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Introduction to Facebook Development
Facebook is the largest social site on the internet and companies are looking for ways to stand out. More and more those companies are looking to Flash developers to help them add rich functionality to their Fan pages. Facebook is quickly becoming a great platform for Flash developers. This session will go over the basics of developing Facebook applications with a slant of Flash development.
Danny Patterson, Flex Consultant, Patterson Consulting
Danny runs a consulting company in Minneapolis called Patterson Consulting that specializes in Flash and Flex development. He's an Adobe Community Expert, Flex Developer Champion and has published over 40 articles on RIA technologies. He recently wrote the book Advanced ActionScript 3.0 with Design Patterns and He's one of the authors of Flash 8 ActionScript: Training from the Source; both published by Adobe Press. Danny is the manager of the Minnesota Flex/Flash Programmers User Group called MN.swf and is one of the organizers of this event.
101 on Flash Builder 4
The Flex framework has been the talk of the town. Flex Builder 3 paved the way for many developers to build cross platform RIA's at a fraction of the cost. This session will take a look at Flash Builder 4, which is the next evolution of Flex Builder 3. We'll explore the Flash Builder development environment while looking at what's new in the Flex 4 framework. Topics covered in this session will be ActionScript 3.0, MXML, creating custom components, skinning components, loading external data, item rendering, and general development workflow. This session is perfect for someone new to Flex development or who has no experience with the Flex 4 framework.
This session is a HANDS-ON session and attendees will be required to provide their own laptop and install a beta copy of Flash Builder 4. Installation instructions will be sent out prior to the conference. Space is limited so this session will require an additional registration. Attendees can register for this session at the MN.swf Camp registration table.
Dustin Tauer, V.P. Training & Development, Easel Solutions
As an Adobe Certified Instructor with Easel Solutions, Dustin Tauer specializes in Flash, Flex and many other related technologies. Dustin works closely with Adobe contributing to curriculum development, writing Flash/Flex certification exam questions, and helping with product marketing. He also is the assistant-manager of the Minneapolis-based MN.swf user group.
Technology Next: How, What, Where, When, Why
Lief will put on his technologist hat and rapidly walk you through the broader technology continuum, point out how these coming technologies will fit into our lives, prognosticate on the adoption curves, and discuss why these technologies will bring value to our lives.
Lief Larson, President, Workface Inc.
Lief Larson is the president of Workface Inc., a Minneapolis-based software company recently featured in Dow Jones MarketWatch, CNN.com, Wall Street Journal, and Finance & Commerce. Larson is a technologist who has over fifteen years experience in human-machine dynamics, including six years in self-service kiosk systems and nine is web-based applications.
Build Applications Faster with SWCs
Use the Flash IDE to effectively manage assets for your Flex projects. We'll start out simple with image management than dive into more advanced implementations with vector art and interactive components. All assets will be build in Flash and pulled into Flex Builder. Both the pro's and con's will be covered. Great for both designers and developers.
Christopher Black, Senior Programmer, Nerdery.
Chris Black is a Senior Developer located in Minneapolis, Minnesota who focuses on ActionScript development with Adobe Flex and AIR. In 2009, he presented at a number of conferences including Flashbelt, Flash on the Beach, MN.swf camp and Minnedemo. He shares solutions, resources and source code on his blog, blackcj.com. Chris has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, and when he’s away from the computer he enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, and tennis.
Optimizing Flex Applications
From a typical web application perspective, we will go over simple, yet effective approach to making your Flex applications as smooth as possible. Key points will be on how to use Object pools / item recycling, how to structure your custom components, and how to approach optimization.
This presentation will be intended for moderate to advanced coders.
Nicholas Bilyk, Flex Consultant
Nick has been programming for the web before there was Google, Yahoo, or even the Hampster Dance. Back around the time of Internet Explorer 3, Nick fell into the world of Flash, and if you count Flex, has never turned back. Currently, Nick is keeping busy with consulting, project work, and a handful of his personal projects, some of which, you can find off his blog at www.nbilyk.com. He is also the manager of the FlashMN (www.flashmn.com) user group.
Red5 Standing By
Red5 is an open source flash server with enough power to blow up the death star. During this session, Tom will demonstrate how Red5 can be used for multiplayer gaming, background processing, and live stream publishing.
Thomas Anderson, Java/Flex Developer, Pearson VUE
Tom has been a full time programmer for 18 years, spending the last 13 years developing web applications. He received his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota-Morris and his Master's degree in Computer Science from the Minnesota State University-Mankato where his primary focus was advanced graphics algorithms including radiosity and real time ray tracing. His other interests include running, martial arts, sailing, scuba diving, and reef aquariums. Tom has been blessed with a fantastic wife and 6 wonderful boys.
Social Gaming using the Facebook Platform
Facebook has completely opened up their platform for budding developers to access it and use it for their applications with an API. This session will go through some of the basic features, applications and code to get you started.
Nate Pacyga, Try Catch Games
Working in Flash since 2003, Nate Pacyga is always searching for new and exciting ways to create games and applications. He has since started Try Catch Games, an indie game company that specializes in games in Flash. He also works with many of the Twin Cities major interactive agencies as a freelance Flash programmer.
Strategic & Memorable Site Branding
More than ever, your Flash sites and your personal brand website are facing greater and greater competition. To get noticed, you will need a strong strategic vision to go beyond the ordinary. This session covers: Differentiating by interface design, Focusing on the message and the mission and Making emotional connections.
Ken Chang, LTU Training Specialist, Life Time Fitness Inc.
Ken Chang is a Flash Developer & Training Specialist at Life Time Fitness. He is best known as the Barron's Challenge Winning Professor, beating both Harvard and Yale with a 48.2% portfolio return.
