Ninth Annual San Francisco Cleantech Forum Opens March 14th, Exploring How Data and Information Technology will Drive the Future Cleantech Economy

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011

The ninth annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco, hosted by Cleantech Group, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 14-16, 2011. The longest-running and largest annual assembly of global leaders of the clean technology sector, Cleantech Forum San Francisco will unite corporate executives, investors, startups and policy makers to explore the expanding opportunities and critical challenges at the nexus of cleantech and information technology (IT). More than 700 clean technology leaders from over twenty-five countries and thirty-five states have already registered to attend the forum.

As the industrys most recognized clean technology gathering, Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship event produced by Cleantech Group, the leading global provider of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on clean technology. The focus of this years Cleantech Forum San Francisco is From Data to Impact: How Technology will Drive the Cleantech Economy. Featuring more than 50 distinguished speakers, including keynotes from Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the DOEs Loan Programs Office, John Denniston of KPCB, Pioneer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the forum will convene the industries top executives for a series of dynamic discussions on how the adoption of data and measurement technologies will provide the foundation for substantial growth and investment opportunities throughout the cleantech sector.

Cleantech Group has closely followed the cleantech investment landscape for the past decade and has continues to expand the depth and breadth of our Analyst expertise. We feel quite uniquely positioned to provide insights on the convergence of IT and clean technology, said Sheeraz Haji, CEO, Cleantech Group. Cleantech Forum San Francisco highlights tomorrows investment strategies as the ability to collect, communicate and analyze vast new streams of data present both challenges and opportunities that impact cleantech deployments.

Over the course of three days, attendees at Cleantech Forum San Francisco will attend interactive panel discussions and CEO presentations, participate in roundtable industry breakout sessions and network with hundreds of industry influencers. The Cleantech Forum also will offer the following unique exhibits and insights opportunities:

Reallusion Brings the Future of Animation to New York Comic Con, Booth #329, Oct. 13-16

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 14, 2011

Reallusion, the 2D and 3D animation experts, today unveils iClone5, a new movement in 3D real-time animation powering previz and production with ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Centrals The Daily Show, indie animators and educators worldwide. See the revolutionary software in action at New York Comic Con, Oct. 13-16, Javits Center, Booth #329.

iClone5 presents breakthrough motion-building technology with multiple motion capture, editing and blending features. Microsoft Kinect for production of real-time motion-capture animation has arrived. iClone5 is the first commercial animation tool to provide revolutionary support for the Kinect device enabling users to create custom motion from their home, office or studio.

RAVES:

In the fast-paced, 'get it to air now,' world of broadcast, you need a tool that is intuitive and has a very shallow learning curve. A very simple suite of tools that gets you there with a library of editable assets ready to go. iClone5 and Reallusion are a new staple in the broadcast animators toolbox.

--Vic Fina II, Graphic Animator/Designer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

The dynamics, the environments, and the fact you can isolate any one element and composite it in another package gives the power of an entire effects studio at the hands of one artist. When I look back on the The Last Starfighter which was the first space movie to do entire CG exteriors, the computer that was used cost 8 million dollars. I bet you could do every fx shot with a $ 1500 computer and a copy of iClone.

--Jesse Griffith, Graphics Artist/Animator, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Official iClone5 launch trailer:

http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/default.aspx

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Learn to Create Web Content of the Future Using Adobe CS5.5 With Home Learning College

(PRWEB UK) 17 October 2011

From October 2011, every student enrolling on a Dreamweaver or Flash course with Home Learning College will receive a copy of Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium (CS5.5), the latest web development software package from Adobe*. Reflecting changing trends in internet consumption, CS5.5 includes new features designed to support content creation and publication for a range of high tech mobile devices including ebooks, tablets and mobile phones.

Home Learning College offers courses in Dreamweaver and Flash two key components of CS5.5 Web Premium which provide a comprehensive introduction to the main functions of these highly popular creative tools. Designed for complete beginners and those with existing web development skills, the courses teach students to get the most from these powerful applications. Because all Home Learning College courses are delivered by distance learning, individuals progress at their own pace and study can be combined with existing work, family and social commitments.

CS5.5 represents a significant evolution from earlier versions and responds to shifting consumer demands and the needs of industry professionals. The updated version of web development application Dreamweaver includes a preview screen where multiple content versions can be viewed simultaneously, allowing content producers to assess how pages will appear on different devices.

Dreamweaver CS5.5 also includes support for CSS3, the latest WebKit engine updates and HTML5. PhoneGap integration allows the easy creation of content for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android apps, while jQuery support makes it simple to create web applications for mobile and desktop technologies.

Flash Professional CS5.5 is a highly popular authoring environment for producing interactive content. The software allows developers to create consistently engaging environments across multiple platforms such as desktops, tablets, smart phones and televisions. This latest version features new sharing functionality across documents and devices, content scaling which allows media to be re-sized for any screen size or resolution, enhanced layer control and new tooling options.

The use of smart phones, tablets and other internet-enabled devices has exploded in the past 12 months, says Dave Snow, Academic Director at Home Learning College. Modern web developers must ensure content can be accessed as easily and effectively through these channels as via a PC or Mac computer. The ability to use Dreamweaver and Flash is a necessity for anyone wishing to develop a successful career in web development, and CS5.5 represents a welcome update to this enduringly popular software package. This is why we have invested in ensuring our students receive the very latest software, while many other training providers continue to provider earlier versions.

Our Dreamweaver and Flash distance learning courses come with expert tutorial support and access to our online Virtual Learning Community. This means that students can access all the guidance and assistance they need to become proficient web development professionals.

For more information on Home Learning Colleges Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash courses visit http://www.homelearningcollege.com/Courses/Internet-And-Web-Design.

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All Home Learning College courses lead to professional CV-enhancing, employer recognised qualifications, including AAT, Sage, CompTIA, Microsoft, ICB and CIW. Subjects covered include book-keeping, accounting, IT and computing, web design and many more.

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