Current & Past Events

Here are posts of each topic I’ve given in the past and any CONFIRMED future events.

October 4th – 7th: I Teach "Architectin’ RIA’s w/ PureMVC" @ Adobe Max & FITC Unconference

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TARGET FORMAT (Duration): Conference Presentation (30 Minutes – Wow, Fast!!!)

FITC Unconference at Adobe MAX: Please join FITC on October 4-7 in Los Angeles for Adobe MAX 2009. The Unconference is a free ad-on to MAX and is a way for attendees to convene in a casual setting to share ideas as well as host their own discussion groups.

  • Sponsor Influxis wants to you sit back, relax and enjoy the presentations. So stop by the FITC unconference room and enjoy a free beer on them…that’s right we said it – FREE beer.
  • Anyone with a MAX badge can attend!. Along with some cool FITC presentations, this room also encourages all to join us in open discussions, suggesting topics, creating agendas and participating in engaging Q & A.

TWO TALKS: I’ll be giving a talk on both the The Invisible Instrument project of mine and as well as this talk below too!

AGENDA OF MY TALK: Architect new projects of all sizes in a more scalable and maintainable way with the free & powerful PureMVC Framework. Revisit projects and easily add new features. Collaborate on teams with confidence.

PureMVC is a light framework for creating applications based on the class Model-View-Controller meta design pattern. It has a very narrow goal, to provide design patterns AND development patterns to help you separate your programming into three distinct areas; data, user interface, and the application logic. It is approachable and powerful with minimal tedium and repetition in development. While the examples shown will be specific to Adobe Flex 3 for deployment to the browser, this session is equally relevant for application developers of other technologies including Adobe Flex 3 for Adobe AIR desktop deployment.

AUDIENCE: Intermediate to advanced Adobe Flash CS4 and Adobe Flex 3 developers with equivalent ActionScript 3.0 knowledge. This is not for beginner developers or for designers; its pretty technical. Laptops are not required. Attendees will have another tool in their belt for organizing readable, efficient, maintainable projects. All source code and documentation will be available to attendees.

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October 22nd, 2009 : I will Unveil 'Invisible Instrument' @ Mindshare LA

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TARGET FORMAT (Duration): Rapid Conference Presentation (10 Minutes)

MINDSHARE: I discovered Mindshare and will never be the same. Meeting on the third Thursday of every month you can rebreak your brain – opening up new possibilities. I’m now going to be a featured speaking, October 22nd, 2009.

  • If Noah’s Ark had an open bar, it would be more like Mindshare…
  • If World Leaders held pajama parties, it would be more like Mindshare….
  • If Jamba Juice made smoothies from books, it would be more like Mindshare…

AGENDA OF MY TALK: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without contact from the player. Russian inventor, Professor Léon Theremin, patented it in 1928 before unfortunate dealings with the KGB. Music historians hold the instrument as the birth of electronic music. It continues to be used today – especially in avante-garde rock. In this rapid conference session we’ll look at the mechanics of this important instrument and discuss the ‘Invisible Instrument’ project which I developed which recreates the interactivity of the original instrument online using a webcam and gesture recognition technology. The session will conclude with a live demonstration of the curious virtual instrument.

TAKE-AWAY: Attendees will become familiar with the history and usage of the Theramin musical instrument and inspired by the journey of a small team recreating an old invention with new technology.

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August 2009 : My "Augmented Reality" Article Published on Adobe EDGE!

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DESCRIPTION: I wrote a new article for the latest Adobe EDGE magazine. Augmented reality (AR) is a field of computer science that involves combining the physical world and an interactive, three-dimensional virtual world. Let’s take a look at augmented reality, its current uses, and its future potential. Then we’ll dig in and see how to apply this exciting technology using Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Flash Player 10, and a webcam.

AUDIENCE: Intermediate to advanced Adobe Flash CS3 and Adobe Flex 4 developers or anyone interested in cool new technology.

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RMC Roadshow Brings Flash/Flex PureMVC Training to San Diego, CA – July 15, 2009

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Turn Good Ideas Into Great Projects!

AGENDA: RMC’s principal Samuel Asher Rivello will bring an exclusive night of training to San Diego, California.

