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We're almost at 1,000 members on our Adobe User Group page.  If you haven't joined yet, sign up and help us reach our new member goal.  If you're a member you'll get into this month's meeting for free.

You'll also get a discount on the Kelby Art of Photo Painting (Wed, August 3, Los Angeles).

You have to be a member for these discounts and others in the discount thread - sign up, log in.  It's free!

THANKS TO WARREN FOR PREPARING THIS MONTH'S MEETING!

CHUCK SCHUMAN

Last year, Visual Effects Director of Photography Chuck Schuman gave DMALA members a behind the scenes look at his work on The Lord of the Rings and The Indian in the Cupboard.  This July, he is back to share the techniques that he used to push the boundaries on Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D and Avatar.  Chuck has over 30 years experience working in visual effects for Hollywood motion pictures.

MYSTERY GUEST

Okay.  There's no mystery guest. yet.  Warren is working on a second speaker for July.  Or, **YOU** could volunteer to step up and showcase your own work!  Send us an email... Seriously!

DEMO REELS: YOU!

Again, it's time for demo reels.  Last month, we had some producers looking for artists.  This month, don't just hand off a business card, put your demo reel up and show what you can do.  Please keep your demo reel to a short duration (< 3min)

ADOBE USER GROUPS!

If you've ever been to one of our meetings before, you know that we're also an ADOBE USER GROUP, which means that there are even more benefits for you online. http://dmala.groups.adobe.com.

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AWE INSPIRING WORK

• STASH http://www.stashmedia.tv

Sit back, open your cranium and let Stash take you on a high-altitude tour of the planet's most innovative and outstanding animation, VFX and motion design companies and projects

RESOURCES FOR THE COMP:

• Hooladanders http://www.arsenal.gomedia.us

Animated Hooladanders is made especially for motion graphics artists and animators. They were created in Adobe After Effects and the files are available to you so you can have complete control over how they work with your video.

• Footage Firm

Footage on DVD from several locations around the world. Joel Holland and his team are developing easy to use footage, motion graphics, music and sound effects that you can use in your next comps. Use special code for group discounts (shipping only costs): http://www.footagefirm.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=258

PLUGINS for PROS:

• Red Giant Software http://redgiantsoftware.com

Red Giant Software. Everyone jsut says "REDGIANT" year - because everyone knows - trapcode / magic bullet / knoll light factory / colorista /... and most think of RedGiant for the plugins you purchase from them - but did you know that Aharon is also running tutorial videos at the site (the many superstar guest hosts). Check it out.

GET SMARTER - READ UP

• Class on Demand http://www.classondemand.com
Tons of classes for Adobe software. DMALA members know their Photoshop and After Effects front and back.... but do you know all of Production Premium? How about Adobe Premiere Pro? Class on Demand is giving away special online prizes this year! Check them out

• Peach Pit Press http://www.peachpit.com
With tons of eBooks to choose from (as well as physical paper), you can fill your melon with tons of tech. Many of the offerings have Safari Books Online subscriptions attached as well. ADOBE CLASSROOM IN A BOOK? Peachpit makes it - check out their iTunes podcasts as well.

• Focal Press http://www.focalpress.com
Publisher of Steve Wright's books on compositing, Focal press has given readers a resources for their library mainstays. Whether you're an animator in After Effects, Nuke, Flame or other software, you'll want to check out how Steve can help you improve the look of your digital comps.

*Thanks to Our Supporters*

• ADOBE SYSTEMS http://www.adobe.com

Each meeting is made possible by Adobe. Whether your a beginner or a veteran Adobe user, you should probably check out their site again. Did you know that there is a Community Page at the Adobe site for tips/tricks/FAQs about their software?

Also: Save 15% on Adobe Software through the store.
-Visit http://www.adobe.com/go/cspartners
- Enter your info and the validation number : 72360

Until then, please be sure that you're part of our growing Adobe groups page (over 500 members already this year!): http://dmala.groups.adobe.com

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So get 'em while they're available (seats are first-come basis)

Not on the list, or can't bring your ticket? Bring your wallet / Tickets $10 door!

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SPONSORS

I'd like to thank our annual sponsors for giving us stuff to give to you! You can thank them too by checking out their websites. Many have new tutorials / tips / project files for their end users. http://www.dmala.org

SPECIAL THANKS to Adobe Systems for providing a space for us to meet.

SPECIAL THANKS to ComputerRentals as well.

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Ko

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*Must be registered with Eventbrite and be present to win, other restrictions may apply

If you've signed up before - it doesn't matter - please sign up again. We'd like to know if you're coming. If you have a friend who wants to come along - great, but please have them sign up for their own ticket.

Share your pictures with us: http://www.flickr.com/dmala

More info...

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Registration does not guarantee you a seat! Be sure to show up early.

Doors open at 6:30PM.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS MEETING
We will be issuing doorprize tickets to registered attendees when you come in.You MUST BE REGISTERED here for a doorprize ticket.

See you there.

Ko, Warren, Sharon & Ed

Special thanks to Adobe Systems for providing space for you to join us each month!