Featured speakers
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Jimbeau AndrewsBefore founding HotClickVideo Worldwide, Andrews founded and served as CEO of Mobile Media Now, where he established worldwide 3G mobile and IPTV content distribution. As the CEO of Aloha Films Group, he was awarded three Best Documentary Film Festival Awards for his film "Nihi," and produced for clients such as Cirque du Soleil and RedBull. As the visionary behind HotClickVideo's transactional video platform, Andrews draws from an illustrious career as an entrepreneur, producer, director, and intellectual property development expert. Credited with founding numerous athletic organizations and creating the sport of freestyle motocross, Andrews's enthusiasm for an active lifestyle embodies his bold implementations of transactional video technologies. Monetizing Your Video Content with HotClickVideoMonday, October 5th, 5:00pm–6:00pm |
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Rob Brooks-BilsonRob Brooks-Bilson is a consultant, freelance writer, and the director of architecture at Amkor Technology. His involvement with ColdFusion goes back to version 1.5 and includes many Enterprise projects, the creation of numerous open source custom tags, and co-founding CFLib.org. Brooks-Bilson is an Adobe Community Expert for ColdFusion, a member of the CFML Advisory Committee, and is a frequent speaker at ColdFusion user groups and conferences. Over the years, Brooks-Bilson has written many articles on ColdFusion and other technologies for various print and online magazines. He's also the author two O'Reilly books, Programming ColdFusion and Programming ColdFusion MX. Advanced ColdFusion Caching StrategiesMonday, October 5th, 2:00pm–3:00pm Wednesday, October 7th, 5:00pm–6:00pm |
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Russell BrownRussell Brown is an Emmy Award-winning instructor and senior creative director at Adobe. Always delighting in testing the creative limits of his tools, Brown is the prolific creator of an entertaining collection of Photoshop tips and tricks. This year, Brown will be organizing the Art Directors Invitational Master Class (ADIM). This is an essential three-day, hands-on course that brings together top art directors, designers, illustrators, and photographers to learn advanced imaging tips and techniques with Photoshop CS4. Russell Brown@MAX, as it is called, offers a limited class size and an intimate, inspiring environment for in-depth instruction on Adobe's Creative Suite 4 applications. Russell Brown@MAXSaturday, October 3rd, 9:00am–5:00pm Saturday, October 3rd, 6:00pm–9:00pm Sunday, October 4th, 9:00am–5:00pm Monday, October 5th, 11:00am–5:00pm |
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Raymond CamdenRaymond Camden is an independent contractor focusing on ColdFusion and RIA development. A long time ColdFusion user, Camden has worked on numerous ColdFusion books including the ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit and has contributed to the Fusion Authority Quarterly Update and the ColdFusion Developers Journal. He also presents at conferences and contributes to online webzines. He founded many community web sites including CFLib.org, ColdFusionPortal.org, ColdFusionCookbook.org and is the author of open source applications, including the popular BlogCFC (www.blogcfc.com) blogging application. Camden can be reached at his blog (www.coldfusionjedi.com) or via email at ray@camdenfamily.com. He is the happily married proud father of three kids and is somewhat of a Star Wars nut. Introduction to ColdFusion ORMMonday, October 5th, 3:30pm–4:30pm Tuesday, October 6th, 4:30pm–5:30pm |
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Robert ColvinRobert Colvin is the senior architect for the RIA department at Kaplan, a position dedicated to the advancement of online learning platforms. He is involved in the support and development of real-time interactive applications with audio/video, including instant messaging, Live Seminar (which encourages a live classroom experience online), and more, all on the Flash Platform. For over eleven years he has enjoyed the ".com" roller coaster, from London to Rio de Janeiro, enabling clients to monetize Flash based interactive synchronous solutions on Flash Media Server. Now located in South Florida, Colvin is focused on fine tuning RIA applications that are ubiquitous and scalable while advocating open standards. Kaplan Learning Evolution: Interactive eLearning SolutionsMonday, October 5th, 11:30am–12:30pm |
