About Chuck Weger and Elara Systems
Elara's founder, Chuck Weger, has been active in computers and computer graphics for over 30 years, having programmed systems from punch card-based IBM mainframes to UNIX workstations to embedded microprocessor controllers. And, of course, Macs and Windows-based PCs.
More than a decade ago, Chuck created a concept he called "preflight" to denote the pre-output analysis process that first became necessary with PostScript workflows. Preflight became standard throughout the industry, and today serves as the basis for several commercial products, not to mention a host of articles, books, and folklore.
Some of the things we’ve done and/or know about:
• Workflow analysis
• Workflow automation
• Media asset management systems
• Specialized systems integration
• Custom publishing systems development
• Custom FileMaker Pro systems
• Custom AppleScript programming
• Custom REALbasic programming
• Digital Video production
The name “Elara” comes from a small moon orbiting Jupiter. The moon was discovered in 1905 by astronomer Charles Perrine who, like Chuck, was born in Ohio. Now you know.
Projects and Services
Client: Computer Vendor
Project: Series of white papers teaching best practices for publishing workflows in Mac OS X
Client: Direct Mail Marketer
Project: Automation of photo studio and prepress
Client: Software Publisher
Project: Write scripts that automated their page layout automation, for inclusion on product CDs
Client: International Printer
Project: Train staff in AppleScript tools and workflow automation
Client: Trade Show
Project: Create a wall of iMacs showing custom video presentations, in sync
Client: Government Agency
Project: Replace antiquated high-end publishing systems with Macintoshes, design and install workflow automation software
Client: Patent Law Firm
Project: Act as consultant in patent case involving publishing techologies
Contact us for further information and/or references on these projects and more.