The Web's Shortest path from A-Z in PHP
Take a deep dive into best practices for bringing PHP data communication to the Flash Player. This advanced user session will explore data synchronization, security, file uploads, batch processing, debugging and your encompassing SOA architecture. We’ll also discuss the latest features and functionality of Zend Amf, and the debugging functionality of Flash Builder 4 workflow with PHP.
Wade Arnold, CEO, T8DESIGN
Wade Arnold is the CEO of T8DESIGN a rich media and application firm located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Arnold is responsible for strategic planning, product development, and creating an exciting and rewarding corporate environment. Arnold has been selected to be a speaker at several national software development and security conferences. Arnold has an active dialog with Adobe and actively participates in prerelease beta development of Flash, Flex, and Air. Arnold is passionately involved in open source flash/flex development and aligns T8DESIGN behind these initiatives. Arnold is the lead developer of AMFPHP and open source implementation of Flash Remoting. Arnold has a degree in Computer Science emphasizing intelligent systems and an MBA from the University of Iowa. T8DESIGN works with hundreds of community banks and medium to enterprise customers including Nike, McDonalds, John Deere, AT&T, Lindsay Corporation, Best Buy, and the Department of Defense.
Flex your mojos, as a build Maven
Using the flex-mojos plugin for Apache Maven, we can easily build an automated system to manage mixed projects, including Java/Flex - from build, testing, and dependency management, to documentation and quality assurance tools.
Scott Langeberg, Owner, Langeberg Consulting, Inc.
Scott is the owner of Langeberg Consulting, and is leading the UI team at IDeaS, inc. to develop their next-generation business intelligence platform.
The X(ml)-Files: Marshalling XML Using Hidden XSD Support in Flex
For a very long time developers have been asking for XML Schema support in Flex. Who knew it was under our noses the entire time! During this session, Jonathan will uncover the secrets of the un-documented XSD support built-in to Flex and show how it can be used to marshall between XML and AS3 without writing a single line of parsing code.
Jonathan Doklovic, Senior Java Guru, Internet Broadcasting
Jonathan Doklovic has been programming since he was 10 years old and has been developing with Flash since it was called Future Splash Animator. He's currently a Senior Java Guru at Internet Broadcasting and is also the owner of Systems Bliss Inc.
Source
Pushin Pixels and Coloring Bits
In this program CT will demonstrate popular algorithms in convolution, histogram correction and transforms, and share their implementations in pixelbender and actionscript.
He will walk through instrumentation, measurement, calculation and Flex to produce precision digital color in popular destination spaces, Tristimulus XYZ, Chromaticity xyY, CIE L*a*b*, and sRGB.
Chi T. Yeung, Flash Developer / Programmer Analyst, Jostens
CT started his color and graphics programming career in the early 90’s. He received his Bachelor of Science in Imaging and Photographic Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. Since then, he has worked on various printing technologies, published in Imaging Science and Technology and accomplished graduate studies in Computer Science at Towson University, Maryland.
Slides
Charting with Flex
This presentation will show flex users how the datavisulazation components were used to create a complex charting application. The application uses weborb, .net, and cache for the data services and a combination of jquery and flex for the front end visualization. During the presentation we will cover how the data is made available and the overall architecture of the flex chart and it's components.
Shishir Ghate
Currently a .NET and Flex developer at ASI Communications. Previous to that he was one of the lead developers for the next generation of Flex based charting for Dow Jones.
Kaushal Amin
Kaushal Amin is Senior Software Engineer for Interactive Data Managed solutions previously Dow Jones Online Financial Solution. He is a seasoned developer with 16 years of experience ranging from C++, Java .Net and high-performance object databases. Since 2007 he lead development team to deliver award winning (2009 SIIA CODiE - Best Solution Integrating Content into Workflow) Flex financial charting product.
Light-weight 3D in ActionScript 3
For years simulating 3D effects in Flash was a major undertaking, requiring complex mathematics and potentially heavy libraries. Upon the release of Flash Player 10, this all changed with impressive new 3D capabilities built right into the player. In this session we will learn the basics of accessing, manipulating and using this awesome new functionality.
Daniel Holth, Universal Mind
Daniel Holth has been a consulting software engineer for Universal Mind since 2007. He specializes in Flash, Flex and the Adobe Integrated Runtime. He graduated from Saint John’s University in Minnesota with a Computer Science major and an Art minor. He started his Flash Platform career as an instructional designer and e-Learning developer at a leading Minnesota insurance company. There he created course design frameworks and learning management systems. His skill at programming dynamic, intellectually and visually stimulating user interfaces makes him a natural fit for Universal Mind.
Flash vs HTML5
Don't worry kids, Flash isn't going anywhere. This session will uncover the realities behind the recent Flash vs HTML5 firestorm, debunk some common myths hyped by both sides of the fence and offer real-world solutions in attempt to promote a more constructive, civilized conversation between our two communities.
Anton Friant
Anton is an interface designer and Flash developer at Martin Williams Advertising and an adjunct professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He also plays in local bands "Man is Doomed" and "Glorious Monster," for which he creates audio/midi-reactive video performance software with Quartz Composer and VDMX.
Preloading and Bootstrapping an ActionScript Project
A good preloader can be tricky, particularly if you want to dynamically load in assets such as movie clips, images or fonts at runtime. We’ll walk through the problems that you can run into and some concrete interfaces and classes for handling effective preloading. We’ll also spend some time discussing lazy-loading in the application.
Ben Dolmar, Senior Programmer, Nerdery
Ben has been actively developing in ActionScript and Flash since about 2002 weathering the transitions from AS1 to AS3. He works for Nerdery Interactive Labs as a Senior Developer where he leads teams of developers on projects ranging in size from a few hundred lines of code to the tens of thousands.