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Chris ConverseChris Converse is a graphic designer and multimedia developer specializing in web design and development, interactive media, print, motion graphics, and CD-ROMs. Converse is co-founder of Codify Design Studio (codifydesign.com), which specializes in both graphic design and the technologies that make the design happen across media. Codify standardizes on many Adobe technologies, from developing rich-media PDF files that leverage dynamic Flash applications, to Ajax-based web solutions built on Adobe's Spry framework. A Designer's Guide to Deciphering the WebMonday, October 5th, 3:30pm–4:30pm Creating Rich Media Websites with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web PremiumSunday, October 4th, 9:00am–5:00pm Flash CS4 Professional for InDesign UsersTuesday, October 6th, 3:30pm–5:00pm Wednesday, October 7th, 1:30pm–3:00pm Spry Widgets and Dreamweaver CS4Tuesday, October 6th, 1:00pm–2:30pm |
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Lori DeFurioLori DeFurio is the group product marketing manager responsible for the Acrobat Enablement team. She has been with Adobe for over 13 years. Her work includes close interaction with an extensive sales channel, as well as the Acrobat User Community. DeFurio travels worldwide to speak at conferences and workshops, sharing her deep knowledge of Acrobat and helping professionals get the most from the software. She writes a blog focused on Acrobat at blogs.adobe.com/loridefurio and a webcast on Adobe TV at http://www.adobe.com/go/adobetv_lori. I Didn't Know Acrobat Could Do ThatTuesday, October 6th, 1:00pm–2:30pm Tuesday, October 6th, 3:30pm–5:00pm Wednesday, October 7th, 11:00am–12:30pm |
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Charles DuncanCharles Duncan Jr., technology director at IQ Interactive, is an innovative leader in the field of interactive advertising. With more than ten years of industry experience, he has created cutting edge campaigns for: Nike, Xbox, IBM, and Gap. A recognized expert in his field, Charles has been the recipient of numerous agency awards including: One Show Interactive, Cannes Cyber Lions, Clio and FlashForward. Charles excels in leading both creatives’ and technologist’s in the creation of enterprise level rich media applications utilizing emerging technologies including: flash, interactive strategy, SEO, mobile, social networking and physical space applications. Process in the Age of Digital InnovationTuesday, October 6th, 9:00am–10:00am |
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Peter ElstPeter Elst is a freelance Flash Platform consultant who is passionate about rich Internet application development. As an Adobe Community Expert and certified instructor, he spends a lot of his time on the road doing consultancy and training on ActionScript 3.0, Flash, Flex, and AIR, and speaking at various industry events. Elst has had his work published in leading magazines and is the author of several books, including "Object-Oriented ActionScript 3.0" (Friends of ED). Whenever he finds the time, you'll find him blogging news, events, and various experiments on his personal blog: www.peterelst.com. Community MattersMonday, October 5th, 2:00pm–3:00pm |
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Andrew HowlettAndrew Howlett is CEO at Rain, a creative development agency based in Utah and New York, and focuses much of his attention on strategy, business development, and consulting. He is a member of the Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA) and the Adobe Digital Agency Partner Program. Howlett has helped Rain emerge and gain recognition as one of the premier web, desktop and mobile application development agencies in the world. He is the consummate "idea guy" who loves to brainstorm and strategize with clients and others at Rain. Howlett is the proud father of two kids and lucky husband to a patient wife. Why CEOs, CFOs, and CMOs Want Flash (But Don't Know It)Monday, October 5th, 3:30pm–4:30pm |
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Donny MakowerDonny Makower is the President of RED, an award-winning creative interactive agency. Makower's responsibilities include directing strategy development for clients, managing operations, and leading new business efforts. His strong background in interactive strategy and marketing has led to the cultivation of long-term partnerships with a wide variety of clients. Makower earned his B.A. degree in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Makower is happily married and the proud father of two children. A trickster in his own right, Makower is also a member of the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The Making of the MAX 2009 Creative by RED InteractiveMonday, October 5th, 3:30pm–4:30pm |
