Adobe MAX 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

MAX sessions on WordPress, Drupal and other Web CMS'

This year at MAX, we’re introducing a new camp to cover topics related to the Web CMS space. We’ve lined up some great sessions and speakers, and will be covering several Web CMS’ such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla!, Adobe’s InContext Editing, and more. Come to these sessions to learn which CMS might be right for you, and how easy it is to start publishing content. You’ll also lean how you can use the Adobe Creative Suite tools to customize your CMS sites, and make the process easier and more efficient.

There is still time to catch the early bird pricing, so sign up and register now!

Exploring Web Content Management Systems from a Designer's Perspective
Presenter: Luke Kilpatrick
Watch an expert guide you through a selection of today's popular web content management systems and learn which one is right for you. This session will include detailed demonstrations of WordPress, Drupal, and the Adobe InContext Editing service in action, covering installation and publishing.

Customizing WordPress Using Dreamweaver (Bring Your Own Laptop Lab)
Presenter: Luke Kilpatrick
Learn how to install WordPress, a blog-based web content management system, and publish your first pages. You'll be guided through common designer workflows using WordPress and learn how to customize WordPress templates. When this lab is complete, you'll be able to take your new skills back to work and be more productive.

Learn to Rock Drupal Using Dreamweaver
Presenter: Chris Charlton
Explore the functionality of Drupal from a designer's perspective while learning about the most common workflows. Learn how to integrate Drupal with Dreamweaver and how to use Creative Suite 4 Web Premium to customize Drupal theme templates.

Customizing Drupal Using Dreamweaver (Bring Your Own Laptop Lab)
Presenter: Chris Charlton
Learn how to install Drupal, a robust, full-featured web content management system, and publish your first pages. You'll be guided through common designer workflows using Drupal and learn how to customize Drupal theme templates. When this lab is complete, you'll be able to take your new skills back to work and be more productive.

About Chris Charlton: Chris Charlton keeps the Drupal vibe pumping in the Los Angeles area. Creator of the first Drupal extension for Dreamweaver, Chris actually comes from the Adobe realm through Flash/Flex/AIR. Manager of L.A. AIR and L.A. Drupal, Chris organizes popular events for learning and networking. A true evangelist, Chris has been involved with tech communities for a long time, helping with L.A. Flash for years. Chris is also an author of the first Drupal + Flex book in 2007, titled Advanced Flex Application Development: Building Rich Media X. Check out Chris' Dreamweaver extensions & Drupal AIR application online at http://xtnd.us

About Luke Kilpatrick: Luke Kilpatrick has been building and designing leading edge web sites since 1996. Blogging since 2006 on his own wordpress blog, he has helped setup and customize WordPress to serve the needs of many users and companies. Working with a diverse range of companies such as Kohler, Tripp-lite, Broadchoice, Design within Reach, and ODA has given Luke a well rounded view of many industries businesses and how CMS powered websites and applications can meet their needs. Luke is also the current manager of Fire On The Bay, the largest Adobe Fireworks user group.

See you at MAX!

Bruce Bowman
MAX 2009 Web CMS camp manager and Fireworks product manager

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