
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Managing Computers Using Apple Remote Desktop
Presenter: Bill Roshia, 318
This seminar will cover the features and fundamental concepts of Apple
Remote Desktop, Apple¹s complete desktop management solution for Mac OS X. We will cover ARD's top features, including software distribution, asset
management, remote assistance, and remote administration. We'll also compare ARD to similar third-party software packages. Finally, we will cover some basic scenarios for effectively deploying ARD across your network. If you need to tap into a computer remotely, manage multiple computers or deploy software to many computers at once then this session will be invaluable!
Location: BK 112
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| 3:30p |
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High Dynamic Range Techniques to Enhance Your Digital Photographs
Presenter: Stephen Burns, author of "Photoshop CS Trickery & FX" & "Advanced
Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX
Stephen Burns will share an understanding of the misunderstood capabilities
of todays CCD and CMOS sensors in digital cameras and share techniques on how to get the greatest dynamic range possible. This seminar will entail the use of intermediate and masking technique along with a thorough understanding of effective use of the new HDRI merge in Photoshop CS2.
Location: Teleconference Room
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Media Conversions Made Easy
Presenter: Ivan Randall
Learn how to convert music and video with your Macintosh to CD, DVD and your iPod without all the headaches
Location: CB 104
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Prepare Employee work schedules with your Macintosh
Presenter: Steve Henry, Actoris Software
Learn how to take the 'labor' out of labor scheduling. You will see how Macintosh technology can give your business a competitive advantage in managing your companys work schedule.
Location: Student Center Lounge
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Airport Wireless
Presenter: Daniel Jimenez, 318
Apple Airport Base Stations are becoming as common as the Apple network.
The options and features of Airport Base Stations can be confusing. Why
does the encryption matter? What do all those features do for you? What is
the right setup for your network? It's your lucky day! Get all those
questions answered about those pesky base stations in this session, where we
will give a brief overview of the Airport and then jump straight into why
you came: to get your questions answered!
Location: BK 111
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Parallels and Bootcamp
Presenter: Eli Shamszadeh, 318
Using Parallels and Bootcamp it is possible to run Windows and Linux on your
Mac, either from within Mac OS X (Parallels) or booted directly (Bootcamp).
In this session, we will take you through the process of installing and
running this valuable software to build images and boot your computer into
other operating systems. We will also cover other options, such as Terminal
Services and installing Windows applications into Mac OS X. If you need
Windows but don't want a second computer then this seminar will be
beneficial in helping you to plan how to get started down this road and the
pitfalls you may encounter.
Location: BK 112
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| 5:00p |
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Door Prize Drawing
HUGE DOOR PRIZE DRAWING
$$$ in Prizes. All attendees are entered, must be present to win!ALSO: Video iPod Drawing to benefit Cerritos College Student Newspaper. Raffle Tickets available at Registration Table. Video iPod courtesy of Robert Jugan, Allstate Insurance. Visit his booth at SoCal MacFair! You do not need to be present to win for video iPod drawing. This is a separate drawing from the SoCal MacFair door prizes that are included with admission.
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