Here I am... finally again. I've just been buried in books this year and hopefully after this next one I'll be able to be more attentive to this post and all the other things I've had to postpone.
Once in awhile I come across someone who just sparkles with talent and creativity. I'm green with envy wishing I could come close to the work I see from some other folks. Upon my latest discovery, I'm not just grass green but feel like a 1970's left-over sparkling with fluorescent-green envy!
The designer is Leah Valle (of the Valle Graphics and Design Studio) who is so incredibly talented and so very modest and shy. Her inner self is no doubt partially responsible for her great creations. And, her creativity extends to so many arenas. Leah is an accomplished photographer, graphic artist and I imagine a great copywriter too. Just take a look at her Web site:
13thWitch.com
You see what I mean by the copywriting skills. Is that not a great name for a Web site?
Browse her site and see if you agree. Leah has come out with a new calendar series of some very lovely models whom she photographed. Not only is the design great, but Leah has an eye for typography too. The wonderful layouts are all well designed and make use of good type.
If you like the designs, be sure to buy one of her calendars. Let's help the ladies get rewarded for all their fine efforts.
ted
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
New Training Coming to Davao
Ohmygosh! I just noticed that my last post was in June. I'm still not clear of getting out of Book #&*!%*... It's been a long haul this year. Some things I can't talk about, others I can. I've finally put to bed the Acrobat 9 PDF Bible and the Creating Forms Using Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer Bible. There's more, but I'll talk about those later.
After canvassing the Davao territory I've finally found some locations where I can offer training programs. I'm flying off to the USA for a conference in Minneapolis next week, then off to Vancouver Canada to do a video series and returning home to Davao around October 7. Shortly thereafter I'll be offering training on Acrobat PDF forms and Adobe LiveCycle Designer forms.
Unfortunately, the first group of people I want to offer the classes to is going to be limited in a lot of ways. First off, I want people who own a computer, laptop or desktop. The reason is that I want to get a group of people up to speed for things to follow such as job opportunities. In order to be job ready, one needs to practice, practice, and practice... The best way to practice is by having your own computer. In addition, I need to have people who are willing to purchase Adobe Acrobat. There's no practice without the software.
One more little thing is that it will cost 20 pesos a session. This money is used to cover electricity and air con costs. The fees will be paid directly to the owner of the facility. No other costs are required.
I'm planning to offer the class (one night a week for 3 hours a night for 10 weeks). If I have enough interested people I may offer the class to a second group. Other than the costs mentioned here, it's free. I can't do much better than free.
If you're one who wants to become skilled using software that will get you a job, then by all means contact me. But please only serious inquiries.
ted
After canvassing the Davao territory I've finally found some locations where I can offer training programs. I'm flying off to the USA for a conference in Minneapolis next week, then off to Vancouver Canada to do a video series and returning home to Davao around October 7. Shortly thereafter I'll be offering training on Acrobat PDF forms and Adobe LiveCycle Designer forms.
Unfortunately, the first group of people I want to offer the classes to is going to be limited in a lot of ways. First off, I want people who own a computer, laptop or desktop. The reason is that I want to get a group of people up to speed for things to follow such as job opportunities. In order to be job ready, one needs to practice, practice, and practice... The best way to practice is by having your own computer. In addition, I need to have people who are willing to purchase Adobe Acrobat. There's no practice without the software.
One more little thing is that it will cost 20 pesos a session. This money is used to cover electricity and air con costs. The fees will be paid directly to the owner of the facility. No other costs are required.
I'm planning to offer the class (one night a week for 3 hours a night for 10 weeks). If I have enough interested people I may offer the class to a second group. Other than the costs mentioned here, it's free. I can't do much better than free.
If you're one who wants to become skilled using software that will get you a job, then by all means contact me. But please only serious inquiries.
ted
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Introducing Acrobat 9
Well, here it is June already. I took a quick look at my last post and noticed it's been almost 6 months since I added a new post. Unfortunately, I've been swamped and haven't had time to even make a visit over to Samal Island for a little R&R. You see, I've been working on the update to my Acrobat PDF Bible.
Today Adobe officially announced the release of Acrobat 9 and it's been about a week since I finished that book. Concurrently I'm in the middle of writing the "PDF Forms Using Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer Bible," so I've just been behind a computer screen without any time to do anything but write manuscripts.
This new upgrade to Adobe Acrobat is very exciting and holds a lot of promise for individuals and small businesses as well as large enterprises. In addition to introducing Acrobat 9 (now in three versions: Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro Extended for Windows, and Acrobat Pro for both Windows and Macintosh) Adobe is introducing Acrobat.com.
