Digital Arts Group

November Meeting

2008-10-20T13:37:09-05:00

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

2008-09-30T14:24:27-05:00

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.

September 2008 meeting

2008-08-25T21:02:05-05:00

We are going to shake up the meeting format this month and meet at Panera on 42nd and Westown Pkw in West Des Moines. We've reserved the room in the back of the restaurant. We won't have a formal speaker format, instead we will loosely base our topic around the process of buying and using the features of the new iPhone. The meeting will be on Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 pm. Grab a cup of java and join us on Thursday.

August is vacation month

2008-07-14T21:17:20-05:00

Anybody have suggestions for September meeting?

Digital Arts Group Annual Picnic

2008-07-02T20:37:45-05:00

Thursday, July 10, 6:30pm

Location: 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 10, for fun and food on the deck. This is a potluck
so bring your own meat to grill, beverage, and dish to share. Don't
forget the lawn chair. Paper plates and utensils will be supplied by
DAG.

Please note that due to July 4 being on Friday this year, the picnic
will be the SECOND Thursday of the month.

See you there!

June 5, 2008 Membership Meeting

2008-05-28T20:03:50-05:00

Be at the Digital Arts Group June meeting, Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 at Haddock Computer in Clive.

Learn about Adobe's new Photoshop Express, a beta online version that handles some basic image editing jobs like cropping, rotating, exposure and saturation adjustment, red-eye removal, adjusting white balance, and more. While it's no substitute for an installed image-editing application, it can help for quick touch-ups and posting images online. Oh yes--and be prepared to allow a lot of time to complete your work! Wayne Davis will be the presenter. Door prize giveaway!

Office Furniture/Computer Equipment for Sale - W. Des Moines, IA

2008-05-14T14:41:50-05:00

NOTE: Pricing does not include delivery.
Parenthetical number indicates the number of units available for sale.
Please call 515-225-2466 for additional information, questions and to coordinate pick up of items.
All computer equipment includes original packaging.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Apple Power Macintosh G4 Tower, DP Quicksilver (1) 867 dual G4 processors, 1MB L3 Cache, 1.25 GB DDR SRAM, 80 GB HD, CD-RW/DVD drive, Apple Pro Keyboard, mouse. Full specs at: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_800_dp_qs.html Price: $700

Viewsonic VX900 19" LCD Monitor VGA/DVI (2) Price: $130

Iomega ZIP 250 Drive, USB/SCSI compatible (includes 10 disks and rack case) (1) Price: $10

Epson Stylus 1160 Tabloid Ink-Jet (1) USB compatible, in excellent condition Price: $30

OFFICE FURNITURE

REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

All Herman Miller Resolve Furniture, in excellent condition. Excellent for anyone starting or refurbishing a new business. Photos can be seen at: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/fur/654442766.html

Double Boomerang Pole Structure (1)
Three short poles, one tall pole, all pre-drilled for power. Includes: two boundary screens, one Velcro® display screen., one tool rail, one vertical letter tray and two horizontal letter trays. Tall pole has been drilled at the top with a light fixture. Price: $1,068.00 122" w x 28" h

Kiva Tables (2)
Formcoat surface tables in soft white. Height adjustable at base. Can be configured to seat up to four people. Price: $258.00 each 53" w x 28" d x 30" h

Boomerang Work Station (1)
Formcoat work surface in soft white, includes: three (3) power-capable short poles, tool rail, vertical letter tray, swivel tray set and four display screens. Price: $560.00

Boomerang Work Station (1)
Formcoat work surface in soft white, includes: sit-to-stand keyboard support, two (2) power-capable short poles, one (1) tall pole, tool rail, vertical letter tray, horizontal letter tray, swivel tray set, bookshelf, two (2) boundary screens, one (1) display screen and one (1) cabinet. Configured to create three work stations slots, with two stations completely furnished. Price: $1,587.00 83" w x 35" d x 29" h (pole height is 62")

Mirra Chair (1)
Carpet casters on both, lumbar support included. Gray and sage green finish with black arms and bases. Price: $373.00

Caper Task Chairs (4)
Carpet casters on all, black slotted finish and seat. Price: $88.00 each

May 2008 Meeting – iPod & iTunes Basics

2008-04-25T17:22:07-05:00

Join the Digital Arts Group on Thursday May 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. as DAG member Nannette Rodriguez presents an overview of iPod and iTunes. This presentation will bring you up to speed on the latest iPod hardware and will cover:

• Working with playlists
• File formats and conversions
• Organizing your music
• Troubleshooting your connections

Get the most out of your iPod – don't miss this great meeting!

Dues paying members qualify to enter a drawing to win one of several iTunes gift cards!

Thursday, May 1, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Haddock
801 73rd Street
Windor Heights, IA 50312

Thanks MacPI and DAG

2008-03-31T07:33:58-05:00

I have been a member of the Digital Arts Group since the early 90s. The group was called MacPI back then. We used to go out for pie after the meetings. Macintosh, Apple, Pie: get it? We still go out occasionally after the meetings, but more often we eat chips and salsa than pie. At some point, we changed the name to Digital Arts Group to better reflect our widening focus.

I have benefited tremendously from my association with the people in this organization. The advice I have received over the years has been instrumental in the growth of my business as a graphic designer. I have made lifetime friends. I encourage people to get involved in this and other interest groups. Participate and volunteer. You might be surprised at how much you receive in return.

Digital Arts Group: April 2008 Meeting

2008-03-28T15:00:37-05:00

DAG Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2008
6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
DOOR PRIZE: CD destroyer!

The meeting will be held at Haddock Computer, 801 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA

TOPIC: Open discussion night using Lynda.com. We will login and look at topics of interest to the group. Board member, Mark Ryerson will conduct the meeting.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Share this information with others who may be interested.