AcademyX is pleased to offer a 20 % discount to all LAdobe members. AcademyX is one of California’s most established independently owned computer training centers, having been in business for over ten years and serving over ten thousand students. AcademyX’s corporate office is located in downtown San Francisco, with offices also located in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Sacramento. We are extremely high rated on Google and Yelp with 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. We are Adobe and Microsoft Certified Partners and serve a variety of students from those who want to brush up on Microsoft Office skills, to others who want in depth training on creating and designing a website to learning Social Marketing skills. To take advantage of this distinct discount, please use code LAADUG in your shopping cart upon checkout at the AcademyX website.
AcademyX 20% Discount
“Cyber Monday” Specials: $50 off Adobe Software
With the biggest online shopping day of the year coming up, Adobe has come in with its’ own Cyber Monday special. And it’s even gone the early bird route. Why wait to find a parking spot and just go to the Adobe Store for $50 off any $500 of any and all Adobe products, including all upgrade to current Adobe software you own. Great for a gift or just to treat yourself. Use the Coupon Code SAVE50 to ensure you get this special discount and we’ll see you in those virtual lines this week.
Web Design World in Vegas – $200 discount for LAdobe members
For those interested in taking a pre-Halloween trip to Vegas, Web Design World is happening from October 18-20 in at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino. Featuring some of the top speakers in the Web Design, er, uh, World, this event is going to be a great event to learn about HTML5, Ajax and other facets of web design to improve your toolset. Their mantra is (and always has been) “provide practical, no-fluff, how-to”. It’s all about teaching you what you need today, from a lineup of rock stars in design, UX, content management and more.
The organizers of Web Design World are offering a $200 discount for any package to Web Design World for LAdobe members. Just go here and get signed up between now and September 15th in order to receive the discount.
August 6: Photoshop Cafe hits LA
As many of you know, LAdobe has been fortunate enough to have Colin Smith of Photoshop Cafe grace us with his presence on many occasion. Now for those of you who want an even deeper dive into learning the secrets of Photoshop CS5 can now attend his very first Photoshop Cafe Tour as it hits four cities in August. San Diego, San Francisco, Portland will get stops but LA gets first crack at Colin’s expertise on Friday, August 6th at the LAX Marriott. The session is entitled “Photoshop Secrets for Digital Photographers” and Colin is giving all LAdobe members a 10% discount by using promo code UGPSS10. Come check out Colin live in just a few weeks by registering here.
FITC 15% Discount for Toronto
Now in its 9th year, FITC Toronto (occurring April 25-27) is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the world. With some of the most unique and engaging presenters from around the globe, FITC Toronto is an information blitz of presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, sandwiched between our legendary FITC parties and abundant networking opportunities. Topped off with the FITC Award Show, it’s three days and nights that will leave you inspired,energized and awed.
LAdobe Members get a 15% discount to the event by using the discount code usergroup upon checkout. Hope you can make it up to Canada for the best Flash event of the year!
Pixmac: 5 free photo credits
LAdobe User Group members are eligible for a 5 credit ($5 value) in return for putting a link to the Pixmac website on their personal website. Members will need to make an account on the Pixmac website, visit the Pixmac Buy Credits page, and enter the code ADOBE5BONUS into the “Redeem a promo code” field. 5 credits will be added to any purchase. If they have already registered, members can follow this link instead.
Flash Decomplier and Optimizer: 20% Discounts
Eltima Software is back with new versions of Flash Decomplier, Flash Optimizer and many other Flash related products. Flash Decompiler allows you to drag and drop your .swf files and extract all the graphics, sounds, Actionscripts and more. You can ever export out an .fla file. Excellent for those of you who need to recover work you may have lost or take over a site from another studio and not have the original .fla files. You can get a 20% discount on any of their products by going to their website and using the promotional code: FD-AUG20.
Editors Retreat 2010 Discount
Once again, we’re glad to be able to offer our members a 15% discount to Editors Retreat 2010 which this time takes place from January 13-16 in Miami, FL. Now in its fourth year, the Editors Retreat has become an annual gathering for the post-production elite. Highly experienced editors from the worlds of film, TV and video come together to network, exchange ideas, share tips and of course, have fun! To ensure that only the best of the best attend, participation is subject to an application and screening process. We’ll also be giving away a pass to Editors Retreat at our final meeting of the year on November 19th. So if you really want to go, make sure you attend our November 19th meeting!
MAX One Day Passes Now Available
Adobe has just announced new one-day pricing for those who want to go to the MAX User Conference but can only afford to go for just one day either due to budget or work schedule. One day plans are now available for $599. This includes all keynotes, sessions, meals, and parties happening that day you select. Furthermore, if you go register for MAX’s one day plan with Promo Code DAY941 you’ll save $100 on top of that. You can register for MAX here.
MAX Student Discount: Go to MAX for just $199
Major news for students! Adobe is now offering 80% discounts for the upcoming Adobe MAX conference! That’s right, as long as you’re a student you can go to Adobe’s major blowout of the year for just $199. Or get a day pass for just $99. Kick-start your career and network with leading industry professionals, learn new ways to productively adapt your skills to a changing world and view work by students that are already getting international recognition. If you’re currently at UCLA, USC, FIDM, Otis, Art Center or of course our normal meeting location of the Art Institutes, you now can go to MAX and experience it without having to go bankrupt in the process. Just follow this link to complete the registration process with promo code STU691.