Acrobat.com is a free service provided by Adobe to offer Acrobat users support for web conferencing, sharing files, engaging in shared reviews, and collecting distributed form data. The ease of using Acrobat.com is certainly going to appeal to the individual users and small businesses that don't have the support personnel to configure servers. Again, it's a FREE service offered by Adobe and very impressive.
Some of the new features you find in Acrobat 9 include PDF Portfolios (a marvelous way to package your files with character and design), much improved scan to PDF features including the use of Clearscan and support for Windows WIA scanners, transcoding video to Adobe Flash files (using Acrobat Pro Extended on Windows), Flash player is now built into Acrobat so you don't need a player plug-in, a new Form Edit mode that simplifies creating AcroForms, installation of Adobe Presenter for creating rich Flash media files from Microsoft PowerPoint documents (Acrobat Pro Extended on Windows), new improved compare features, a no nonsense way of engaging in shared reviews, splitting files into separate PDFs, much improved support for embedding rich media in PDFs, much improved Tracker features for tracking reviews and distributed forms, support for preparing QuickBooks templates and populating templates with QuickBooks data, huge improvements in print production tools, creating new layers in PDF documents, support for AcroForms authoring in Acrobat Standard (Windows only) and about 300 more upgrades and performance enhancements.
Stay tuned for some new posts as I get into showing off some of the Acrobat 9 new features. I'm hoping to get back to a normal life soon. If you're interested in learning now about some of the changes to authoring PDF forms, take a look at the Acrobat Users web site. I have PDF Portfolio available as a free download on Acrobat Users. Until you can download the free Adobe Reader 9 software, you'll see this document as a PDF Package. Be sure to upgrade your Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader software as soon as Adobe makes the products available.
ted
Today Adobe officially announced the release of Acrobat 9 and it's been about a week since I finished that book. Concurrently I'm in the middle of writing the "PDF Forms Using Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer Bible," so I've just been behind a computer screen without any time to do anything but write manuscripts.
This new upgrade to Adobe Acrobat is very exciting and holds a lot of promise for individuals and small businesses as well as large enterprises. In addition to introducing Acrobat 9 (now in three versions: Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro Extended for Windows, and Acrobat Pro for both Windows and Macintosh) Adobe is introducing Acrobat.com.
Acrobat.com is a free service provided by Adobe to offer Acrobat users support for web conferencing, sharing files, engaging in shared reviews, and collecting distributed form data. The ease of using Acrobat.com is certainly going to appeal to the individual users and small businesses that don't have the support personnel to configure servers. Again, it's a FREE service offered by Adobe and very impressive.
Some of the new features you find in Acrobat 9 include PDF Portfolios (a marvelous way to package your files with character and design), much improved scan to PDF features including the use of Clearscan and support for Windows WIA scanners, transcoding video to Adobe Flash files (using Acrobat Pro Extended on Windows), Flash player is now built into Acrobat so you don't need a player plug-in, a new Form Edit mode that simplifies creating AcroForms, installation of Adobe Presenter for creating rich Flash media files from Microsoft PowerPoint documents (Acrobat Pro Extended on Windows), new improved compare features, a no nonsense way of engaging in shared reviews, splitting files into separate PDFs, much improved support for embedding rich media in PDFs, much improved Tracker features for tracking reviews and distributed forms, support for preparing QuickBooks templates and populating templates with QuickBooks data, huge improvements in print production tools, creating new layers in PDF documents, support for AcroForms authoring in Acrobat Standard (Windows only) and about 300 more upgrades and performance enhancements.
Stay tuned for some new posts as I get into showing off some of the Acrobat 9 new features. I'm hoping to get back to a normal life soon. If you're interested in learning now about some of the changes to authoring PDF forms, take a look at the Acrobat Users web site. I have PDF Portfolio available as a free download on Acrobat Users. Until you can download the free Adobe Reader 9 software, you'll see this document as a PDF Package. Be sure to upgrade your Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader software as soon as Adobe makes the products available.
ted
Saturday, November 24, 2007
December Events
December 7 - MSITE07
The 5th Mindanao Student Information Technology Education Conference 2007 (MSITE07) is being held at NCCC Convention Center Hall (MacArthur Highway corner Maa Road, Davao City) beginning at 8:00AM and winding down around 7:00PM. The day prior on December 6 there will be a Mindanao-Wide IT Quiz Bowl at the NCCC Mall Activity area from 01:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. The Mindanao-Wide IT Programming Competition will be held on December 8, 2007(Sat.) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Computer Labs. F-613c and F-613i, 6th flr., Finster Bldg, Ateneo de Davao University.