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Dave McAllisterDave McAllister is the director for open source and standards at Adobe. He's been involved in the open movement before it was called open source, at companies like SGI, Sistina, and Ada Core Technologies. McAllister has also started companies and introduced new technologies, like Cassatt (as a co-founder), Egenera, and Maxspeed, all based on open source practices. He's been an advisor to venture and private equities investors on the impact open source can have on business. McAllister leads the efforts for Open@Adobe, helping to define and establish Adobe as a leader in open practices, from community to standards to open source. Earning Money the Open Source WayMonday, October 5th, 11:30am–12:30pm |
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Michael NinnessMichael Ninness, senior project manager for Adobe InDesign, paid his way through design school by teaching designers and photographers how to use digital tools and techniques. Ninness has over twelve years experience as a product manager and user interface designer of software products for creative professionals. Past positions include LiveMotion group product manager and senior user interaction designer for the Creative Suite 3 at Adobe, and program manager for Expression Blend at Microsoft. Ninness is a frequent and top-rated presenter at numerous industry events and the author of several Photoshop video training titles published by Lynda.com. Creating Pitch Presentations and Proposals with InDesign CS4Wednesday, October 7th, 2:00pm–3:00pm Creating Rich Interactive Documents with InDesign CS4Monday, October 5th, 2:30pm–4:00pm Wednesday, October 7th, 9:00am–10:30am InDesign CS4 Power ShortcutsTuesday, October 6th, 3:00pm–4:00pm Wednesday, October 7th, 5:00pm–6:00pm Photoshop CS4: The Essentials of Image Enhancement for Web and Flash DesignersTuesday, October 6th, 9:00am–10:00am |
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Bruno SellésBruno Sellés is founder and creative director at Vasava since 1997. Vasava is a cross media design studio delivering projects for national and international clients in the fields of branding, illustration, motion, editorial design, and interactive media. Clients include brands such as Mini BMW, Smart, Diesel, 55DSL, Nike, Rocawear, Mango, and others. Sellés has lectured and held workshops in around the world, including Stockholm, Milano, New York, Tijuana, Buenos Aires, Athens, Barcelona and Madrid. His published books include Evophat (2000), 1x1 (2003), Place, El mundo en una maleta (2005), Fifty, the amazing story Renzo Rosso & Diesel (2006), Chorizo Iberico (2008). The Making of the MAX 2009 Creative by VasavaTuesday, October 6th, 1:30pm–2:30pm |
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Grant SkinnerGrant Skinner is CEO and chief architect of gskinner.com, a Flash(R) development and consulting company. He works with leading new media agencies and progressive corporate clients to create cutting-edge applications, games, and multimedia pieces. Grant's expertise in fusing coding with interface design, usability, marketing, and business logic has garnered international acclaim and resulted in a number of prestigious industry awards. Grant maintains an active blog at gskinner.com/blog/ and an exhibit of his experimental work at incomplet.org. Things Every Flash Developer Should KnowTuesday, October 6th, 9:00am–10:00am |
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Kaare WesnaesKaare Wesnaes joined AKQA New York in 2005 after moving from his home in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he worked for several years in the digital ad-shop Framfab. At AKQA, Wesnaes leads the creative development team, which consists of passionate Flash and animation individuals. Throughout his career Wesnaes has worked on a diverse range of accounts including Coca-Cola, Nike, Motorola, Kellogg's, Smirnoff, and Adobe. Wesnaes finds digital marketing the perfect medium to create innovative and engaging digital experiences. He has been recognized internationally, receiving a host of awards including Cannes Cyber Lions, Clio, One Show Pencil, LIAA, FWA, Webby, and Adobe MAX. The Making of the MAX 2009 Creative by AKQATuesday, October 6th, 3:00pm–4:00pm |
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Terry WhiteTerry White is the director of North American Creative Pro technical sales for Adobe Systems, Inc. White has been with Adobe for over a decade and has extensive knowledge of the Creative Professional product line. In his current position, he leads a team of solution engineers and product specialists that focus on professional publishing, web authoring, and digital video/audio. White is an Adobe Certified Expert and Creative Suite Master. He is the founder and president of MacGroup-Detroit, Michigan's largest Macintosh users group, and a columnist for Layers Magazine and X-Ology Magazine. White is the host of the top ranked Adobe Creative Suite Video Podcast and the author of several books. Photoshop CS4: Essential Techniques and Killer Tips with Terry WhiteTuesday, October 6th, 3:00pm–4:00pm |