Rivello Multimedia Consulting (RMC) focuses on four services for Adobe Flash CS4 and Flex 3; software architecture, consulting, development, and training.

RMC will offer one premium night of training. Send an email to reserve for the night and bring payment to the event with your reservation confirmation.

Countdown: Only Weeks To Go!

Reserve your seats now! (Below)

DATES: 7PM START
**Wednesday July 15th, 2009 (Premium Night)

DURATION:
**Approx. 3.5 – 4 Hours.

PRICE:
**$99 USD Per Person

LOCATION:
**Broadway & 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA (Directions & parking info will be emailed to confirmed attendees)

THANKS
**This session is brought to you with the assistance of Demian Borba of San Diego’s EFM- http://www.efactormedia.com

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 – Premium Night: Intro to PureMVC for Flash & Flex (4 Hours)

Superpower your Flash and Flex Development Skills!

AGENDA: Architect new projects of all sizes in a more scalable and maintainable way with the free & powerful PureMVC Framework. Revisit projects and easily add new features. Collaborate on teams with confidence.

PureMVC is a light framework for creating applications based on the class Model-View-Controller meta design pattern. It has a very narrow goal, to provide design patterns AND development patterns to help you separate your programming into three distinct areas; data, user interface, and the application logic. It is approachable and powerful with minimal tedium and repetition in development. While the examples shown will be specific to Adobe Flex 3 for deployment to the browser, this session is equally relevant for application developers of other technologies including Adobe Flex 3 for Adobe AIR desktop deployment.

AUDIENCE: Intermediate to advanced Adobe Flash CS4 and Adobe Flex 3 developers with equivalent ActionScript 3.0 knowledge. This is not for beginner developers or for designers; its pretty technical. Laptops are not required. Attendees will have another tool in their belt for organizing readable, efficient, maintainable projects. All source code and documentation will be available to attendees.

OUTLINE:

  • Section 1: Background of and Benefits of PureMVC
    • What is a framework?
    • What is PureMVC?
  • Section 2: PureMVC Applied
    • Setting up a new PureMVC project
    • Implementing all features of PureMVC
    • Extending an application with new features
  • Section 3: PureMVC Next Steps
    • PureMVC vs. Other Frameworks
    • 10 Tips for PureMVC
    • What’s next?

RESERVE 1 TICKET PER EMAIL ADDRESS: Seats are first come first serve. Sorry but no refunds available after July 14th.

June 2009 : I'm Published to UK's "Computer Arts Project" Magazine #125

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DESCRIPTION: I wrote a new article for the latest Adobe EDGE magazine. Augmented reality (AR) is a field of computer science that involves combining the physical world and an interactive, three-dimensional virtual world. Let’s take a look at augmented reality, its current uses, and its future potential. Then we’ll dig in and see how to apply this exciting technology using Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, Adobe Flash Player 10, and a webcam.

AUDIENCE: Intermediate to advanced Adobe Flash CS3 and Adobe Flex 4 developers or anyone interested in cool new technology.

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RMC Roadshow Brings Flash/Flex PureMVC Training to Venice, CA – July 1, 2009

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Turn Good Ideas Into Great Projects!

AGENDA: RMC’s principal Samuel Asher Rivello will bring an exclusive night of training to Venice, California.

Rivello Multimedia Consulting (RMC) focuses on four services for Adobe Flash CS4 and Flex 3; software architecture, consulting, development, and training.

RMC will offer one premium night of training. Send an email to reserve for the night and bring payment to the event with your reservation confirmation.

Countdown: Only Weeks To Go!

Reserve your seats now!

DATES: 7PM START
**Wednesday July 1st, 2009 (Premium Night)

DURATION:
**Approx. 3.5 – 4 Hours.

PRICE:
**$99 USD Per Person

LOCATION:
**Venice, Ca, USA (Directions/parking will be emailed to confirmed attendees)

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 – Premium Night: Intro to PureMVC for Flash & Flex (4 Hours)

Superpower your Flash and Flex Development Skills!

AGENDA: Architect new projects of all sizes in a more scalable and maintainable way with the free & powerful PureMVC Framework. Revisit projects and easily add new features. Collaborate on teams with confidence.