The fee for the MSITE07 event is 400 Php. That includes 2 snacks, lunch, and certificate. I'll be offering a 30 minute presentation on some essential tools young IT professionals need to learn to help make some money and advance their skills. My session starts at 3:15 PM. There's a great round-up of talent making other presentations so be sure to let all IT students in Davao City to not miss this event.
You can find out more on Dr. Randy Gamboa's Blog Site
December 14 - Adobe Photoshop Workshop
Well... I've been begged, pleaded with, and slam dunked about offering an Adobe Photoshop workshop for some time. I gave in and agreed to do a session at Felis Seminar Resort in Matina Aplaya on Friday December 14 at 3:00 PM. I was a bit reluctant because I wasn't sure exactly what to offer a mixed group of users from beginning level to advanced users. I've been immersed in Photoshop CS3 for the past few days and I think I came up with a number of Photoshop techniques to help users of all skill levels improve digital photos for print and Web hosting.
I'll run over some basics for color calibration and using color profiles then proceed to talk about tone corrections. If you're confused about using the Curves dialog box in Photoshop, this workshop demystifies using Curves for tone and color corrections. I'll show techniques for rescuing photos close to images beyond repair, correcting skin tones, correcting color for different lighting conditions such as shots in fluorescent lighting, adding snap to flat photos, and offer some tips for creating high-key photos.
At the end of the workshop several books I've written on Color Management, Adobe T-shirts, Adobe Pens, and some other goodies will be raffled off. The workshop is free but there is a 100 Php fee for the merienda. If you're so inclined, you can stay for dinner for 150 Php. The workshop is limited to 150 people and the dinner is limited to 50 people. If you're interested in this workshop sign up immediately with Felis Seminar Resort by emailing: felisresort_4@yahoo.com or call: (082) 297-0719 or fax (082) 298-2601
The 5th Mindanao Student Information Technology Education Conference 2007 (MSITE07) is being held at NCCC Convention Center Hall (MacArthur Highway corner Maa Road, Davao City) beginning at 8:00AM and winding down around 7:00PM. The day prior on December 6 there will be a Mindanao-Wide IT Quiz Bowl at the NCCC Mall Activity area from 01:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m. The Mindanao-Wide IT Programming Competition will be held on December 8, 2007(Sat.) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Computer Labs. F-613c and F-613i, 6th flr., Finster Bldg, Ateneo de Davao University.
The fee for the MSITE07 event is 400 Php. That includes 2 snacks, lunch, and certificate. I'll be offering a 30 minute presentation on some essential tools young IT professionals need to learn to help make some money and advance their skills. My session starts at 3:15 PM. There's a great round-up of talent making other presentations so be sure to let all IT students in Davao City to not miss this event.
You can find out more on Dr. Randy Gamboa's Blog Site
December 14 - Adobe Photoshop Workshop
Well... I've been begged, pleaded with, and slam dunked about offering an Adobe Photoshop workshop for some time. I gave in and agreed to do a session at Felis Seminar Resort in Matina Aplaya on Friday December 14 at 3:00 PM. I was a bit reluctant because I wasn't sure exactly what to offer a mixed group of users from beginning level to advanced users. I've been immersed in Photoshop CS3 for the past few days and I think I came up with a number of Photoshop techniques to help users of all skill levels improve digital photos for print and Web hosting.
I'll run over some basics for color calibration and using color profiles then proceed to talk about tone corrections. If you're confused about using the Curves dialog box in Photoshop, this workshop demystifies using Curves for tone and color corrections. I'll show techniques for rescuing photos close to images beyond repair, correcting skin tones, correcting color for different lighting conditions such as shots in fluorescent lighting, adding snap to flat photos, and offer some tips for creating high-key photos.
At the end of the workshop several books I've written on Color Management, Adobe T-shirts, Adobe Pens, and some other goodies will be raffled off. The workshop is free but there is a 100 Php fee for the merienda. If you're so inclined, you can stay for dinner for 150 Php. The workshop is limited to 150 people and the dinner is limited to 50 people. If you're interested in this workshop sign up immediately with Felis Seminar Resort by emailing: felisresort_4@yahoo.com or call: (082) 297-0719 or fax (082) 298-2601
Sunday, November 18, 2007
JavaScript Workshops
About 200 people attended the Davao Acrobat User Group workshop at Felis Seminar Resort on Nov 16. Thom spoke about Acrobat JavaScript and showed some interesting demonstrations for what you can do with JavaScript. Among one of the most interesting demos I saw was a PDF Karaoke machine that highlights text to follow lyrics of a song playing inside a PDF document. The JavaScript to create the effect was quite complex and a good demonstration for what you can do with JavaScript and PDF documents. If you didn't make the evening event, you can visit Thom's Web site and download some sample files he showed at the workshop from his WindJack Solutions Web site.
