Corel Draw SIG
Leader: Roger Carlyle
CorelDraw is a very powerful graphics design/desktop publishing
program than can be used by both the professional graphic designers
and the home PC novice alike. It can be used to design posters,
newsletters, business cards, stationary, photo album pages, calendars
-- just to mention a few. The first 30-60 minutes of each SIG
meeting are devoted to learning the basic tools of CorelDraw.
The second half of each SIG is devoted to a specific graphic design
function. All meetings are held in the computer lab to provide
hands-on realism for the participant. This SIG is for INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
CorelDRAW users. Students must attend at least three "Intro
to CorelDRAW" workshops before signing up for the CorelDRAW
SIG. It is highly recommended that Students in this SIG have CorelDRAW
on their home or office PC.
The Corel Draw SIG created the interesting
background on this page.
Digital Camera
Club SIG
Leader: Robert Cook
I'd like to welcome all members of the CCCC to come to our digital
camera club. It's an informal get-together for those who like
photography and want to improve their techniques. I can hear it
now, someone saying, "I don't know enough about cameras to
understand what they're talking about!" Then rest assured,
that's what this club is all about: asking questions, sharing
ideas, and learning to get above the picture-taker level, and
enjoying the hobby of photography.
Check the Calendar of Events for meeting
days and times. And to add spice, you can bring a picture to compete
with photos brought by other members. You can bring any picture
to be critiqued, if you can't figure out why it didn't turn out
right.
We're all still learning, so come to the meeting.
Digital Scrapbooking
SIG
Leader: Marty Ducote
Digital Scrapbooking SIG's Webpage
Are you interested in scrapbooking? Whether you want to use your
computer to assist you in creating scrapbook pages, or use your
computer to create all-digital scrapbooks, we can help with ideas
and techniques. Our very active special interest group has monthly
meetings and an active mailing list. If you're interested, come
to one of our SIG meetings — we usually meet on the third
Saturday of each month.
Digital Video
SIG
Leader: Walter Scott, Karen Morton
Digital Video SIG's Website: http://smengineers.net/sig/sig.html
Are you interested in digital video? Do you want to make your
own DVDs and VCDs, or learn how to edit your video on your computer?
Trying to decide which camcorder is best? Would you like to learn
more about different camera shots? Or how to light your video?
Do you have old VHS tapes you'd like to convert to DVD? Each month
we will discuss a different aspect of video on your computer.
If you are interested in any aspect of video, this SIG is for
you! We will cover a different topic each month, and also have
an open question and answer session.
Genealogy with
Family Tree Maker
Leader: Howard Merrill
Interested in Genealogy? Family Tree Maker is one of the most
popular software packages for storing that mountain of genealogy
data you collect. Meet with other users to brainstorm and learn
some tips and tricks for making the most of Family Tree Maker,
and to have all your questions about Family Tree Maker answered.
For beginners through advanced computer users.
Hardware Repair
SIG
Leaders: Ed Walker and Russ Williams
The Repair SIG is designed to demonstrate hardware analysis
and testing through working with available systems. In addition,
members are allowed to bring their personal systems for help in
installing new hardware. If your system needs repair work, you
may obtain permission from the instructor (prior to the SIG workshop)
to bring a system for diagnosis. All efforts in the SIG workshop
are shared for education. We do not accept liability for any system
brought to the SIG workshop.
SIG Leader: Ed Walker
Linux Software
SIG
Leaders: Ed Richards, Joe Zachary & Will Hill
Linux SIG's Webpage and Linux SIG's Wiki
Linux is a free operating system, licensed under the GNU Public
License. It is becoming increasingly popular both with businesses
and home users. The source code is freely available to anyone
who wants. If you want to find out more about installing and using
Linux, this SIG is for you. Everyone is welcome, from beginners
to advanced users, although beginners to computing may be somewhat
overwhelmed. This SIG is conducted in conjunction with the Baton
Rouge Linux Users Group.
Open Source
SIG
Leaders: Ron Spruell/Cal
Esneault
This SIG is focused on Open Source Applications which are cross-platform,
that is they run on most operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux,
BSD). Each month, one or more programs will be discussed at an
introductory level to encourage members to evaluate useful programs
which can be downloaded at no cost. Depending upon SIG interest,
a wide variety of application types will be covered (office programs,
photo-editing, sound conversion, graphics programs, etc.).
Paint Shop Pro
SIG
Leaders: Catherine Lorio and Debra Jones
This SIG is designed mostly for intermediate users. Once
or twice a year we will have a beginners class.
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