This Bay Area meetup is for all the Flex, Flash, and AIR junkies working on Flex apps or want to get involved in Flex on the Flash Platform. The idea is to get together, network and share experiences, designs, components, best practices, learn something new and so forth. We have a strong relationship with the Adobe development teams and Evangelists who frequently present at our monthly sessions in San Jose and San Francisco. Website: http://www.silvafug.org Twitter: http://twitter.com/silvafu …

About this Group This group is primarily focused on but not limited to Off-Camera Flash Photography (Strobist).   Who should join this group? How to be a better photographer? practice, practice and practice.  It's what this meetup group was formed for. Want to know how to use off-camera flash? (Off-Camera Flash Photography) Want to be a better strobist on location under different lighting conditions? (Location Photography) Want to CONSISTENTLY produce professional quality photos o …

Craft Flash Mob is a group that connects crafters and DIY enthusiasts in their 20s to mid-30's with peers who like to do the same. This group is loosely based upon the idea of a flash mob, where people show up en masse to a location, participate in some (often unusual) activity, and then disperse. Crafting in coffee shops and cafes is a lot of fun to do with others and might be considered an "unusual activity" by some. So, join this group if you: are in your 20s to mid 30s, have DIY/craft proje …

We explore all aspects of digital SLR photography, from working with great models using natural light, on- and off-camera flash, and studio lights to technical instructions on exposure, color management, and Photoshop. Have you ever been excited by what you see on your camera's LCD just to discover when you get home that your images are drab & lifeless? Or maybe you've mastered your camera with & without flash and you're looking to take your skills to the next level using multiple off-camera fl …

This is a group for anyone that uses, or is considering using Project Sprouts to improve their software development and deployment workflow. Our meetings will generally begin with a quick presentation of Sprouts or a particular aspect of Sprouts, followed by an informal question and answer period from the attendees. Feel free to join whether you're a die hard Flash/Flex/Rubyist or just trying to figure out what all this stuff is... Everyone is welcome!  

BackPorch Writers: come one come all! Looking for serious fiction writers trying to get their stuff published. Join together for support, writing prompts and maybe some flash fiction to stoke the fire of the muse(s) at the Redwood Shores Library's back porch. Venue is outdoors but indoors is a possilbility weather permitting.

Photography is all about capturing lights.  It is interesting to harness natural light, but you can also create your imagination with artificial lighting! This is a group dedicated to flash photography and studies the use of strobes of all types.  We have social events to talk about strobe techniques and group shooting activities since 2009. Come join us for some fun!!!  

… create images with impactScott Robert deadly lighting techniques:Mastering available light, using video light & off camera strobesLecture – Wed, May 25th, 2011, 6:00pm – 10:00pmLive Shoot – Thur,  May 26th, 2011, 4:30pm – 7:30pm Lesson #2Mastering Flash PhotographyOff camera flash techniques, using multiple strobes, light modifiers, gels, etc.Lecture – Wed, June 29th, 2011, 6:00pm – 10:00pmLive Shoot – Thur,  June 30th, 2011, 4:30pm – 7:30pm Lesson#3Studio Lighting- basic set-ups using multip …

The goal of this group is to impart knowledge. In every meeting to cover tips, tricks, powerful features as well as little known tools of the Creative Suite.

This is an ongoing support group for women experiencing menopausal and perimenopause  symptoms. These symptoms include, but are not limited to: night sweats, hot flashes, thickening middle, fuzzy memory, and low libido. This group will also help foster the Wise Woman in each of us. This group will provide emotional support, and suggest some resources. The group leader will facilitate the process of women supporting women through this transition. Guest speakers will attend the group to help membe …

… You’ll see some pretty spiky, edgy, sleek stuff, in costumes that cling and flash like cycling gear/swimsuits, danced to music that's got everything in it but the kitchen sink.) Moreover, for those of you who’ve never given ballet a try, let me say that there are many other worlds that may usher you right in. The sports comparison, for example, isn’t far-fetched; and for sheer athleticism, ballet dancers can take your breath away (it’s no accident that Jerry Rice, the 49ers Hall-of-Fame receiv …

… What flash points (like Occupy Wall Street) might trigger society's next tectonic shift? Come join us to discuss these kind of stimulating questions and let's see where the ideas lead us ...

Who is this group for? This group is for the serious minded committed photographer looking to advance their skill and understanding about photography. The Statement One of the best ways to become a better photographer is to work along side, mentor with, or learn from a professional photographer who is able to identify your personal strengths. "Photographers Working Together" is a club designed to help you grow, become more creative, and develop into the photographer you want to become.   O …

The Creative Suite User Group of San Jose was established to provide professionals in San Jose and surrounding areas a venue for networking and learning about the latest in Adobe Software. Our monthly meetings will feature a prominent guest speaker who will focus on tips/tricks, integration between Adobe apps, and streamlining your workflow for more efficient business practices. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to make our user group the best possible of its kind. We look forward to …

… Possibly a flash light if we do a night run. 7. A check payable to Vik for $50 (haha just joking) 8. Sunglasses, small towel (per personal preference). 9. A good attitude. 10. Recently due to the cold, please bring appropriate attire.   ---   Cost is FREE.99 but donations accepted: Operating this group costs $15/mo; so if you are enjoying this group and are receiving benefits from it (the group was so great that you cancelled your gym membership and just used the group for your fitness needs), p …

Writing alone can be sad and lonely. Let's get together and knock out some flashfiction together. Genre writers welcomed. "Serious" writers also welcomed, but not taken seriously. Boss influences to have: Georges Perec, Kelly Link, Aimee Bender, Franz Kafka, Lois McMaster Bujold, Monique Wittig, Kurt Vonnegut, Augusto Monterroso, Jorge Borges. Boss influences not necessary.