The following day on Saturday Nov 17 Thom spoke to about 47 people at Fwendz Diner at another Davao Acrobat User Group meeting. Following Thom's discussion Davao AUG Chapter Leader Chris Cubos provided some demonstrations of Adobe Flex and Adobe AIR.Events like these offered free to the public are efforts to help make the Davao Silicon Gulf Initiative a reality here in Davao City. Stay tuned to this blog for announcements of the Adobe Photoshop seminar scheduled in December.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thom Parker Coming to Town
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I was so very sad to have missed the Mindanao Bloggers Summit held recently at NCCC Mall. I had a conference in Omaha Nebraska and couldn't return in time to attend. From the emails flowing through my mail client, it sounds like it was a very successful effort and congratulations are certainly in order for Blogie Robillo, Councilor Peter Laviña, and all the organizers who put the program together.
For me, I had a great time in spite of missing the Summit in the cold of the Nebraska plains in the USA's midwest. It gave me an opportunity to spend a little time with my good friends who tour the PDF Conferences; and I must say, it was a pleasure in spite of being a little homesick for Davao.
Over a few Omaha steaks and potatoes I had an enjoyable time speaking with my good friend Thom Parker. In case you don't know, Thom is perhaps among the top 3 experts in the world on Acrobat JavaScript. What did we talk about? Well, among other things we discussed Thom's visit to me here in Davao in just a few weeks from this writing.
Thom will be spending a little time in Davao before we head out to Bohol for a little recreation. And, while he's here, Thom is giving a free workshop on JavaScript at the Felis Seminar Resort in Matina Aplaya on Friday November 16 beginning at 3:00PM. The resort is asking for 200 PHP for dinner for adults and 120 PHP for children, but the workshop is free and I encourage all those who dabble in JavaScript to attend the event. If you choose to go to the event, you can spend some time over dinner talking to Thom about individual issues related to JavaScript programming.
When I spoke last month at Felis Resort the organizers turned people away due to space limitations. If JavaScript is your interest, we have a special treat in having Thom Parker visit Davao. Be sure to register early if you plan to attend the event. You can email Felis Resort at: felisresort_4@yahoo.com or call the resort at: 298-2601. Just tell them you want to attend the Thom Parker session on JavaScript.
If you want to find out more about Thom, you can visit his company's Web site Windjack Solutions. Thom is the founder and CEO of Windjack Solutions —a software development company. He also hosts a column on AcrobatUsers.com called the JavaScript Corner.
I hope to see many of you at the event.
ted
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Workshop Memoirs
I just finished a workshop at Felis Seminar Resort here in Davao City on Adobe Acrobat, PDF, and creating dynamic forms. About 160 people gathered for the event coming many different local companies as well as several students from a variety of local universities. As usual, it was a pleasure to address the audience, offer a little about some technology issues, and have a lot of fun.
Felis Resort is gearing up for several different seminars to be held on a monthly basis covering a variety of topics related to using different Adobe programs. Next month my good friend and colleague Thom Parker, whom I consider one of the top 5 people in the world on JavaScript programming, will be offering a presentation when he visits me in November. If you're into JavaScript programming, you won't want to miss Thom's seminar.
Keep in touch with my blog and I'll post the exact date that Thom will be hosting a session at Felis Seminar Resort in Matina Aplaya. You can find out a little more about Thom on his web site and his blog site.
Here's a short video clip of part of the session I had recently at Felis Resort.
ted
Felis Resort is gearing up for several different seminars to be held on a monthly basis covering a variety of topics related to using different Adobe programs. Next month my good friend and colleague Thom Parker, whom I consider one of the top 5 people in the world on JavaScript programming, will be offering a presentation when he visits me in November. If you're into JavaScript programming, you won't want to miss Thom's seminar.
Keep in touch with my blog and I'll post the exact date that Thom will be hosting a session at Felis Seminar Resort in Matina Aplaya. You can find out a little more about Thom on his web site and his blog site.
Here's a short video clip of part of the session I had recently at Felis Resort.
ted
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