NCMUG News

Macworld 2012 wrap up. Macworld senior editor Chris Breen will visit NCMUG to talk about the doings at Macworld Expo as well as all things Apple. In addition to his Macworld work, Breen is the author of The iPhone Pocket Guide, 6th edition (Peachpit Press) and a popular instructor for Lynda.com (Lion Essential Training, iPad Tips & Tricks, Screenscasting for the Mac).

NCMUG member, event photographer, & multimedia producer John Hershey will present Essential Digital Camera Skills. Learn how to turn off the auto setting and take control of your point-n-shoot camera to create the images you see in your mind. Topics include Discovering your Photographer's Eye, Exploring the Exposure Triangle, and Post Production Pixel-Pushing. It's not about the Camera, it's about Inspiration and Vision.

Flexibits creates apps that are enjoyable and flexible. By flexible, we mean making your Mac better, making your life better, and removing frustration. Michael Simmons, co-founder of Flexibits will present Fantastical for Mac: the best way to manage, view, and add events to all of your calendars.

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.