NCMUG News

"Leaping into the Cloud"

On June 30th, 2012, Apple will be discontinuing MobileMe. Will you be ready to make the transition to iCloud?

Apple's iCloud service provides a excellent way to share, collaborate, and back up your data, from a single device or many devices, including Macs, iPhones, IPads, and even Windows PCs. Join bestselling authors and longtime NCMUG members Tom Negrino and Dori Smith as they explain what iCloud is (and isn't), why you should care, and what you need to get into the cloud. Don't be surprised if you also hear about Tom's latest book, iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide, copies of which will be raffled off to lucky members.

"The World of Photoshop"

Bert Monroy is considered one the world’s leading Photoshop painters. In this demonstration he will teach you many of the techniques he has developed in the creation of his internationally renowned work. Bert will teach you features of Photoshop you didn’t know existed. Whether you want to add some missing detail to your photograph or create a scene entirely from your imagination, this presentation is the one that must be experienced.

"July 17th is our Summer Club Meeting---"

We’ll bring the pizzas and sodas. You bring a dish, appetizer or desert to share.

It’s a casual evening for Q&As, hosted by our infamous wizard Stephen Henry, And if you have any tips or demos to share, that would be super too!

"You Don't Need a DSLR to Take Beautiful Pictures"

If you're a professional, yes, you need a DSLR to handle those challenging situations where you must get the shot. But that's the exception. The truth is that most meaningful shots appear during our day-to-day lives. The trick is being prepared with your iPhone, iPad, or sub-compact camera to capture those fleeting moments. Derrick Story will show you some of his favorite nimble photographer tricks to help you be ready when that next great photograph presents itself to you.