Special Interest Groups (also known as “SIGs”) are groups within CapMac geared towards providing learning experiences in small groups for personalized assistance and friendly collaboration.

CapMac offers Special Interest Groups in a variety of areas, and encourages you to participate! There are currently nine SIGs which you can attend. You can view all CapMac events this month (including SIG meetings) on our iCalendar.

In addition, if you are interested in assembling and leading a special interest group devoted to a specific topic you don’t see included here, we are eager to help you! Contact any CapMac officer for details.

Advanced Photography SIG Description:    The CapMac Advanced Photography SIG takes your digital lifestyle to the next level. Led by Mac expert and photographer Alex Suarez the SIG hosts renown experts speaking on fascinating topics. Come join the next SIG meeting to step up your expertise and rub elbows with the Austin photographic community. Next Meeting: Thursday, July 22, 6:30-8:30 PM at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection – Parish Hall Meeting Topic: Lighting Basics SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

FileMaker Fundamentals SIG Description:    The FileMaker Fundamentals SIG is for anyone who has ever wanted to create their own FileMaker databases but didn’t know how. This SIG concentrates on the basics of building FileMaker Pro databases from a beginner to intermediate level while providing veterans a handy review on the fundamentals of design. Next Meeting: Saturday, August 21, 1-3 PM at Old Quarry Branch Library Meeting Topic: TBA SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

FileMaker Pro SIG Description:    The FileMaker Pro SIG is a cross-platform group interested in sharing knowledge, development ideas and experiences and learning more about FileMaker Pro and all the ways it can be used. They welcome everyone from new users to experienced developers. Next Meeting: Monday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 PM at Mr. Tramps Sports Pub and Cafe Meeting Topic: FileMaker Calendaring Techniques – How to build calendars inside FileMaker, Part 2    Note New Location SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Final Cut SIG Blog

Final Cut SIG Description:    This SIG is for those who want to learn to use Final Cut Pro, Apple’s world-class video editing application. Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 27, 7-9 PM at ChannelAustin – main conference room Meeting Topic: Final Cut Express 4.0 The Basics SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

iPhone SIG Blog

iPhone SIG Description:    Got a new new iPhone? Thinking of buying one? Seasoned power-user? No matter what your level of expereince – you’ll find lots of new iPhone tips, tricks, and fun at the CapMac iPhone SIG. Every month we’ll explore new iPhone applications, hints and so your iPhone or iPod Touch can help become more productive, and have fun too. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 19, 7-9 PM at IHOP Meeting Topic: iPhone & iPad tools, tips, and tricks. SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

New to Mac SIG Blog

New to Mac SIG Description:    New To Mac SIG is for anyone who is new to the Mac or new to computers. Nancy Gravley, who leads the group has several years experience working with beginners and she writes an Internet column for beginners for The Mac Observer and has her own book for beginners, Computing with Bifocals Next Meeting: Saturday, August 14, 2-4 PM at Little Walnut Creek Branch Library Meeting Topic: Tips and Hints for Beginners     Our little orphan group is meeting this month at a library. It is on bus routes 1L & 1M, 101, 142, 325 SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Office Tools SIG Description:    The Office Tools SIG was created to assist folks learn the fundamental techniques of working with the software tools used in most corporate offices – Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Word and Excel skills are required by many employers. Session topics are suggested by members of the group and are often based on real world situations. Next Meeting: Saturday, August 7, 1-3 PM at Old Quarry Branch Library Meeting Topic: Word Letter Templates     No meeting in July because of July 4th holiday. SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Publishing and Design SIG Description:    The Publishing and Design SIG SIG focuses on desktop publishing skills using various applications designed for desktop publishing such as InDesign and Pages. Participants experiment with new ways to save time while achieving professional results. Group leader Jim Ryan is the editor of the CapMac newsletter in addition to having extensive experience in other publishing endeavors, and in web design. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 12, 7-9 PM at Marie Callender’s Restaurant Meeting Topic: Creating a Blog in Freeway     Note the new location SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required

Server Administration SIG Description:     Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 20, 7-9 PM at Mangia Pizza – Guadalupe Meeting Topic: DNS fundamentals    This month we will build on a solid foundation for server configuration: Domain Name Services. We will explore the importance of DNS for OS X Server, as well as cover some basic commandline tools for troubleshooting DNS on OS X. There is plenty of free parking in the parking garage at the back of the restaurant. If you are serious about servers, come and join us. SIG Leader: email hidden; JavaScript is required