PureMVC is a light framework for creating applications based on the class Model-View-Controller meta design pattern. It has a very narrow goal, to provide design patterns AND development patterns to help you separate your programming into three distinct areas; data, user interface, and the application logic. It is approachable and powerful with minimal tedium and repetition in development. While the examples shown will be specific to Adobe Flex 3 for deployment to the browser, this session is equally relevant for application developers of other technologies including Adobe Flex 3 for Adobe AIR desktop deployment.

AUDIENCE: Intermediate to advanced Adobe Flash CS4 and Adobe Flex 3 developers with equivalent ActionScript 3.0 knowledge. This is not for beginner developers or for designers; its pretty technical. Laptops are not required. Attendees will have another tool in their belt for organizing readable, efficient, maintainable projects. All source code and documentation will be available to attendees.

OUTLINE:

  • Section 1: Background of and Benefits of PureMVC
    • What is a framework?
    • What is PureMVC?
  • Section 2: PureMVC Applied
    • Setting up a new PureMVC project
    • Implementing all features of PureMVC
    • Extending an application with new features
  • Section 3: PureMVC Next Steps
    • PureMVC vs. Other Frameworks
    • 10 Tips for PureMVC
    • What’s next?

RESERVE 1 TICKET PER EMAIL ADDRESS: Seats are first come first serve. Sorry but no refunds available after June 9th.

Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4: Feature #6 : New Flash Player 10 Features

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Here a a few links on this new feature in Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4. This feature and 9 others new features are featured in this course Adobe Flex 4 (BETA) – Top 10 Features In Depth. Follow the link to find out more, register for the course, or request the course be available in your area.

  • Vectors
  • Dynamic Sound Generation
  • 3D (Postcards in space)
  • Custom Filters w/ Pixel Bender
  • MORE… http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/features/

Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4: Feature #5 : New IDE Features

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Here a a few links on this new feature in Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4. This feature and 9 others new features are featured in this course Adobe Flex 4 (BETA) – Top 10 Features In Depth. Follow the link to find out more, register for the course, or request the course be available in your area.

  • Package Explorer
  • File Templates
  • Refactoring
    * ‘Move Class’ with updated references
  • Class Code Hints
  • Code Generation
    * GenerateEventHandler
    * Generate Getter/Setter
  • Code Formatting
    * Correct Indentation
  • Intellisense
    *AsDoc Popups
  • Data Wizards
  • New Debugging
    * Breakpoints (only break on 3rd time reached or only break if x=7)
  • Flex Unit Testing
  • More…)
  • Adobe Labs: Flash Builder Spec!
  • Getting started with Spark skins: Transitions | InsideRIA
  • Using Virtualized Layouts and DataGroups in Flex 4 | InsideRIA
  • Effects in Adobe Flex 4 SDK beta – Part 2: Advanced graphical effects | Adobe Developer
  • Flex 4 & Custom Layouts | InsideRIA
  • Edge: February 2009 – The future of Adobe Flex components
  • Enhanced States Syntax – Flex SDK – Confluence

    • Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4: Feature #4 : New CSS & Text Support

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    Here a a few links on this new feature in Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4. This feature and 9 others new features are featured in this course Adobe Flex 4 (BETA) – Top 10 Features In Depth. Follow the link to find out more, register for the course, or request the course be available in your area.

    Great the New Text Layout Flash 10 stuff is in there! What’s more, the CSS finally doesn’t suck in Flex. Woohoo… No more Degrapha crutches needed!

    Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4: Feature #2 : FXG Drawing API

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    TOPIC: Adobe Flex 4 (BETA) – Top 10 Features In Depth

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    Here a a few links on this new feature in Flash Builder 4 / Flex Builder 4. This feature and 9 others new features are featured in this course Adobe Flex 4 (BETA) – Top 10 Features In Depth. Follow the link to find out more, register for the course, or request the course be available in your area.

    FXG means two things that matter in life; you can draw with Flex (well Woop-Dee-Doo…..), and you can import (and export?) graphics with 100% fidelity from Adobe CS4 (insert non-sarcastic noise of excitement!)