Joining the Flash Catalyst and Platform Teams

November 3, 2009

Last week, I made a big change in my role at Adobe. As you know, I have been working with the Creative Suite teams on how we can maximize efficiency between designers and developers when creating interactive and web content. Well last week, I have officially joined the Flash Catalyst team as Principal Product Manager. [...]

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Serge Jespers: “Yes…It is really big.”

October 3, 2009

Sneak peak at the Adobe MAX 2009 stage from Serge Jespers on Vimeo.
Told you so…

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Adobe TV Relaunch

September 10, 2009

The Adobe TV team recently relaunched the Adobe TV website adding in tons of new features and capabilities. Most importantly, you can access and view your favorite Adobe TV videos faster and more efficiently. In addition, you can customize your own Adobe TV homepage with your favorite shows or series, add in your own comments [...]

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MAX Widget

August 21, 2009

Platform evangelist Serge Jespers created this cool widget for MAX (he was using the super secret codename “Quindici”) containing interesting facts and testimonials from MAX attendees. Download and put on your own site, or use the widget to record your own video testimonial!
See you at MAX 2009 in LA!

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ActionScript Training Update + YouTube

August 10, 2009

There are two updates for the ActionScript 1:1 training series. The first is that a new batch of videos are finished production and are being released!
The first of these is a video tutorial on working better with the Timeline using ActionScript 3. You can view the tutorial on Adobe TV or iTunes.
In addition, the ActionScript [...]

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Speaking at MAX 2009

July 15, 2009

I will be speaking at MAX 2009 in Los Angeles this year on the following topics:

Delivering Successful Flash Platform Projects
Workflows for the Adobe Flash Platform

I will be joining my co-authors, Aaron Pedersen and James Polanco to present best practices for getting your Flash Platform projects off the ground through some key planning strategies.
The second session [...]

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ActionScript 3 Training Resource Update

July 14, 2009

I am happy to announce that I have created a “home” for the ActionScript 3 training materials that have been created for Adobe TV and other outlets. On this blog, you can find links to all of the training videos as well as sample files that go with them.
Additional videos are in production and I [...]

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Additional ActionScript 1:1 Videos Posted to Adobe TV

April 6, 2009

Three additional videos have been posted to Adobe TV that continue the ActionScript 1:1 series.

Episode 2: Working with the Actions Panel
Episode 3: Accessing object parameters
Episode 4: Changing object parameters

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New on Adobe TV: 1:1 with Doug Winnie

April 6, 2009

Partnering with the Adobe TV, The Edge Newsletter and Adobe Developer Connection teams, we have created a new video series to help Flash Professional users get up and running quickly with ActionScript 3.
This new series introduces the basics of ActionScript to access and manipulate the settings of graphics on the stage. Building on this, the [...]

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MAX 2009 Call for Sessions and Labs

March 3, 2009

The MAX 2009 Call for Sessions and Labs is now officially open online at Adobe Groups. If you have an idea for a session, are interested in speaking, or have suggestions for MAX this year, please visit Adobe Groups to submit your ideas:
MAX 2009 Call for Sessions
The Call for Sessions will end at midnight, April [...]

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