Can’t make it to MAX? Watch the keynotes online!

Posted by Serge Jespers on Sep 26, 2011 in MAX2011 | 1 comment

One week until Adobe MAX 2011! We have some very exciting news to share during the keynotes and like previous years we also have some very well known guests on stage! There really is no substitute for being live at the keynotes in the Nokia Theater but MAXonline is probably the next best thing.

Mister Ryan Stewart and I will be hosting MAXonline again this year and we promise to give you a behind the scenes look at MAX as well as exclusive interviews you won’t see anywhere else!

Watch on your desktop or Flash-enabled mobile device using Adobe’s video streaming technologies including HTTP Dynamic Streaming with Flash Media Server 4.5 and experience Flash Player’s peer-assisted networking technology for media delivery. Or watch it on your Apple iOS device using HLS powered by Adobe Flash Media Server 4.5!

Just make sure you don’t miss it! Register today!

ColdFusion Online Developer Week starts today

Posted by Serge Jespers on Sep 12, 2011 in ColdFusion | Comments Off

UPDATE: If you weren’t able to join the sessions you find the recordings here: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/coldfusion/events.html

You know what? ColdFusion is actually pretty cool and I’ve been using it in various projects over the last couple of years… In fact… I’m using it today for a fun MAX project which you’ll hear more about soon. I’m also not just saying that because Ben “ColdFusion” Forta is my boss ;-) It really is cool but don’t take my word for it… Just join one or all of the ColdFusion Online Developer Week sessions this week and check it out yourself.

All times inUS/ Pacific time. Registration is free but required (the Connect meeting room URL will be emailed to you).

Do not miss the best Adobe MAX ever!

Posted by Serge Jespers on Oct 21, 2010 in MAX2010 | 3 comments

I know… I know… I say this every year… But trust me on this one! If you don’t attend MAX this year you’re going to kick yourself in the head. I’ll even take bets on that! I am 100% sure that you’re going to say “Well, Serge. It looks like you were right” by this time next week!

So what is happening…? Well… Did you really think I was going to tell you everything I know? ;-) I don’t want to spoil the surprises and frankly I don’t even know everything but the things that I do know about are fantastic.

If you’re still on the fence about going to MAX then perhaps this incentive can help. As a extra thank you gift, MAX attendees can save 20% on all your favorite Adobe products, training, and support from October 23, 2010 through November 1, 2010. Eligible products include Adobe Creative Suite, ColdFusion, Flash Builder … and anything else in the Adobe Online Store. More details will be available at MAX.

I’m pretty sure you can tell that I am super excited about MAX this year! Not only will I be co-hosting MAX Online with my colleague and good friend Ryan Stewart but you’ll also see me during both keynotes. Oh dear… Writing that just made me a little nervous actually but I’m sure it’s going to be a lot of fun!

If you can’t make it MAX then make sure you sign up for MAX Online. We’ll be streaming both keynotes live. That said… You should really try to be there in person! Again… Trust me on this one ;-)

Adobe/Intel App Lab: Join us online

Posted by Serge Jespers on Jul 21, 2010 in Events | 5 comments

Adobe and Intel are hosting an event later today in San Francisco around AIR development and distribution. Obviously not all of you live close to the bay area, but the event will be broadcasted live via Connect. You can follow it on http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/applab.

I heard through the grapevine that we may even launch a few new things on Adobe Labs after the event… So join the Connect session and keep an eye on Labs ;-)

I know this event is in the middle of the night for us here in Europe but it will be worth it.

Agenda: ( Time in PST. Check this link for the time in your location. )
5:30 PM – Flash Platform Services Overview (Adobe)
6:00 PM – Intel AppUp Center Business Model and Opportunity (Intel)
7:00 PM – Technical Deep Dive (Adobe)
8:30 PM – Staffed Open Lab (Adobe and Intel)

Stripgenerator: Online cartoon generator

Posted by Serge Jespers on Jul 8, 2010 in Cool stuff, Flash Platform | Comments Off

I absolutely love how you guys keep sending me the coolest links to Flash based apps (Keep ‘em coming!). Stripgenerator is one of those apps.

Stripgenerator (built in Slovenia) just got a fresh new update that adds a bunch of new features, new graphics, and a new interface. The Flash based application is incredibly easy to use. You set up the frames you want to use, drag and drop characters, add items, add the text balloons and you’re done. After you click “Publish” you can easily share your cartoon with your friends and followers.

I built this little cartoon in literally 2 minutes. I know… It’s not very funny and I’m sure you guys will do a much better job at creating a cartoon with Stripgenerator. ;-) Have fun!