Digital Arts Group

Picnic rescheduled for July 9, 2009

The picnic will be July 9 instead of July 2. Other details remain the same.

InDesign meeting, June 11, 2009

The next meeting of the Des Moines InDesign User Group is scheduled for June 11th.

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Date, time, and location
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meredith Corporation Conference Core
1716 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

(Meeting is held at Meredith's Conference Core. Parking ramp is east of the 1716 Locust building; take the elevator down to the lower level.)

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Meeting Details
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Featured Topic:
Variable Data and Font Management

Our Chapter Rep, Brian Cupp, is going to demonstrate how to create a variable data piece directly from InDesign without any additional software. Randy Norian, an Analyst from Xerox, is going to demonstrate variable data using XMPie, a plug-in for InDesign.

Following the break, will be a presentation on Font Management using Font Agent Pro. For detailed information about fonts, read the handout from our November 2006 meeting (http://www.indesignusergroup.com/chapters/desmoines/notes/2006/11_09/Fonts_Font_Mgmt.pdf).

Note: There will not be any snacks or drinks for the meeting. The economy has effected previous sponsors. If you know of a company interested in sponsoring, please email Brian Cupp at desmoines@indesignusergroup.com.

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Agenda
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6:00 - 6:30 Check in, Networking, and Help Desk
6:30 - 7:40 Presentation
7:40 - 7:45 Break
7:45 - 8:15 Presentation
8:15 - 8:30 Raffle and Wrap Up

Des Moines InDesign User Group (IDUG) meetings are completely FREE!

Please register to attend  --    http://www.indesignusergroup.com/chapters/desmoines/

Picnic on July 2, 2009

Digital Arts Group Annual Picnic

Thursday, July 2, 2009

6:30pm

Location: Kevin and Kim's Deck. 515 Hillside, West Des Moines. It is near Valley Junction just west of 5th St.

No RSVP required.

Take a break from the routine and meet up at Kevin House's residence on Thursday, July 2, for fun and food on the deck.

*** This is a potluck so bring your own meat to grill and dish to share. BRING YOUR own table service and beverage. ***

Don't forget the lawn chair.

See you there!

DAG dinner, June 4, 2009 CANCELLED

Not enough participation. So canceled. See you at the picnic.

Dinner Gathering, Thursday, June 4, 2009

The gathering is open to the public. Food is not provided, you will
be responsible for paying for your own meal.

6:30pm

Location:
Raccoon River Brewing Co.
10th & Walnut, Downtown
515/362-5222

RSVPs are required. Please let me know if you will be attending. Please RSVP
to me no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2009.

DAG dinner March 5, 2009

We are back from our fabulous vacation in Cancun. Now, back to reality...

I'd like to have the DAG dinner at Mimi's Café. It's just recently opened and is located in WDM right next to Jordan Creek Towncenter at 490 S 68TH ST. Please RSVP directly to me by Wednesday evening if you plan to attend. Remember, anyone can attend, but I need to have your RSVP by Wednesday, March 4. Dinner attendees must pay for their own meals. RSVP to Joann (jschissel@desmoinesmetro.com).

See http://www.mimiscafe.com/MenuDinner.aspx

Next Dinner Gathering March 5, 2009

Joann Schissel is organizing the event. She is on vacation this week, so watch for her announcement soon.

DAG meeting January 8, 2009

Dinner Gathering, January 8, 2009
Unwind after the holidays with the Digital Arts Group on Thursday, January 8, 2009.

The gathering is open to the public. Food is not provided, you will be responsible for paying for your own meal.

6:30pm
The Drake Diner
1111 25th St
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 277-1111

RSVPs are required. Please let me know if you will be attending. The latest time to RSVP will be Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Thanks, 
Mark Ryerson
mark.ryerson@avivausa.com
279-7350

Dinner Gathering, December 4, 2008

The Digital Arts Group will gather on Thursday, December 4, 2008

The gathering is open to the public. Food is not provided, you will be responsible for paying for your own meal.

6:30pm
Red Rossa Napoli Pizza
www.redrossa.com
12695 University Ave # 100
Clive, IA 50325

RSVPs are required. Please let me know if you will be attending. The latest time to rsvp will be Wednesday.

Thanks,  Barb Gordon 278-9738

November Meeting

THE NOVEMBER DAG MEETING will combine with the InDesign meeting, November 3.

Below is the information about the InDesign meeting from Brian Cupp, Des Moines InDesign User Group, dsmidug@gmail.com

Thanks Brian!

On November 3, 2008, get ready to meet Adobe InDesign CS4. This amazing new release will help you -- help us all -- continue to deliver innovative ideas in print and digital design.

InDesign CS4 breaks down the barriers between online and offline publishing to help you create compelling print and web materials and interactive PDF documents -- all with the beautiful typography we rely on and the stunning design we've come to expect.

Here are some of the top new features in InDesign CS4:
- Live Preflight
- Customizable Links panel
- Conditional text
- Cross-references
- Interactive document design with SWF file export
- Page transitions in SWF and PDF files
- XFL format for export to Flash
- Smart Guides and Smart Spacing
- Spread rotation
- Smart text reflow

Gabriel Powell will be demonstrating the new features and answering your questions. Gabriel is the author of the newly published book "Instant InDesign: Designing Templates for Fast and Efficient Page Layout." He is also the founder and chapter leader of the Amsterdam InDesign User Group in The Netherlands.

A limited supply of discounted copies of Instant InDesign ($35 each) will be available for purchase at the meeting. If you already own a copy, be sure to bring it so Gabriel can sign it.

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Date, time, and location
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Monday, November 3, 2008
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Meredith Corporation Conference Core
1716 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

(Parking ramp for Meredith's Conference Core is east of the 1716 Locust building; take the elevator down to the lower level.)

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Agenda
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6:00pm - Check in and Socializing
6:30pm - Meeting
8:15pm - Raffle
8:30pm - Meeting adjourned

Des Moines InDesign User Group (IDUG) meetings are completely FREE!

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Please register to attend
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registration@indesignusergroup.com

CHANGE of location for October 2, 2008

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF THE MEETING. We will NOT be at Panera.

The DAG board has arranged with Speedpro Imaging to host our meeting on Thursday!

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 6:30pm

Location: Speedpro Imaging
11129 NW 54th Avenue, Grimes
515-986-7151
(one block east of the intersection of Hwy 141 and 54th NW Avenue)

Bruce Benson, owner of the Speedpro Imaging franchise in Iowa and Nebraska, will host DAG members on Thursday. We will tour his showroom and learn about the large-format printing services available at Speedpro.

Please join us at 6:30.